Disability Inclusion Consultant at Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO)

Duration: 3 Months
Type: Short-Term Consultancy

Scope of Work:

The consultant will:

• Revise and update existing disability inclusion recommendations.
• Assess WFP’s current internal capacity to deliver disability-inclusive programming.
• Draft actionable Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Community Engagement Action Plan tailored to:
  • General Food Distribution (GFD)
  • Nutrition
  • Livelihoods
  • Gender
  • SCOPE/IT
  • Supply Chain
  • Partnerships
  • Research, Monitoring & Accountability
• Recommend improvements for physical and digital accessibility (e.g., distribution points, helpdesks, information channels).
• Design inclusive engagement and communication strategies for PLWDs and their representative organizations.
• Promote disability awareness and sensitivity across SHO/WFP staff and stakeholders.
• Develop training materials to support inclusion awareness and implementation.

Stakeholder Analysis:

• Identify and analyze key stakeholders, e.g., Chairpersons of PLWD associations.
• Assess their influence, interests, and roles in advancing disability inclusion.

Methodology:

• Field data collection focusing on persons with disabilities.
• Interviews and consultations with WFP Unit Heads and relevant Country Office staff.
• Engagement with CPs and implementing partners.
• Participatory design with community members and disability-focused groups.

Risk Assessment:

• Identify potential risks such as lack of engagement, resource limitations, or institutional resistance.
• Propose practical mitigation strategies to ensure successful development and adoption of the action plan.

Timeline of Deliverables:

• Provide a structured timeline from October to December 2024, including milestones such as:
  • Inception and stakeholder consultation
  • Drafting of plans
  • Feedback integration
  • Finalization and validation workshop (early December)

Coordination and Communication:

• Define roles and responsibilities among WFP, SHO, and key stakeholders.
• Establish clear communication channels and reporting timelines.
• Recommend frequency of coordination meetings and validation checkpoints.

Expected Deliverables:

• Comprehensive Disability Inclusion Action Plan
• Community Engagement Action Plan targeting PLWDs
• Stakeholder and Risk Analysis Report
• Implementation strategy document
• Training and sensitization materials
• Final validation workshop and presentation to stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Disability Studies, Public Health, Human Rights, Development Studies, Social Work, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in disability inclusion within humanitarian/development programs
• In-depth knowledge of CRPD, disability mainstreaming, and social inclusion standards
• Familiarity with WFP or UN systems preferred
• Strong community engagement and participatory research skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing abilities
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an added advantage