Role Overview
The Disability Equity Advisor will provide technical expertise and direct support to assist the Partnerships Platform to address disability outcomes in aspects of program implementation to enable inclusive and equitable outcomes of the Partnerships Platform program outcomes.
About the Role
* Leveraging local networks to the extent possible, contribute to programs' support to partner countries which progresses reforms and policies that are more inclusive of persons with disabilities.
* Provide strategic advice, services, and coordination to enable supported development activities, programs, services, and approaches being more inclusive of persons with disabilities.
* Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to strengthen technical advisers' capabilities to both target and mainstream disability equity across their workplans; in-line with partner government priorities.
* Deliver disability equity training, mentoring, coaching, and technical assistance activities to strengthen the Partnerships Platform's program delivery and support DFAT Posts.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies to promote disability equity in program implementation and outcomes.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to partner governments and organizations to enhance their ability to address disability outcomes.
• Foster collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders to advance disability equity and inclusion.
• Analyze and identify areas for improvement in program design and implementation to ensure greater inclusivity and accessibility.
• Develop and deliver training and capacity building programs to strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff and partners on disability equity and inclusion.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and community groups to promote disability equity and inclusion.