Disability Specialist - Part-time (Home-based)

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Office/Unit/Project Description 

The Technical Secretariat of UNPRPD MPTF is based in the UNDP Governance team in the Bureau of Policy and Programme Support.  The UNPRPD Technical Secretariat operates in accordance with the UNPRPD Strategic Operational Framework 2020–2025 and agreed annual work plan developed following strategic direction from the Policy Board and upon approval by the Management Committee. 

With over 40 active programmes yearly the UNPRPD FUND is working towards improving the way in which programmes are designed and results monitored and captured in line with its new logframe. 

While the UNPRPD operates worldwide, the Indo Pacific has been an area of significant investment. The Fund has worked in 15 countries in the Asia Pacific both through country and multicounty programs in the Pacific Islands. In 2023 the Fund will launch 10 new programmes in the Pacific Islands in addition to the ongoing programmes is Fiji and Cook Islands.

Tailored capacity to support countries is required to ensure programmes comply with quality assurance standards alongside with ensuring alignment with regional strategies and priorities.

Given the need for online meetings with multiple stakeholders in the region, working during Australia/New Zealand/ Fiji time zone is required. Regular coordination and communication with the New York Technical Secretariat are also required.

 Scope of Work 

1. Ensure effective programme management and coordination 

• Lead overall coordination of multi country programme in the region
• Act as regional focal point and main partners interface for UNPRPD in the Pacific
• Advise Resident Coordinator Offices (RCOs), Multi Country Offices (MCOs) and implementing agencies in coordination activities, including monitoring and reporting
• Lead and support implementation of  project activities in countries with no partner agency presence, in coordination with other UN agencies and Organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs)
• Report to UNPRPD Teachnical Secratatriate (TS )on progress and challenges
• A point on face to face support to implement project activities in countries with no partner agency presence, in coordination with other UN agencies and OPDs.
• Additionally, review training materials and work with PRPD and country focal points to adapt to the local context.

  2. Ensure provision of top quality technical guidance 

  • Advising countries to carry out Situational Analysis.
  • Oversee Situational Analysis process ensuring high quality data gathering
  • Advise to update of Situational Analysis guidance 
  • Deliver online webinars for programme teams
  • Provide tailored assistance to country teams
  • Review and suggest revision to situational analysis drafts
  • Develop regional analysis and thematic analysis based on findings of reports
  • Draft country briefs and validate with countries
  • Facilitate countries in carrying out multi stakeholder trainings and review training materials and ensure they are tailored to countries.
  • Develop report on multi stakeholder training
  • Support design and validation of joint programmes

    3. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and engagements 

    • Engage with PDF and regional partners ensuring their meaningful participation in the programme
    • Monitor and report on main donors priorities in the region and ensure UNPRPD alignment with regional strategies
    • Participating and supporting the regional steering committee and coordination groups at country level.
    • Support multistakeholder processes and identify opportunities of collaboration

      4. Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management. 

      • Develop regional briefs based on situational analyses carried out in 12 Pacific Islands
      • Identify opportunities for cross country exchanges in the region with multiple stakeholders including UN system, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and Governments.
      • Establish knowledge exchange mechanisms including systematization of knowledge products resulting from the Fund’s support and facilitation of learning sessions among programme implementers 

        The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. 

        Institutional Arrangement

        The will be reporting to the programme coordinator and work closely with TS team as needed.

        Competencies Core   Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact  Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems  Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands  Act with Determination:  LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

        Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

        Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction & Strategy Effective Decision Making Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with authority, area of expertise and resources Business Direction and Strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Business Development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

        Business Management

        Monitoring

        Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

        Business Management Evaluation Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks

        2030 Agenda Peace

        Governance People with Disability

        Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA

        Min. Education requirements   

        • Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in International Development Studies, Health, Social Sciences, Programme Evaluation, or related field is required. Or
        • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

          Min. years of relevant work experience 

          • Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree)  of progressively responsible experience working on programme coordination on disability inclusion. 

            Required skills  

            • Experiece and solid technical understanding of the Conference of State Parties (CRPD).
            • Proven research experience and analytical capability on system and policy changes around disability inclusion.
            • Experience and solid understanding of the movement of persons with disbailities and experience in engaging with OPDs.

              Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section 

              • Demonstrated experience in managing pooled Funds mechanisms and multi stakeholder partnerships.
              • Experience in programme design and implementation to advance disability inclusion in developing and humanitarian countries.

                Required Language(s)   

                • Fluency in English is required.
                • Working knowledge of  another UN language is desired.

                  Travel: 

                  UNPRPD will cover costs of travel to duty station when needed and missions.

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