Disability Experts

Call for CVs: Disability Experts

USAID/Vietnam Learns

Vietnam

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About Social Impact

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Project Objective

SI is implementing the USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract. The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and its implementing partners to implement more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs by (1) improving staff knowledge and skills in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA); (2) advancing evidence-informed decision-making; (3) strengthening strategic collaboration between staff and local stakeholders.

Position Description

Social Impact is seeking highly qualified disability experts to provide analytical, advisory, and/or research services under the USAID Learns contract in Vietnam. Consultants will work closely with our Hanoi office staff and USAID/Vietnam to plan, coordinate, and conduct tasks as assigned. Positions are available for candidates based both in and outside Vietnam.

Responsibilities

The below responsibilities are illustrative and will depend on final scopes of work with USAID/Vietnam.

Provide on-demand support to USAID leadership and/or operating units on issues affecting persons with disabilities (PWD) in Vietnam. Technical focus could be on rehabilitation, rights of PWD, health systems strengthening, or other related topics.
Work with USAID teams and implementing partners in an advisory role on program design, implementation, or required research to inform design and implementation.
Act as team lead or research member for new analyses or research products on disability issues in Vietnam, to localize global analysis to the Vietnam context or to update existing analysis that is out of date.
Connect USAID and Learns with relevant stakeholders working on disability issues, particularly within the Government of Vietnam and local organizations.
Provide support on analyzing policy or national strategies, conducting policy reviews, or advising on policy development related to issues affecting PWD.
Design and/or conduct organizational climate audits.

Qualifications

At least 8 years working on disability issues. Preference is for prior work experience in Vietnam and deep understanding of topics in Vietnam affecting PWD.
MA/MS in public health, disability studies, social work, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience implementing programs focused on improving quality of life for PWD, designing new interventions, and/or conducting research on disability-related topics required.
Strong relationships with local stakeholders within the Government of Vietnam or local organizations working on disability issues preferred.
Experience with USAID preferred.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

Job Details

Organisation Name:

USAID Learns - Social Impact

Application Deadline:

Thu, 2021-07-01