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Mission and objectives
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
Context
• Assisting in enhancing UNFPA’s Contribution to national efforts in the area of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Disability • Supporting UNFPA to increase its engagement with other actors in the area of disability inclusion in Uganda’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) / GBV Policy and strategy frameworks • Providing assistance to Increase UNFPA’s leadership in promoting SRHR/GBV and Disability • GBV and Health Issues and how they affect Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) • Advocacy for disability inclusion around SRHR services and information
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Track Disability inclusion compliance of implementing partners and their program implementation • Support the team of Disability inclusion in promoting SRHR/GBV and disability inclusion • Supporting UNFPA engagement with other partners on disability inclusion advocacy
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment is part of UNV’s disability inclusion strategy. UNV seeks to 1) provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to serve as UN Volunteers 2) enable UN partners to expand diversity and inclusion of persons with disabilities in their workforce worldwide 3) build a talent pipeline of qualified professionals with disabilities who can contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at national and global levels, with focus on national capacity. Only candidate with disabilities is eligible to apply for this position. If shortlisted for this assignment, you will be asked for a copy of an official document confirming that you have a disability from a general practitioner, or from an organization of persons with disabilities. Important: On your profile, kindly select the response “yes” to the question of whether you consider yourself a person living with a disability. Should you require special arrangements to facilitate the interview and assessment during the selection process, please indicate this in the “special remarks” field in your profile. In case you are facing accessibility constraints kindly write an email to support@unv.org.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Mobilization skills, functional computer literacy, advocacy, teamwork This assignment is part of UNV’s disability inclusion strategy. UNV seeks to 1) provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to serve as UN Volunteers 2) enable UN partners to expand diversity and inclusion of persons with disabilities in their workforce worldwide 3) build a talent pipeline of qualified professionals with disabilities who can contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at national and global levels, with focus on national capacity. Only candidate with disabilities is eligible to apply for this position. If shortlisted for this assignment, you will be asked for a copy of an official document confirming that you have a disability from a general practitioner, or from an organization of persons with disabilities. Important: On your profile, kindly select the response “yes” to the question of whether you consider yourself a person living with a disability. Should you require special arrangements to facilitate the interview and assessment during the selection process, please indicate this in the “special remarks” field in your profile. In case you are facing accessibility constraints kindly write an email to support@unv.org.
Area(s) of expertise
Social work
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Technical/vocational diploma in Special Needs, social works and social administration, community-based rehabilitation, social justice, Human rights, and related disciplines
Competencies and values
Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Ethics and Values Integrity Respect for Diversity Working in Teams
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