Updating the Synthesis Report on the Inclusion of Disability in UNICEF Evaluations (2026-2023) – Team Member Req #57501

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Vacancy Announcement: Consultant

 Consultancy Title: Updating the Synthesis Report on the Inclusion of Disability in UNICEF Evaluations (2026-2023) – Team Member

Section/Division/Duty Station: Evaluation , Programme Division, NYHQ

Duration: 14 October 2024 to 28 February 2025

Home/ Office Based: NYHQ / Remote

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BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

The primary purpose of updating the synthesis report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of how disability inclusion is addressed in UNICEF evaluations. This update will serve as a critical tool for assessing progress, identifying best practices, and highlighting areas that require further attention and improvement.

Specific objectives of the updated synthesis report include:

1.       Awareness Raising: To increase awareness among UNICEF staff, partners, and stakeholders about the importance of disability inclusion in evaluations and the current state of practice within the organization.

2.       Foundation for Follow-up: To provide a solid foundation for subsequent follow-up actions, including the development of targeted capacity-building initiatives, refinement of evaluation guidelines, and improvement of disability-inclusive programming.

3.       State of Play Description: To describe the "state of play" within UNICEF in terms of disability inclusion in evaluations, offering a clear picture of progress made since the previous synthesis and identifying trends, patterns, and gaps across different program areas and regions.

4.       Best Practice Identification: To identify and showcase best practices in disability-inclusive evaluation within UNICEF, providing examples that can be replicated or adapted across the organization.

5.       Gap Analysis: To conduct a thorough gap analysis, highlighting areas where disability inclusion in evaluations needs strengthening, and providing recommendations for improvement.

Synthesis Guiding Questions

• How has the inclusion of disability considerations in UNICEF evaluations evolved from 2021 to 2023, particularly in light of the newly developed guidance on disability inclusion in evaluation?
• What exemplary practices and innovative approaches have emerged in UNICEF evaluations that enhance disability inclusion across different organizational levels (headquarters, regional offices, and country programmes)?
• To what extent do UNICEF evaluations address the six key elements of disability inclusion as outlined in the assessment framework (ToR attention, team knowledge, evaluation questions, stakeholder involvement, findings and evidence, conclusions and recommendations)?
• How do evaluations reflect UNICEF's shift towards a more transformative and intersectional approach to addressing inequality and discrimination, as outlined in the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan?
• How do evaluations integrate disability rights considerations across different UNICEF operations, including support for families, parents, and caregivers of children with disabilities in both development and humanitarian contexts?
• What gaps remain in UNICEF's approach to disability-inclusive evaluations, and what recommendations can be made to address these gaps?

 Scope of Work:

The updated synthesis report will cover UNICEF evaluations conducted between 2026 and 2023. This extended timeframe will allow for