Disability & Inclusion Associate (LSC-6), Kampala

About the role

The Disability & Inclusion Associate contributes to UNFPA's mainstreaming of women and young people living with disabilities across SRHR, GBV and youth programmes. Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, Gender and Youth, and under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the post strengthens disability-inclusive programming in Uganda, where persons with disabilities face severe poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen UNFPA's contribution to national disability inclusion, especially linked to SRHR and GBV, and engage other actors in Uganda's policy and strategy frameworks.
• Lead promotion of disability, including chairing the Disability Subgroup reporting to the UN Country Team.
• Mainstream disability and inclusion across programme implementation, including capacity building of staff and implementing partners.
• Support the practical application of UNFPA's rights-based, gender and youth-responsive guidelines on GBV, sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and young people with disabilities.
• Evaluate projects and programmes for disability inclusion through field visits, review meetings and evaluation missions, and prepare progress reports.
• Analyse disability issues, challenges and the political, social and economic environment, and follow up on recommendations, including in humanitarian settings.
• Keep abreast of policy developments and prepare briefs and inputs for policy dialogue and technical assistance.
• Document lessons learned and best practices, and assist advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.

Required profile

• Secondary education completed; a university degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Demography or Public Health is desirable.
• At least six years of experience in inclusive development, with a focus on gender and youth, health and ending violence.
• Fluent oral and written English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Integrity, commitment to the UN system, respect for cultural diversity and openness to change.

Required skills

• Functional computer knowledge, especially Microsoft Office.
• Analytical thinking, strategic thinking and teamwork.

What we offer

• Remuneration package including leave days, health insurance and additional pay for pensions and social security.
• A work environment reflecting gender equality, diversity, integrity and work-life balance, with reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.