As part of its corporate mandate UNDP Eswatini seeks to catalyze and support the process of disability mainstreaming throughout programming and operations in the UNDP Eswatini Country Office. Core to this is the need to develop a realistic disability Inclusion strategy for the Country Office and integrate key elements within the planned Country Programme Document 2026 – 2030. This will also draw focus on how specific portfolios and programmes can integrate disability issues and concern within their programming.

Of particular focus is the Eswatini Youth Employment programme which aims to improve the skills and employability of the youth in Eswatini through: (i) Graduate Placement & Mentorship Programme; and (ii) Vocational/Technical and Entrepreneurial Skills Development Projects. There is a need to ensure adequate integration strategies for the inclusion of PWD within this programme and ensure the next cohort of trainees are inclusive of PWD. The key Objective is, a) Lead the articulation of a Disability Strategy for UNDP Eswatini and support the integration of relevant elements within the planned CPD 2026 – 2030; b) Recommend feasible options for UNDP operations, institutional framework, infrastructure and networks can be more disability friendly; c) Support the creation of a strategy for placement of PWD within the graduate Placement programme and the artisanal programme.

• Contribute to design and implement accessible and representative advocacy approaches in promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities;
• In collaboration with other UN partners and local actors, identify the areas of focus for disability inclusion, skills, and inclusive education-related programming/projects with the greatest potential for impact and scale;
• Participate in the development of inclusive strategies for media and information literacy initiatives;
• Support the planning and execution of capacity-building programs that cater to the specific needs of persons with disabilities;
• Ensure that training materials and methods are accessible and inclusive;
• Collaborate on the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of inclusive initiatives;
• Provide regular reports on the progress of inclusive programs and suggest areas for improvement based on lessons learned and best practices;
• Support building and maintaining strategic alliances for gender equality and disability inclusion with various partners, including institutional links with UN agencies and other relevant entities;
• Actively support in mapping and identifying potential new partnerships with relevant local and community stakeholders to enhance the reach and effectiveness of inclusion initiatives;
• Support the overall programme implementation within UNDP.

Accountability; Adaptability and flexibility; Creativity; Planning and organising; Professionalism; Self-management; Working in teams.

the national and/or international level in Social Science or Humanities; experience in partnership with NGOs, civil society organizations, or other international development organizations is an asset;
• Overall good understanding of the national situation and politics related to persons with disabilities and marginalized communities, knowledge of disability rights and inclusion principles;
• Strong commitment to inclusion and social justice;
• Good oral and written skills; good drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in inclusive growth, accountable governance, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Eswatini although calm, has its share of crime.

Exercise alertness and caution while in/out of the hotel and on the move. Keep valuable documents and excess money locked in the hotel safe; avoid walking on empty streets or wearing expensive jewelry or watches. Use licensed taxis, booked by the hotel, and agree on the taxi fare in advance. Banks: Note changes of financial transactions are done with banks such as FNB, Standard bank, Nedbank, Building Society and Central bank. Exchanging currency at informal locations is prohibited.

Make share you used ATMs in the city where unarmed private security is deployed. Eswatini is a tiny country with a big heart and warm, friendly people aptly describes Eswatini – a country that is one of the few remaining monarchies in Africa and embraces and upholds its own unique and ancient traditions. Both the monarchy and the people of Eswatini actively maintain and preserve a remarkable cultural heritage that is probably unmatched anywhere in Africa.

Visitors can get a better idea of traditional African culture here than pretty much anywhere else in the region, and what is seen, including spectacular festivals, has not simply been resuscitated for the tourist dollar but is the real deal. The famous Umhlanga (Reed Dance) and Incwala are traditional ceremonies that involve tens of thousands of Emaswati people, and attract visitors from all over the world. But traditional attire, ceremonies and dancing are to be found throughout the country at all times of the year.