Long - Term Agreement (LTA), Individual Consultancy Professional Engagement of Disability Inclusion (social policy).

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UNICEF Laos is seeking a Long - Term Agreement (LTA), Individual Consultancy as Professional Engagement of Disability Inclusion (social policy). The duration of this assignment will be 6 months, starting as soon as possible.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise and strategic support on disability inclusion to the UNICEF Lao Country Office and the UNICEF global disability team. 

​The consultant will support capacity development, programme design, knowledge generation and stakeholder engagement to strengthen disability-inclusive systems and services, particularly in relation to screening, identification, referral pathways, disability support services and assistive technology, the consultant shall:

• Provide technical guidance on disability‑inclusive policies, programmes, and systems.
• Deliver trainings and develop materials to strengthen disability‑inclusion capacities.
• Facilitate stakeholder coordination, consultations, and participation of persons with disabilities.
• Produce technical inputs, reports, and evidence to inform UNICEF’s programming and policy work.

​Capacity Development  

​ The consultant will support the strengthening of knowledge, skills and institutional capacities required to advance disability-inclusive policies, programmes and services.  

​Key activities may include:  

• ​Design and deliver training sessions and professional development activities for UNICEF staff, government counterparts, implementing partners and civil society organizations on disability inclusion and rights-based approaches.  
• ​Develop and adapt training curricula, learning materials, technical guidance and practical tools to support disability-inclusive programming across sectors.  

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• ​Support capacity strengthening of institutional actors responsible for disability policy, disability identification systems and disability-inclusive service delivery, including government ministries and national coordination bodies.  
• ​Provide guidance and training on the use and integration of assistive technologies, accessibility measures and inclusive practices within service systems.  
• ​Support initiatives aimed at community and parental engagement, including awareness-raising activities to reduce stigma and discrimination and promote the inclusion and participation of children with disabilities.  
• ​Contribute to knowledge sharing and learning initiatives at national, regional and global levels, including the documentation of good practices and lessons learned.  

​Technical Advice 

​ The consultant will provide technical advice to strengthen disability-inclusive policies, programmes and systems, with particular focus on integrated and cross-sectoral approaches.  

​Key activities may include:  

• ​Provide technical advice on the design and implementation of projects and programme activities that promote the inclusion of children and adolescents with disabilities.  
• ​Support main streaming of disability inclusion across sectors, including health, rehabilitation and assistive technology, nutrition, education, social protection, child protection, and early childhood development,  
• ​Contribute to the integration of disability inclusion within UNICEF country programming, includ