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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

To conduct an independent end-of-programme process evaluation of the UN Joint Programme on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Round 4 in Zambia (2024–2026), in order to determine the extent to which the programme achieved its intended results, strengthened disability-inclusive governance systems, operated efficiently and through effective joint programming mechanisms, and generated sustainable institutional change to advance CRPD implementation.

Scope of Work

Zambia signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2008 and ratified it in 2010. The principles and obligations of the Convention were domesticated through the Persons with Disabilities Act (No. 6 of 2012), replacing the earlier 1996 legislation and reaffirming the mandate of the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD). Since ratification, Zambia has made notable progress in strengthening its normative and institutional framework for disability rights.

Key milestones include:

• Submission of Zambia’s first State Party report to the CRPD Committee in 2017, followed by an alternative report by Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in 2020;

• Adoption of the 2016 Constitution, which explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability (Article 23);

• Enactment of the Mental Health Act (No. 6 of 2019), which replaced the discriminatory Mental Disorders Act of 1951;

• Conduct of the second National Disability Survey (2015; published 2018), estimating that 7.7% of the population approximately 1.5 million people live with disabilities;

• Inclusion of the Washington Group Questions on disability in the 2022 National Census, strengthening disability data systems;

• Participation in the Global Disability Summits (2018 and 2022), including formal commitments to advance disability inclusion.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0001561 External ToR 2.pdf

Minimum requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Law, Economics, Governance, Disability Studies, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme evaluation, governance, social policy, disability inclusion, or related areas, with demonstrated experience in conducting independent evaluations of development programmes.
• Proven expertise in assessing institutional strengthening, governance systems, policy implementation, and coordination mechanisms, preferably within public sector or UN-supported programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in applying results-based management frameworks, log frame analysis, and qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies.
• Strong understanding of human rights-based approaches, CRPD principles, and disability-inclusive programming.
• Experience evaluating joint or multi-agency programmes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Zambia’s governance and decentralization context will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, interviewing, and stakeholder engagement skills, including facilitation of consultative workshops and qualitative group data collection (i.e. FGDs, etc.).
• Strong report writing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports in English.
• Proven ability to deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0001561 FINANCIAL PROPOSAL.docx
• An explanatory note on the understanding of the ToR and the reasons for the application
• A brief presentation of the methodological approach, the organization of the planned activities and an approximate timetable
• Samples or Links to Samples of Previous Relevant Work listed as reference of the proposer (at least three), on which the proposed key personnel directly and actively contributed or authored

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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