Overview
The consultant will prepare interior design plans for homes for vulnerable families with a member who has a disability, focusing on adapting housing units to specific disability needs in consultation with UN-Habitat and the Tunisian Ministry of Equipment and Housing.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct an assessment of the beneficiary’s housing situation and how it meets the needs of the person with a disability
- Develop an interior design plan for the house to make it suitable for the beneficiary's mobility and access.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders.
- Schedule and coordinate all approved housing modification activities.
- Supervise the progress of works to ensure compliance with the approved design and accessibility requirements.
- Conduct inspections and verify that completed modifications meet the beneficiary’s mobility and access needs.
- Provide training on accessibility and universal design principles for different disability types (physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities).
- Adapt training materials to the needs of beneficiaries and NGOs.
- Conduct workshops and demonstrations on applying inclusive design standards in homes, community facilities, and service environments.
- Strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries and NGOs to identify and advocate for accessible and disability-inclusive solutions.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in Architecture is required. Experience working with governments and participatory planning processes is desirable. Experience in designing and piloting works for people with disabilities, is desirable.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Architecture, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
