National Consultant to Support Disability Mainstreaming in National and Local Planning and Budgeting in Rwanda, Kigali (office based) 5 months (594925) at UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund: (Deadline 15 Aug 2026)
Contract Duration: 5 months
Working arrangement: Office Based
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QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Education:
- MA Social policy, public policy, development studies, economics, or a related field
Work Experience:
- At least 5– years of experience in disability inclusion, government planning and budgeting systems, public financial management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building for public institutions, and multi‑stakeholder coordination in decentralized governance contexts.
Language Requirements:
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda is required. Knowledge of French would be an asset
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- Proven analytical, capacity‑building, facilitation, and report‑writing skills are also required
Desirables:
1.Develop and review tools for disability inclusion in planning and budgeting.
2. Support monitoring of sectoral and district plans and budgets for disability mainstreaming.
3. Support capacity building of ministries, agencies and districts on disability inclusion.
4. Provide technical support to planning consultations and quality assurance of institutional plans.
5. Support advocacy for disability mainstreaming in planning and budgeting processes.
6. Provide support to the following assignments:
• Mapping disability indicators within all social sector government management information systems and assessing use case and interoperability features
• Participatory capacity assessment of national workforce providing disability services and capacity development plan
• Support in development of institutional and operational guidelines for disability management information
systems and referral mechanism
• Cost of Disability Package in Rwanda
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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
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An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
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Cover letter
- At least two references from similar assignments completed within the last five years.
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) financial proposal template TMC0004694.xlsx
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A detailed technical proposal: Applicants are required to submit a technical proposal of no more than 3 pages (excluding CV and annexes) that clearly demonstrates their understanding of the assignment and approach to delivery. The proposal should include:
1.Understanding of the Assignment (maximum ½ page)
-Brief interpretation of the objectives, scope, and key expected results of the consultancy.
2.Proposed Methodology and Technical Approach (maximum 1½ pages)
-Proposed approach for supporting disability mainstreaming in planning and budgeting processes.
-Methodology for stakeholder engagement, consultations.
-Approach for capacity building, development of tools/guidance, and delivery of analytical outputs.
3.Workplan and Deliverables (maximum 1 page)
-Proposed timeline and sequencing of activities aligned with the deliverables outlined in the ToR.
-Key milestones and quality assurance measures to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
4.Relevant Experience
-Summary of previous assignments of similar nature, particularly work related to disability inclusion, public sector planning and budgeting, governance, public financial management, and institutional capacity development.
Remarks:
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