Terms of Reference (TOR): Consultant to conduct or develop a gap analysis of inclusive climate change adaptation and DRR strategies, policies, plans, tools, and legislation for the inclusion of disability rights in Ethiopia

Background

The Ethiopian National Association of the Blind (ENAB) is a non-governmental, nonprofit, mass-based organization founded on January 1, 1960. At present, it has 31 branches located in different regions and localities throughout the country, with a total of more than 17,000 active members. The Association’s overall objective is to ensure that the rights of all blind persons are respected and that they enjoy equal opportunity and full participation in the country’s development. Thus, the Association strives to be a strong voice for the blind in the planning and implementation of all measures that affect their civil, social, economic, and cultural rights.

Over the years, ENAB has made immense contributions to the disability movement in general and, in particular, in policy advocacy, raising awareness, disability inclusion, OPD capacity building, and community engagement on disability issues. To this end, the consultant needs to develop a gap analysis of climate change adaptation and humanitarian response strategies, policies, plans, tools, and legislation for the inclusion of disability rights in Ethiopian concerned sectors and stakeholders.

Purpose of the Consultancy

Overall Objective 

The Purpose of the consultancy is to develop, prepare, and submit a synthesized, comprehensive gap analysis of climate change adaptation and humanitarian response strategies, policies, plans, tools, and legislation for the rights of disability inclusion in Ethiopia.

Specific Objectives

The consultancy will specifically aim to:

• Develop a standardized gap analysis of climate change adaptation and humanitarian response strategies, policies, plans, tools, and legislation.
• Establish clear and practical communication among the concerned federal bodies and stakeholders for the development of the gap analysis.
• Revise all the necessary documents and manuals that have a relation with the given assignment.
• Review relevant Ethiopian national climate change policies, strategies, guidelines, standards, protocols, etc. in relation to disability.
• Review relevant Ministry or Authorities or agencies of climate change and disaster risk reduction documents, manuals, and guidance.
• Review existing climate change and disaster risk reduction materials and resources used by relevant stakeholders.
• Review international evidence-based guidance and standards where appropriate.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for harmonization among existing materials, documents, and policies.
• Ensure that the proposed package complements rather than duplicates existing national resources.
• Compile and analyze policies, laws, and manuals related to climate change and disaster risk reduction of persons with disabilities/PWDs.

Scope of the Consultancy

The consultant shall execute the assignment in close collaboration with the ENAB climate change and disaster risk reduction coordinator and relevant technical stakeholders.

• Assessing and identifying the policy gap in existing documents, manuals, and reports, such as Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy National Adaptation Plan for disability rights.
• Conducting interviews with concerned members, leaders, staff, and stakeholders.
• Presenting the draft document to key ENAB stakeholders and concerned staff at regular intervals and incorporating their feedback for final submission.
• Submit a well-written and synthesized document including comments as per the ToR.

Methodology

The consultant is expected to apply a mixed-method approach including:

• Assessing the document policy gaps on disability inclusion, climate change, and DRR, such as Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy National Adaptation Plan and other related documents and manuals.
• Identifying the gaps in inclusive climate change plans, tools, legislation and policies, organizational documents, and others.

Deliverables

• Draft report – outlining the methodology, work plan, and proposed table of contents.
• Presentation – summary presentation of key gap findings of the climate change adaptation and humanitarian response strategies, policies, plans, tools, and legislation for the inclusion of disability rights for ENAB staff and stakeholders.
• Final submission of the identified gaps in inclusive climate change adaptation and humanitarian response strategies, policies, plans, tools, and legislation for the inclusion of disability, fully edited, formatted, and accessible version for both print and digital publication. It should use an attractive narrative style, storytelling, and a strong write-up design.

Timeline

The assignment is expected to take 3(three) months from the signing of the contract agreement. Key milestones include:

• First Draft Submission: within 5 weeks
• Final Submission (after feedback): by the end of Week 7

Required Qualifications of the consultant

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in climate change and disaster risk reduction, disability inclusion policy, social science, geography, development studies, environmental science, and a related field.
• Proven experience in writing disability inclusion policy and climate change adaptation, DRR, and humanitarian response strategies, plans, and legislation (minimum 3 years).
• Strong understanding of inclusive climate change and disaster risk reduction systems.
• Experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, early warning systems, emergency preparedness, and/or disability-based resilience programming;
• Good   understanding   of   inclusive   climate   change   and   disaster preparedness in relation to disability rights.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills in both English and Amharic.
• Ability to identify and analyze the policy gap of climate change adaptation and humanitarian response strategies, plans, tools, and legislation for the inclusion of disability rights in Ethiopia

 Required Skills

• Inclusive policy revision
• Storytelling
• Technical writing
• Communication
• Leadership
• Effective communication and sociability
• Technical proficiency