Disability inclusion assessment and operationalization

Project Context and Scope
IOM works to strengthen the protection environment in Tunisia, supporting both People on the move as well as hosting communities. Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator, direct supervision of Protection officer, and in close coordination with the Senior Protection Mainstreaming Assistant, the Disability Inclusion Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Protection Unit’s disability inclusion efforts.

In recent years, IOM Tunisia’s protection portfolio has expanded to encompass activities such as protection case management, gender-based violence prevention, legal aid and assistance, as well as protection analysis. Additionally, the Protection Unit seeks to actively promote protection mainstreaming by providing capacity-building and training sessions, while ensuring close coordination with other units and divisions across the mission to enhance protection outcomes for vulnerable migrants and host communities. 

The consultant must have a great knowledge and understanding of the diversity of persons with disability, whom vulnerability could increase depending the context, gender, age and other criteria. He/her should apply a twin-track approach to consultation: consulting with persons with disabilities and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) about disability-specific issues, as well as mainstream issues which may affect persons with disability directly and indirectly.
  Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
PROTECTION UNIT Tasks to be performed under this contract
  1. First deliverable – Produce a comprehensive analysis of gaps, challenges, and needs. This will include an evaluation of the accessibility of IOM-supported facilities and services (shelters, offices, hotels). Identify training needs on disability inclusion 
   2. Second deliverable – Based on the first deliverable, Develop a strategic Work Plan to guide disability inclusion within IOM Tunisia’s operations, in particular protection and assistance programming. It will be drafted in English and include specific and actionable recommendations and a timeline. Review and update the Protection Unit’s tools, SOPs, and methodologies to ensure disability inclusion is effectively mainstreamed throughout project implementation and monitoring and evaluation. Train key staff in Tunis, Sfax and Zarzis on disability inclusion.
  3. Final deliverable – Finalize the strategic workplan and tools based on comments received. Compile a detailed final report summarizing key findings, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations to support sustainable disability inclusion within IOM Tunisia.   Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• One workplan and specific tools developed on disability inclusion for IOM Tunisia 
• One assessment of IOM Tunisia’s service accessibility 
• One training curricula on disability inclusion for IOM Tunisia 
• Capacity building sessions facilitated on disability inclusion for staff in Tunis, Sfax and Zarzis and main partners Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 7 years of relevant professional experience; or 
  • • High School diploma with nine years of relevant professional experience Experience
    • The consultant must have a great knowledge and understanding of the diversity of persons with disability, whom vulnerability could increase depending the context, gender, age and other criteria. He/her should apply a twintrack approach to consultation: consulting with persons with disabilities and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) about disability-specific issues, as well as mainstream issues which may affect persons with disability directly and indirectly. Skills
      • Strong communication skills are essential Languages

        English, French and Arabic

        IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Travel required
        • Yes Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
        • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
      • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
    • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.