Team Leader Consultant – Disability Inclusion Situation Analysis (Remote, 5 months)

About the role

UNICEF Afghanistan seeks a senior consultant to lead a situation analysis and internal readiness assessment on disability inclusion within the Social Policy and Evaluation Section. The 5‑month remote assignment will combine evidence gathering with strategic analysis to identify practical entry points for inclusive programming.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive situation analysis of disability inclusion across health, nutrition, education, child protection and social protection services.
• Carry out an internal readiness assessment of UNICEF Afghanistan’s capacity to integrate disability considerations into programme design and implementation.
• Develop evidence‑based recommendations, entry points and an actionable work plan to strengthen inclusive interventions.
• Prepare and present a final report with findings, methodology, and measurable indicators for monitoring progress.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s required, PhD preferred) in disability studies, social sciences, public policy, international development, evaluation or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in disability inclusion, programme assessment, evaluation or inclusive humanitarian programming.
• Demonstrated ability to work ethically with persons with disabilities, children with disabilities and relevant civil‑society organisations.
• Experience collaborating with UNICEF, UN agencies, government partners or NGOs in complex or fragile contexts is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong technical expertise in disability inclusion and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Proven experience applying mixed‑methods research (desk review, surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups, observations, secondary data analysis).
• Excellent analytical, report‑writing, facilitation and presentation skills.