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Disability SpecialistNew

Position:Professional | NO-3Deadline:8 Sep 2026 (20 days left)Job ID:595169Posted on:18 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

UNICEF Ethiopia seeks a Disability Specialist to provide technical support for disability inclusion throughout planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The post will coordinate disability issues across the country programme, disseminate UNICEF policy and strategy, support sectoral teams and partners, strengthen capacity, and advance inclusive policies, programmes and evidence for children and adolescents with disabilities.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Recruitment scope

National recruitment

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Another official language, Local language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Coordinate disability inclusion across the UNICEF country programme
  • Support implementation of UNICEF disability inclusion policy and strategy
  • Provide technical backstopping and capacity building for programme teams and partners
  • Support inclusive policies, programmes, evidence and advocacy

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in a relevant field
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Technical knowledge of disability inclusion and inclusive programming

Desired Criteria

  • Experience working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
  • Experience with disability data, mainstreaming, advocacy or policy frameworks

Skills

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 18 Aug 2026.