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Disability Inclusion Associate UNV - United Nations Volunteers Liberia International Volunteer level Application deadline: July 26, 2026 Closing soon Apply Summary by Impactpool The UN Country Team (UNCT) Liberia is seeking a Disability Inclusion Associate to enhance disability inclusion in programming and workplace systems. This role involves supporting the review of joint programmes, conducting accessibility assessments, and engaging with stakeholders, including Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The associate will also assist in data collection and analysis to inform disability inclusion strategies. The position aims to foster a more inclusive UN system in Liberia, aligning with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS). Candidate Requirements: Lived experience of disability Knowledge of disability inclusion practices Experience in program analysis and evaluation Familiarity with accessibility assessments Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders Strong analytical and reporting skills Details Mission and objectives The UN Country Team (UNCT) Liberia is led by the UN Resident Coordinator who coordinates all the UN's operations in Liberia with the support of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office provides direct support to the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team, including advisory, technical and management support. The office coordinates the implementation of the UNDAF and helps the UNCT operate more efficiently through harmonized business transaction and cost effectiveness. It is made up of three units namely; the Core Coordination Unit, the Peace, Political and Development Unit and the Liberia Multi-Partner Trust Fund/Peacebuilding Fund (PBF). Context The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) Liberia is committed to advancing disability inclusion in line with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS). Strengthening disability inclusion in joint programming, workplace systems, and operations is essential to ensuring that no one is left behind. Recent UNDIS assessments emphasize the need for: • Systematic inclusion of people with disabilities and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in programme formulation and monitoring • Enhanced accessibility, reasonable accommodation systems, and inclusive recruitment practices • Reliable disability-disaggregated data at institutional and programmatic levels In Liberia, the UNCT seeks to conduct a comprehensive review of disability inclusion across joint programmes as well as internal UN system workplace arrangements to align with UNDIS benchmarks. To support this work, the UN Resident Coordinator's Office seeks a UN Volunteer with lived experience of disability to provide coordination, analytical, and engagement support. The volunteer will contribute directly to strengthening UNDIS implementation and fostering a more inclusive UN system in Liberia. Task description Under the direct supervision of the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO ) Disability Inclusion Focal Point and in close collaboration with United Nations Country Team (UNCT ) Disability Inclusion focal points, the UN Volunteer will support the following: A. Joint Programme Disability Inclusion Support • Assist in reviewing UN joint programmes using the UN Joint Programme Disability Inclusion Checklist. • Support analysis of how disability is integrated into programme outcomes, indicators, budgets, and implementation processes. • Help document good practices, gaps, and opportunities for disability-inclusive programming. B. Workplace & Workforce Disability Inclusion Support • Support accessibility assessments of UN offices, facilities, Information and Communication Technology (ICT ) platforms, and communication materials. • Assist in reviewing Human Resources (HR ) policies, recruitment practices, and workforce data in line with UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS ) Indicators 6, 9, and 12. • Support mapping of reasonable accommodation systems and identification of gaps. • Contribute to staff awareness activities and disability inclusion learning sessions. C. Stakeholder Engagement • Help coordinate consultations with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), including planning meetings and documenting feedback. • Support outreach to UN agency focal points, HR officers, facility managers, and programme teams. • Assist in organizing focus groups, field visits, interviews, and validation workshops. D. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting • Support data collection through surveys, document review, interviews, and accessibility site visits. • Assist in analyzing findings for disability inclusion assessments. • Contribute to drafting of: o Disability Inclusion in Joint Programmes Assessment o UN Workplace/Workforce Disability Inclusion Assessment o UN Liberia Disability Inclusion Improvement Plan / Roadmap • Assist in preparing presentations, briefs, and communication materials. E. Additional Tasks • Participate in United Nations Volunteers (UNV ) learning and professional development activities. • Support RCO initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Perform any other related tasks assigned to strengthen disability inclusion and aligned with the volunteer's capabilities and professional development goals. At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Summary by Impactpool The UN Country Team (UNCT) Liberia is seeking a Disability Inclusion Associate to enhance disability inclusion in programming and workplac

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