The consultant will also be responsible for drafting the mechanism of the National Council on Disability (NCD), including tools for monitoring and reporting, and capacity development of the NCD, relevant ministries, and other key stakeholders in Timor-Leste.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main objective of the consultancy is to support the OHCHR/HRAU, UN Women, and UNICEF in advising the Government of Timor-Leste in establishing the National Council on Disability and ensure it has the monitoring and reporting tools and capacity for reporting on implementation of the Convention of the Right of Person with disability implementation in the country of Timor-Leste.

The specific objectives are as follows:

1. Research and review the relevant good practices at the global level of establishment of equivalent national councils for disability in line with international standards.
2. Conduct consultation with the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI)and the representative organization to provide advice on effectively establishing a National Council on Disability and identify its capacity needs.
3. Conduct a presentation to Government and other stakeholders on the National Council on Disability’s mechanism and its role in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
4. Draft strategy for establishing the National Council on Disability in English and Tetum, containing specific, concrete, practical, and norm-based steps and action on the mechanism, policymaking, and planning.

1. Timelines

The consultancy duration is estimated at around 20 days during the period of two months, from the 1st of October to 2nd of December 2024.

The consultant may conduct part of the work home-based. Consultations will be conducted in Dili. A detailed work plan will be prepared by the consultant for review by the project team.

1. Major tasks, deliverables, and milestones:

Key deliverables

Expected Deliverables

The following deliverables are expected from the successful candidate.

1. Schedule of Payment

Payment is in full upon final submission and satisfactory outputs/products in accordance with specified requirements.

All the deliverables, including events materials, notes, and reports, should be submitted in writing in English.

Upon receipt of the deliverables and prior to the payment of the instalment, the deliverables-related reports and documents will be reviewed and approved by OHCHR/HRAU).

The period of the review is one week after receiving the report.

1. Inputs

• The consultant is expected to use her/his own computer and have all needed software for related tasks.
• The cost of mobile phone communication needs to be covered by the consultant.
• OHCHR/HRAU and UN Women team will support resource materials and reference documents as relevant;
• UN Women will cover the cost of travel and per diem to the municipalities as relevant for the programme and upon issuing of Travel Authorization

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement

Leading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

• Strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women, with demonstrated experience of researching or working on gender issues;
• Strong research and writing skills, with strong analytical skills and creative thinking;
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Previous experience (also volunteer experience) from the non-profit sector is an advantage.
• Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities
• Ability to produce quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point

Required Skills and Experience

1. Performance evaluation:

The consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and the quality of the deliverables.

1. Required experience and qualifications

The consultant should fulfill the following requirements:

Education

Master’s degree in economics, Political Science and Development, or other relevant fields.

Experience

• Master’s degree with five years or bachelor’s degree with seven years of experience working on disability inclusion, inclusive development, and the rights of persons with disabilities.Prior experience with the UNPRPD program is an asset.
• Experience in producing inclusive analysis of international and government policy and frameworks.
• Experience in capacity development of Government organizations and CSOs, preferably in disability inclusion, gender equality, and mainstreaming of the country development processes.
• Experience with facilitation of high-level dialogues, training, and consultations, including with Government counterparts.

Language and other skills:

• Excellent English communication skills are essential, Tetum or Portuguese would be an advantage.