As part of the UNPRPD-project, OHCHR’ Human Rights and Disability Unit will be developing Disability Support and Care Systems: Country Assessment Tool. The Country Assessment has the following sections which are included with an estimate of words per section: 1. Introduction (2800 words) 2. Conceptual framework of care and support systems (1000 words) 3. Country readiness areas to monitor CRPD compliant disability support and care systems 4. Annexes: Checklists Working closely with staff in the Human Rights and Disability Unit, the consultant will be in charge of drafting the Country Assessment tool. Tasks include: • Drafting of the Disability Support and Care Systems: Country Assessment Tool. • Testing the County Assessment Tool • Organize a Consultation for the Country Assessment Tool and implementing lessons learned to the publication. • Peer review of the Country Assessment Tool. • Review final products for publication. The consultant will use OHCHR reports in the subject matter as well as other relevant sources to develop this tool.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Law or other disciplines related to Public Policy Experience in research, drafting of documents, and legal analysis on disability rights is required. Experience with disability inclusive care and support systems is required.

Languages

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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