OVERVIEW

Grade : Level 2

Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station: Harare

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Job Family: Social and Human Sciences

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 04/11/2022

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

BACKGROUND

Under the authority of the UNESCO Regional Director for Southern Africa and direct supervision of the Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Head of Unit and Programme Specialist, the Disability Consultant shall be responsible for driving the implementation of the UNESCO ROSA UNPRPD Fourth Round Project activities in Eswatini.

The Disability Consultant will also work in close collaboration with the UNESCO UNPRPD Project Coordinator based in Harare, the UNESCO Eswatini Team, the Eswatini UNPRPD Project Coordinator and co-implementing UN agencies, in order to ensure implementation of the UNESCO’s components of the joint UNPRPD project in Eswatini

The Eswatini UNPRPD Programme seeks to support Government, Organizations of Persons with disabilities and Civil Society Organizations in advancing the CRPD through strengthening disability inclusive Accountability and Governance, advancement of Equality and Non-discrimination and CRPD-compliant Budgeting and Financial management approaches. The country will ensure operationalization of Persons with Disability Act of 2018 and strengthen disability coordination systems.

Given the existing opportunities and gaps in Eswatini, the country seeks to achieve this through addressing the preconditions on equality and non-discrimination for the achievement of goal number 1 and goal number 2 by addressing the preconditions of accountability and governance; as well as of CRPD compliant programming, budgeting, and financial management.

Addressing these preconditions will:
1. Facilitate the empowerment of national stakeholders on the development and implementation of disability inclusive policies and systems;
2. Support effective implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2018;
3. Advance inclusion, participation, involvement as well as mainstreaming of PWDs in planning and budgeting of the national development plan.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities will include the following key areas:
• Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of the UNESCO-led UNPRPD activities in consultation with the SHS Programme Specialist and the UNPRPD Project Coordinator;
• Ensure that the UNPRPD Round 4 project and programme outputs are achieved in a timely manner as stated in the approved project proposal and workplan;
• Maintain regular and good communication with the UNPRPD co-implementing UN agencies, UNPRPD Project Coordinator, OPDs governments, and other partners as required, in order to ensure accountability and efficient implementation of UNESCO related project activities;
• Organize meetings and project activities with the UN Resident Coordinators Office, UN agencies, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) as required;
• Document all UNESCO-led project activities in compliance with UNPRPD Reporting Template requirements and ensure timely submission of the UNESCO report elements to the UNPRPD Project Coordinator for the Eswatini UNPRPD Round 4 Annual Donor Report;
• Support the SHS Programme Assistant in maintaining comprehensive administrative records, including financial statements of all project Expenditure incurred in compliance with UNESCO Administration Rules and Regulations;
• Ensure, with the support of the UNESCO Eswatini Team, UNESCO disability work is consistently reflected and reported in Eswatini UNCT and UNSDCF Framework reporting processes;
• Undertake the appropriate communication and dissemination of information to ensure
UNESCO visibility via UNESCO ROSA and Eswatini UNCT communication platforms.

MAIN DELIVERABLES

Submit to UNESCO ROSA Social and Human Sciences Head of Unit Monthly progress reports, every 1st of the month from December 2022 to October 2023.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications and skills are mandatory:
• Advanced academic degree in a related field - preferably Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology & Gender
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

The following skills and experience are desirable:
• At least 5 years professional experience in one or more of the following fields: Social development, Disability Inclusion, Gender, Youth.
• Good knowledge of field works with CSOs.
• Good analytical skills.
• Knowledge about finance and administration of projects.

Languages
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In place of the Employment History Form, please upload the following documents as a single PDF document:
1) An updated curriculum vitae and,
2) A cover letter including daily/monthly fees.

Please submit your documents in English.

Deadline for submission is 04 November, 12 pm Mbabane time

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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