Context

The Jordan Country Programme (2023-27) prioritizes Disability & Inclusion issues through a mainstreaming and targeted approach to essentially “achieve results for children, especially girls and children with disabilities”, including in humanitarian context. Traditionally led by the Education sector, the Jordan Country Office’s (JCO) disability portfolio covers wide spectrum of interventions, aligned to seven core strategies:

1.Prevention of stigma, discrimination, neglect, and violence against children with disabilities and promotion of diversity and inclusion

2.Disability inclusive infrastructure, services, programmed, and coordination platforms

3.Access to comprehensive community care and support services

4.Access to assistive technology and relevant services

5.Disability inclusive action in humanitarian, emergencies, and fragile contexts

6.Full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities

7.Disability Inclusive Data.The office has a comprehensive internal and external disability inclusive communication and advocacy strategy and accessibility measures. Current disability work is coordinated under the Deputy Representative’s Office, through an Equity and Inclusion lens.

The office is looking to hire a Disability expert for technical leadership to implement disability inclusive programme and operations work.

Additional Information:

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5;• Annual and learning leaves;• Free Medical and life insurance;• Free access to different learning platforms.For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support

Required experience

7 years of experience in (up to 10 years) one or more of the following areas is required: Inclusive Education, Disability Inclusion, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology. A lived experience of disability is an asset.

• Excellent understanding of CRPD principles and local context, knowledge or with Organisations with Persons with Disability (OPDs) desirable.

• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

• Have affinity with or interest in children, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

apply here