Study on the Impact of Social Services on Persons with Disabilities in the State of Palestine Consultant

United Nations - UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Consultant Closes 09 Jul 2026 1 days left

Overview

Consultant to study, assess, and analyze the impact of social allowance components and social protection services on persons with severe disabilities in Palestine, focusing on income security and standard of living.


Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze existing social assistance programmes for Persons with Disabilities in Palestine.
  • Assess impact on beneficiaries including poverty reduction and access to services.
  • Examine adequacy, regularity, and predictability of benefits relative to disability-related extra costs.
  • Assess inclusion and exclusion patterns, including barriers faced by vulnerable groups.
  • Review institutional set-ups and service delivery mechanisms.
  • Document lessons learned and promising practices.
  • Generate evidence-based recommendations for a more disability-inclusive social protection system.
Required Experience

A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in social policy, economics, public policy, disability inclusion, social protection, or related fields is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience working with government institutions, public agencies, or international organizations on social protection systems, disability inclusion, public policy, social assistance programmes, or related socio-economic development issues is required. Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, policy analysis, and socio-economic assessments is required. Strong knowledge of disability-inclusive development, rights-based approaches, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is required. Proven experience in drafting analytical reports, policy papers, or assessments for governments, UN agencies, or international organizations is desirable. Familiarity with the Palestinian social protection and disability policy context is desirable. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including governmental entities, OPDs, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners, is desirable.

Qualifications

A Master's degree or equivalent in social policy, economics, public policy, development studies, disability studies, sociology, or a related field is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Languages Preferred
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA.
Contract Duration
18 weeks
Work Modality
Remotly
Remuneration
Not specified
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