Consultancy for Technical Support for Regional AT Advocacy and Social Behavior Change (Internationals only, remote with travel)

The consultant will provide technical support to generate behavioural evidence, co-develop advocacy and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) tools, facilitate inclusive consultations, and produce practical outputs to improve access to assistive technology for school-aged children in Pacific Island Countries. The role supports coordinated advocacy and system strengthening efforts across participating countries, focusing on disability-inclusive and gender-responsive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused technical support to generate behavioural evidence related to assistive technology advocacy and social behaviour change.
• Co-develop advocacy and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) tools that are disability-inclusive, gender-responsive, and adaptable across different country contexts.
• Facilitate inclusive consultations with stakeholders including governments, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), civil society organizations, and development partners.
• Produce practical outputs and materials that support coordinated advocacy and system strengthening efforts across participating Pacific Island countries.
• Ensure all outputs are treated as regional public goods to support broader advocacy and system strengthening efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in social and behaviour change, communication, public health, disability inclusion, international development, social sciences, or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in designing and implementing advocacy, communication, and/or Social and Behaviour Change initiatives including disability inclusion, preferably in the Pacific region or other multi-country contexts
• English is required. Knowledge of other Pacific languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing evidence-based communication strategies, advocacy frameworks, and practical toolkits for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of disability inclusion, rights-based approaches, and the role of assistive technology in supporting equitable outcomes and full participation for children with disabilities and other persons with disabilities.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality, and user-friendly materials within agreed timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accessible communication materials and deliverables, including formats suitable for screen readers, captioned or otherwise accessible presentation materials, and other agreed alternative formats as required.
• Proven experience in conducting stakeholder consultations, facilitating participatory workshops, and working collaboratively with governments, OPDs, civil society organizations, and development partners, using accessible and inclusive methods
• Experience engaging people with diverse disabilities and applying reasonable accommodation, inclusive facilitation techniques, and accessible consultation approaches throughout assignment delivery is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the Pacific regional context and experience working with disability, education, child rights, or health-related programmes will be an asset.

Skills

• Social and Behavior Change
• Advocacy Strategies
• Communication Strategy
• Disability Inclusion
• Rights-Based Approaches
• Assistive Technology Advocacy
• Evidence-Based Communications
• Accessible Communication Materials
• Inclusive Facilitation Techniques
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Workshop Facilitation
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Disability-inclusive Advocacy
• Gender-Responsive Approaches
• Technical Support for Advocacy
• Writing and Presentation Skills
• Pacific Region Knowledge

Languages

English