• Application Deadline: Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Disability Inclusion Consultant



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Yobe




• City Abeokuta




• Job Field Consultancy 
  
  

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