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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The National Consultant, under the guidance of the UNICEF Myanmar Social Policy Specialist, to conduct social model assessment on persons/children with disabilities and contribute to the set-up of Disability Database for P/CWDs in Myanmar. 

Scope of Work:

To conduct the data collection/disability screening

To contribute to the improvement of the screening tools

To facilitate trainings of the screening tools/disability inclusion

To support in follow-up for cannot reach participants

To support in the activities of social policy call centre

These 4 consultants will be assigned to different areas (geographic locations) of UNICEF priority townships/areas. 

How can you make a difference? 

Description of Assignment:

Tasks:

Disability Screening

Deliver 9,000 completed disability screenings to support the identification of children/ persons with disabilities in UNICEF priority townships and programme intervention areas.

Lead and support field-level coordination with network of Organizations of Persons with

Disabilities (OPDs), CSOs and community groups to ensure delivery of assessments.

Technical Contributions and Capacity Strengthening

Facilitate training on disability screening for field staff, partner organizations, and frontline workers to strengthen assessment quality and consistency.

Contribute to the design and delivery of disability inclusion trainings, promoting understanding of the social model of disability and inclusive service delivery practices.

Provide post-training support to trainees within 30 days of completing the training.

Actively participate in discussions, consultations, and technical working sessions aimed at enhancing social services and support systems for persons and children with disabilities.

Deliverables:

Disability Screening

Minimum 95% of assessments completed on schedule, according to the bi-monthly

workplan. Maximum 900 assessments are expected to be completed every 2 months. 

(The assessment data will be collected using computer-assisted personal interviewing with tablets connected to the secure online DMIS (Disability Management Information System).  DMIS will generate reports of how many actual assessments were completed by the consultant.

Technical Contributions and Capacity Strengthening

Minimum 30 working days completed within the contract period

≥ 75% participant satisfaction rate, measured through post-training evaluations.

100% of support interactions recorded, including type of support, issues raised, and

solutions provided.

Timeline / Payment Schedule:

Disability Screening: Once every 2 months

Technical Contributions and Capacity Strengthening: Every quarter

Duty Station: Yangon with frequent travel to UNICEF’s priority townships and areas

Duration of the contract: 20 months

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field.

Disciplines: Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, etc.,)

Work Experience:

A minimum 3 years of experience working in the field of disabilities is required.

Proven experience of disability screening/data collection.

Demonstrated knowledge of social model assessment.

Prior experience with UN in the disability area and training facilitation skills are assets.

Ability to work quickly and under pressure.

Ability to travel to UNICEF programme areas as required.

Ability to work independently and as a team member both within and outside the office.

Desirables:

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Please ensure to complete and attach the following "Expression of Interest" form in your applications:  09032026 EOI_Disability_Screening_2026.docx

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According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.