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Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Technical Consultant (“Consultant”) on Drafting of Assistive Devices Decree.
The Consultant will provide expertise in inclusion, social protection, health, and related areas to support the development of the decree, aimed at implementing legal and regulatory framework changes and improving services for persons with disabilities.
The Consultant will facilitate collaboration between governmental and non-governmental actors to ensure the decree effectively addresses the needs of persons with disabilities.
The Consultant will assist the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MLSA) in drafting a decree on assistive devices that aligns with best practices and relevant laws on persons with disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Conduct thorough research on national disability-related laws, regulations, and international policies to ensure the decree aligns with the legal framework;
- Consult with key stakeholders, including government officials, representatives from disabled persons' organizations (DPOs) and community advocacy groups, to gather diverse input on the decree;
- Draft the decree establishing a clear link between functionality assessment methodologies and the list of assistive devices produced under PIE support;
- Collaborate with the Legal, Issues of persons with disabilities, and other relevant MLSA divisions to ensure the decree complies with legal requirements, policies, and standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- In depth knowledge of national social protection and inclusion policies and the legal framework related to disability rights and assistive devices;
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in disability inclusion and empowerment, social protection, or relevant fields;
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and developing official documentations related to disability rights, social protection or inclusion policies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a CV and cover letter (indicating the proposed daily rate) to: **********@**********************.*** no later than November 8, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. DI is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent, and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES:

For more information, please find the file attached to this announcement.

ATTACHMENTS:

ToR Assistive Devices.docx

ABOUT COMPANY:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries. welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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