Sonke Gender Justice
Consultancy to conduct Policy scan on Disability Rights Inclusion and Integration at MEA country level
Description
Objective of the consultancy
The assignment aims to generate verifiable, high-quality data on the adoption and implementation of global, regional, and national disability rights policy frameworks, while developing a practical approach to integrate disability rights into MEA’s programming—particularly in SRHR access and GBV prevention and mitigation—as well as its advocacy efforts across all MEA themes.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the MEA Regional Campaigns and Advocacy Specialist, the consultant will:
- The assignment will conduct a disability inclusion analysis by: (1) reviewing partners’ program/advocacy reports and national disability policies, including implementation of international frameworks; and (2) collecting primary data through focus groups, interviews, and other methods.
- Interview MEA country teams, Sonke staff and key stakeholders on integration and mainstreaming of disability rights across all MEA programme themes and policy work on engaging men and boys.
- Create a disability and accountability guidance note for integration of disability rights in MEA programs covering key themes, model interventions, measurement approaches, and project design requirements.
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