Individual Contractor for Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) follow-up study on older people and Persons with Disabilities living in disadvantaged and remote areas

Result of Service 1. Draft report of situational analysis of older people and persons with disabilities living in disadvantageous and remote areas in 1. Indonesia. The situation analysis will focus on specific development dimensions such as access to healthcare, education, economic wellbeing, social, public space and political isolation. 2. Draft Operational Guide, including concrete actions for UNCT Indonesia to advance the status of these LNOB groups. 3. Final Report combining the situational analysis and operational guide that have received inputs and feedback from the UN Country Team in Indonesia

Work Location Home Based

Expected duration Spread over June-September 2023 (35 working days)

Duties and Responsibilities ‘Leave no one behind’ (LNOB) is a commitment made by United Nations (UN) Member States to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and end discrimination. It prioritizes the most vulnerable and marginalized members of society and is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2022, the UN In Indonesia conducted a data-driven study on left behind groups and the inequalities and discrimination that they face. The study finds that across the majority of the development dimensions older people and persons with disabilities living in disadvantaged areas are the furthest left behind. The risks for older people and persons with disabilities also increased when looking into intersectional factors such as gender, marital status (widows), sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and age. The Ministry of Villages defined disadvantaged areas as those areas which are less developed than others on a national scale. The ministry judged lagging districts via a composite index of six criteria: community economy, human resources, facilities and infrastructure, regional financial capacity, accessibility and other regional characteristics.

The LNOB study found that older people and persons with disabilities living in disadvantaged areas face several challenges, discrimination, and inequalities in several Goals of the SDGs. These challenges include limited access to healthcare (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), economic wellbeing (SDG 1), food security (SDG 2), social, public space and political isolation (SDG 16) as well as the urge to reduce inequalities (SDG 10) and increase gender equality (SDG 5).

A follow-up study is required to understand the situation of older people and persons with disabilities living in disadvantageous areas on these SDG Goals. Further, the follow-up study should also include a guidance note for the UN Country Team in Indonesia with concrete actions to advance the status of these LNOB groups.

The study will also evaluate the effectiveness of the support services, tools and mechanisms in different sectors that are available to address their needs and propose concrete actions to improve the status of these LNOB groups. Furthermore, the outcomes of this study will inform policies and other practices that aim to promote the rights and inclusion of older people and persons with disabilities. Under the overall supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office Economist and LNOB Officer, by referring to the Operationalizing LNOB Good Practice Note for UNCT the national consultant will conduct: 1. Root cause analysis - Why older people and persons with disabilities living in disadvantaged areas are the furthest left behind on access to healthcare, education, economic wellbeing, social, public/civic space and political isolation? - What are the most obvious direct and non-direct causes? What are the root causes? How does intersectionality contribute to this narrative? - How do gender and other social determinants contribute to these root causes? 2. Role Pattern Analysis - Who has to do something about it? Who are the duty bearers and rights holders? (The who is determined in Step 2.3. of the Operationalizing LNOB Note)

3. Capacity Gap Analysis - What capacity gaps are preventing duty bearers from fulfilling their duties? - What capacity gaps are preventing rights holders from claiming their rights? - From the SDGs perspective; how healthcare, education, labour, social assistance and protection mechanisms are designed to assist older people and PwDs in remote areas and whether they are actually implemented properly, or gaps exist?

4. What should be done/concrete actions for short and long term - Based on available resources, what are the policy recommendations to address those gaps? What has been done so far? - What are the advocacy items for the LNOB groups for the UN? What is it that we want to change/unlock for those specific groups? - What are the concrete internal actions that UN Indonesia can take to address the LNOB groups? - What are the concrete external actions that UN Indonesia can facilitate with the government, CSOs, development partners etc. to address the LNOB groups?

Methodology This study will use a mixed-method research design, combining desk research (strategic review), case studies and qualitative interviews. The strategic review will help to collect data, analysis and recommendations from already existing studies, documents and policy papers in relation to the LNOB in disadvantaged areas with a focus on older people and persons with disabilities, focusing on the various SDG Goals listed above. The case studies will be based on selection of 2-3 disadvantaged areas with consultation with UN Resident Coordinator’s Office with support from community volunteers recruited by the UN. In the case studies, data may be collected through observations and qualitative interviews that explore the experiences and perceptions of the participants regarding the challenges they face and the support services available to them. Interviews to be conducted also with community-based organizations and OPDs working with both target groups. A purposive sampling technique may be used to select the disadvantaged and remote areas and interviewees. Discussions with UNCT Indonesia by applying Foresight technique is required to validate the findings from the situational analysis and to inform the operational guide. Interviews or focus group discussions with relevant government ministries may also be required.

Qualifications/special skills Master in Sociology, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Social Policy, Economics, Public Managementor related field A minimum of 10 years of progressive research experience on social inclusion, human rights, gender equality. Previous experience in the development partners or UN system is considered an asset Proven track record of strong qualitative analytical and research skills is required Familiarity with Indonesia’s socio-economic data Excellent understanding on crosscutting issues: human rights, gender, poverty, eldelry, disability, indigenous and the ability to carry out analysis for policy formulation, program intervention, procedure, guidelines and tools Proven understanding of LNOB framework and SDGs

Languages Written and spoken proficiency in English, and proven ability to produce high-quality written outputs in English

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