Disability Inclusion Consultant At Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO)

Background:
Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO), as a cooperating partner with the World Food
Programme (WFP), is implementing a Monitoring and Accountability Project in Northeast
and Northwest Nigeria. As part of the project’s protection component, SHO is committed to
ensuring disability inclusion across all WFP-supported activities. To support this goal, SHO
seeks a qualified and experienced Disability Inclusion Consultant to develop a

comprehensive Disability Inclusion Action Plan and a Community Engagement Action Plan,
ensuring that people with disabilities (PWDs) are meaningfully included in the design,
implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian interventions.

Duration: 3 Months
Type: Short-Term Consultancy

Scope of Work:

The consultant will:

Revise and update existing disability inclusion recommendations.
Assess WFP’s current internal capacity to deliver disability-inclusive programming.
Draft actionable Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Community Engagement Action Plan tailored to:
- General Food Distribution (GFD)
- Nutrition
- Livelihoods
- Gender
- SCOPE/IT
- Supply Chain
- Partnerships
- Research, Monitoring & Accountability
Recommend improvements for physical and digital accessibility (e.g., distribution points, helpdesks, information channels).
Design inclusive engagement and communication strategies for PLWDs and their representative organizations.
Promote disability awareness and sensitivity across SHO/WFP staff and stakeholders.
Develop training materials to support inclusion awareness and implementation.

Stakeholder Analysis:

Identify and analyze key stakeholders, e.g., Chairpersons of PLWD associations.
Assess their influence, interests, and roles in advancing disability inclusion.

Methodology:

Field data collection focusing on persons with disabilities.
Interviews and consultations with WFP Unit Heads and relevant Country Office staff.
Engagement with CPs and implementing partners.
Participatory design with community members and disability-focused groups.

Risk Assessment:

Identify potential risks such as lack of engagement, resource limitations, or institutional resistance.
Propose practical mitigation strategies to ensure successful development and adoption of the action plan.

Timeline of Deliverables:

Provide a structured timeline from October to December 2024, including milestones such as:
- Inception and stakeholder consultation
- Drafting of plans
- Feedback integration
- Finalization and validation workshop (early December)

Coordination and Communication:

Define roles and responsibilities among WFP, SHO, and key stakeholders.
Establish clear communication channels and reporting timelines.
Recommend frequency of coordination meetings and validation checkpoints.

Expected Deliverables:

Comprehensive Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Community Engagement Action Plan targeting PLWDs
Stakeholder and Risk Analysis Report
Implementation strategy document
Training and sensitization materials
Final validation workshop and presentation to stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced degree in Disability Studies, Public Health, Human Rights, Development Studies, Social Work, or related fields
Minimum 5 years’ experience in disability inclusion within humanitarian/development programs
In-depth knowledge of CRPD, disability mainstreaming, and social inclusion standards
Familiarity with WFP or UN systems preferred
Strong community engagement and participatory research skills
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing abilities
Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an added advantage