Migrant Women and Disabilities Expert Consultant

Overview

Support the development of a policy brief on migrant women and disability, examining their experiences and exploring inclusive approaches to migration governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and develop an outline and timeline.
• Organize and facilitate a virtual consultation on migrant women and disabilities.
• Prepare a summary note of the virtual consultation.
• Identify key stakeholders and conduct interviews.
• Prepare the first draft of the policy brief.
• Prepare the final draft of the policy brief.
• Prepare key findings and messages based on the final policy paper.
• Prepare a plain language summary of the policy paper.

Required Experience

At least five years’ experience carrying out or supporting research on gender equality, women’s rights and migration, with demonstrated experience working on disability rights or disability inclusion. Demonstrated experience producing policy-oriented research, briefs, papers or knowledge products. Familiarity with international policy and normative frameworks related to gender equality, migration, disability rights and/or human rights. Excellent writing skills. Willingness to work as part of a team, meet tight deadlines and produce high quality work.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in gender/women's studies, or development studies, social policy or human rights. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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