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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF is committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does UNICEF's global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities
Disability-inclusive education consultant
Location
United States
Posted
100 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
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Job Description
Disability-inclusive education consultant
AGORA
Role Description This consultancy will provide dedicated technical and coordination capacity to support the secretariat as it moves into active implementation. Working under the supervision of the Education Specialist (Disability Inclusion) and in close collaboration with Leadership Council founding partners, the consultant will support operationalization of the Secretariat through: - Coordination of Leadership Council activities and partnerships. - Development of key technical and advocacy products. In addition, the consultancy will support: - Finalization of the Inclusive Education Toolkit, including completion and refinement of its core components to prepare them for clearance and dissemination. - Technical advisory to certain UNICEF country offices, upon request and as agreed with the supervisor. Qualifications - Advanced degree in relevant field, preferably inclusive or special education, international education, human development or social sciences, economics. - At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of international disability-inclusive education. - Demonstrated experience drafting high-quality technical, policy, and advocacy documents for diverse audiences. - Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, including governments, international organizations, and civil society actors. - Demonstrated experience in program management and reporting. - Experience engaging with government counterparts and senior-level stakeholders in international policy processes. Requirements - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable outputs. - Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills in multi-partner environments. - Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while meeting established deadlines. - High level of autonomy and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. - Proficiency in developing high-quality presentations and written materials (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Benefits - Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. - Attractive compensation and benefits package.
Job Requirements
- Advanced degree in relevant field, preferably inclusive or special education, international education, human development or social sciences, economics.
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of international disability-inclusive education.
- Demonstrated experience drafting high-quality technical, policy, and advocacy documents for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, including governments, international organizations, and civil society actors.
- Demonstrated experience in program management and reporting.
- Experience engaging with government counterparts and senior-level stakeholders in international policy processes.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable outputs.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills in multi-partner environments.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
- High level of autonomy and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in developing high-quality presentations and written materials (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Benefits
- Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Attractive compensation and benefits package.
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