Consultant to provide special assistance to Disability Inclusion Specialist, Global Child Nutrition and Development Practice, PG,Nairobi, (Remote) Req#591732

Consultant to provide special assistance to Disability Inclusion Specialist, Global Child Nutrition and Development Practice, PG,Nairobi, (Remote) Req#591732 UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Remote | Nairobi International Consultant - Contractors Agreement level Application deadline: March 23, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Consultancy Consultant will provide essential support to a visually impaired Disability Inclusion Specialist within UNICEF's Global Child Nutrition and Development Practice. This role involves assisting with navigation, reading and writing tasks, converting materials into accessible formats, and preparing various documents and presentations. The consultant will also manage calendars, organize files, and accompany the Specialist to meetings. This position is crucial for fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, enabling the Specialist to work independently and effectively. Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent 4-7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role Professional-level verbal and written communication skills Proficient in MS Office and assistive technologies for visually impaired Understanding of rights-based approach to disability Ability to support independent movement of persons with disabilities Strong organizational and multitasking skills Proactive problem-solving and teamwork skills Willingness to travel domestically and internationally This role is an opportunity to provide dedicated, day‑to‑day assistance to ensure a visually impaired Disability Inclusion Specialist can work independently and without barriers. The consultant will support navigation and orientation, assist with reading and writing tasks, convert materials into accessible formats, and help prepare presentations, documents and meeting materials. The role includes organizing files, managing calendars, supporting technology accessibility, and accompanying the Specialist to meetings and missions. This assistant position plays a vital role in enabling full professional participation by ensuring an inclusive, accessible and well‑supported work environment. Contract Duration - Approximately 12 months Working arrangement: Remote/ Homebased UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to provide work related assistance to enable the disability inclusion Specialist in the child nutrition and development practice function independently and in a barrier-free environment. Scope of work: • Guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a visually impaired person about the environment when indoors and out travelling. • Assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person at work. e.g., reading information on walls, print outs including, signage etc. • Converting materials in inaccessible formats to alternative accessible formats • Assist in preparation of Power Points Presentations, editing, formatting, filing. • Assist preparation and conduct of activities including photocopy and distribution of materials, CD burning, writing on Flip charts, taking pictures. • Copy to computer files/info from Flip Charts of Trainings/Workshops • Support the disability inclusion Specialist in overcoming barriers related to technologies with a view to facilitate full and effective inclusion of the staff at the workplace and work-related travel locations. • Continuously update contact database and calendar of the Program Specialist. • Accompanying the disability inclusion Specialist to meetings, both national and international events • Undertake related activities to be assigned by the disability inclusion Specialist. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Terms of Reference TMC0001337.pdf Remarks:  If the TOR and financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers . Minimum requirements: (Qualifications/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required) Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: a) Minimum of 4–7 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative support role. b) Professional-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, precise, and well-structured explanations and documentation, including the accurate verbal description of visual information such as graphs, charts, diagrams and locations, to ensure full understanding and accessibility for a person who is blind. c) Proficient in the full MS Office suite and familiar with key technologies and assistive products/devices used by persons who are blind or have low vision. d) Strong understanding of, and commitment to, a rights-based approach to disability. Experience working directly with persons with disabilities is desirable. e) Demonstrated ability to support the safe, confident, and independent movement of a person with a disability through effective orientation and mobility support, including clear verbal guidance, spatial awareness, and respectful assistance that promotes autonomy and dignity. f) Ability