Disability Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The Child Protection Programme, guided by the National Action Plan for Children III (2016-2020) is largely coordinated through the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Judicial Service Commission. UNICEF continues to act as a funding manager for the multi-donor pooled fund CPF II which is meant to finance the implementation of the NAP III. UNICEF closely coordinates with sector ministries, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and development partners at national and subnational level for different activities to implement child protection services, including mainstreaming disability UNICEF work. The Child Protection Section is therefore looking to hire a AN International UNV for 10 months to perform various disability related tasks and Child Protection Section’s daily activities.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, and in close collaboration with all sections the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist with the coordination with other Section Teams, UNICEF's strategic and technical inputs in the implementation of the Country Office Disability Strategy. • Support the government of Zimbabwe to improve disability inclusion policy planning and imple-mentation and provide technical support to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social De-velopment (MoPSLSD) to implement the National Disability Policy and adoption of the Persons with Disability Bill for disability inclusion. • Assist with the provision of technical assistance in all operational aspects of UNICEF-supported Disability Inclusion Programmes and ensure effective collaboration and leadership with/of MoPSLSD, efficient programme management as well as regular monitoring and evaluation activi-ties. • Identify opportunities for development of research and lessons learned • Policy advocacy for disability rights by participating in relevant forums, conferences and train-ings • Support to monitoring progress and formulation of strategies towards inclusion • Assessment of the country's policies and their impact on people with disabilities. • Contribute towards capacity building support to Government agencies in project formulation, im-plementation, monitoring and evaluation related to disability • Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Chief of Child Protection

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams.

understanding of disability, including social assistance and social care, both as theoreti-cal concepts and in practice

General Information: Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. It is the seat of Government, the industrial hub and commercial centre for Zimbabwe. Harare is a cosmopolitan town full of culture and history. It has over a million residents and a large UN agency presence. It has a range of dining and entertainment facilities and is directly connected by air to Kenya, South Africa, Zambia and other neighboring countries as well as being served by Emirates airlines. Zimbabwe has one of the most favorable climates in the world with beautiful vegetation. Harare overflows with lush gardens. Victoria Falls, one of the world’s biggest and most spectacular waterfalls, is in the country’s northwest. The country has numerous beautiful nature sites and is famous for its many game reserves within easy commuting distance.

Security: The Security Level in Harare is classified as Low (Level 2) as per the UN security management system in Zimbabwe. There are no major security challenges to UN operations in Harare. However, individuals must be on the alert as crime, mainly robberies, house break-ins and smash & grab thefts from motor vehicles at traffic lights and road accidents are some of the increasing risks to the UN in Zimbabwe.

Housing: Different types of long-term accommodation are available in Harare. House rentals and prices differ depending on size and location. You should always check with the UNDSS Security Advisor on recommended areas. Ensure that the property has a prolific borehole with a water tank in place and solar energy as back up since electricity can be a challenge. There is an online classifieds website and various reliable estate agencies one can contact to assist with house to rent searches. A list will be provided in the Welcome Pack that is shared with new staff. Depending on your family size and need, it is possible to rent furnished and unfurnished houses, townhouses or apartments.