Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences (ADG/SHS) and the Director for Social Policies, as well as direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in charge of the project, the incumbent will report and work in close collaboration with the program specialist by completing the following set of tasks:

Tasks

• Identify and analyze EU good practices in disability rights coordination across multiple levels of governance.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between Greek authorities and EU counterparts through online seminars and study visits.
• Develop practical recommendations to inform the structure and functioning of the Greek Coordinating Mechanism.
• Strengthen the engagement of Reference Points at municipal, regional, and ministerial levels in Greece.

Activities

Activity 1: Conduct Desk Review and Draft Notes Highlighting Good Practice Examples. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive desk review to collect and analyze existing policies and best practices across EU Member States concerning disability policy coordination. This review will focus on:

• Policy documents, research papers, case studies, official reports, and stakeholder submissions.
• Identifying at least one good practice example from an EU Member State with a less centralized governance model.
• Producing a preliminary draft report describing selected examples and presenting relevant lessons for Greece’s policy reforms.

Activity 2: Organize Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchanges. The consultant will identify key counterparts in EU Member States exemplifying effective disability rights coordination and facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges for Greek authorities. This activity includes:

• Organizing two online seminars featuring EU governance experiences, challenges, and solutions.
• Preparing an agenda in consultation with the Advisory Group (AG) and managing correspondence with invited experts and Greek national authorities.
• Updating the preliminary draft report to summarize findings and lessons from these seminars.

Activity 3: Carry Out Study Visits. The consultant, in coordination with the program specialist, will organize study visit(s) for Greek administration representatives, including regional representatives, to one or two EU Member States identified during the desk review and knowledge exchanges. This activity entails:

• Selecting host countries based on the applicability of their good practices to the Greek context.
• Organizing up to two study visits with a maximum of five Greek participants per visit.
• Facilitating direct observation of operational aspects, stakeholder engagement processes, and implementation strategies.
• Integrating insights from the visits into the report with recommendations and action plan.

Activity 4: Compile Findings into a Good Practices Report.The final stage involves:

• Consolidating knowledge gained from the desk review, peer exchanges, and study visits.
• Finalizing the preliminary draft report by incorporating feedback and key takeaways from all activities.
• Producing a comprehensive report that will serve as a reference for enhancing Greece’s disability policy coordination framework.

Deliverables:

• Desk review report summarizing key findings from EU Member States.
• Two online peer-to-peer knowledge exchange seminars with supporting documentation.
• One or two study visits for Greek representatives to EU Member States.
• Final good practices report incorporating insights from all activities.

Timeline :

• Activity 1: Desk review – April to August
• Activity 2: Online seminars – June
• Activity 3: Study visits – TBD
• Activity 4: Final report – August

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Law, Disability Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant senior-level experience in disability rights, social policy, public administration, governance, or EU-funded technical assistance projects.
• Demonstratable track record in conducting policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and research on disability-related governance frameworks.
• Prior experience working with or within international organizations (e.g., UNESCO, EU, UN bodies) or government institutions.
• Experience in drafting high-level reports, policy recommendations, and action plans.
• Knowledge of EU good practices related to disability policy coordination
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate the impact of government investments in analytical frameworks and capacity building.

Languages : Proficiency in English (oral and written) is essential.