Call for Experts: Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities

Support NAD Country Offices and local Technical Working Groups in advancing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in Uganda, Zambia, and Zanzibar (Tanzania). Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct legislative/regulatory gap analyses and develop training packages for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and government officials.
• Develop advocacy and monitoring toolkits on reasonable accommodation for OPDs.
• Provide remote mentoring and technical support for Training of Trainers and implementation of annual work plans.

This role directly advances the rights of persons with disabilities by strengthening legal frameworks, building capacity of organizations, and creating practical tools for reasonable accommodation, thereby fostering inclusion and equality in Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania.

• Advanced degree in International Development, Social Policy, Disability Studies, or related field.
• Extensive experience (at least 5-9 years) in disability rights and policy analysis, with knowledge of disability rights instruments.
• Demonstrated experience developing practical tools, training materials, and advocacy resources.
• Strong ability to work remotely, build relationships, and deliver consistent results over an extended period.

Contract from 01.09.2026 to 31.12.2029 (renewable up to 5 years). Total budget: NOK 1,100,000 (incl. statutory payments, VAT, taxes). First period (2026/27) budget: NOK 550,000. Work primarily remote with possible travel reimbursed. Framework agreement with call-offs.

Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is a human rights organization based in Norway, working nationally and internationally to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and strengthen organizations of persons with disabilities. Since 1981, NAD has supported disability rights in multiple contexts, currently active in Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and Palestine.