Disability Rights Contractor

Consultant Human Rights

Overview

Analyze and improve communication materials for disability inclusion.

You have:

• First level degree in Communications, journalism, public relations, writing or similar degree required.
• Expertise in disability rights, human rights communication, or social inclusion required.
• Strong understanding of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and UN Disability-Inclusive Communications Guidelines desirable.
• Experience working with the UN or similar international organization desirable.
• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of another UN language an asset.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively and deliver high-quality evaluations within tight timelines required.

Contract

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Result of Service

1. Review and analyse 40 OHCHR communication materials (20 disability-specific and 20 mainstream communications) across various formats, as well as review material produced over a three-month time frame. Formats include: - Written statements and communications - Videos - Social media posts (across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Web stories 2. Evaluate these materials against the following criteria from the UN Disability-Inclusive Communications Guideline: - Use of person-first language and avoidance of ableist terms. - Accurate and respectful representation of persons with disabilities. - Inclusion of intersectionality (gender, race, age, and other identities). - Adherence to accessibility standards (e.g., captions, audio descriptions, sign language interpretation). - Portrayal of empowerment vs. victimhood in storytelling. 3. Engage with relevant OHCHR personnel, including the communications team and disability focal points, to gather context on the target audience and purpose of the communications. 4. Identify gaps and areas for improvement based on best practices outlined in the UN Disability-Inclusive Communications Guidelines. 5. Provide recommendations for each communication piece, offering specific steps to bring the material into alignment with disability-inclusive standards. 6. Deliver a final report summarizing key findings, evaluations, and overarching recommendations for OHCHR’s communications strategy.

Work Location

home based

Expected duration

two weeks

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of 40 communication products. - Evaluate the materials based on the UN Disability-Inclusive Communications Guidelines and other relevant standards. - Provide actionable recommendations to align OHCHR’s communications with disability-inclusive practices, ensuring compliance with Indicator 15 of the UNDIS Accountability Framework.

Qualifications/special skills

First level degree in Communications, journalism, public relations, writing or similar degree required. Expertise in disability rights, human rights communication, or social inclusion required. Strong understanding of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and UN DisabilityInclusive Communications Guidelines desirable. Experience working with the UN or similar international organization desirable. Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectivels and deliver high-quality evaluations within tight timelines requried.

Languages

Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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