International Disability Alliance is looking for a Consultant - Global CRPD Implementation Assessment

Consultancy: Global CRPD Implementation Assessment (2006–2026)

Organization: International Disability Alliance (IDA)

Contract Period: April 2026 – December 3, 2026

Application Deadline: March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM CET

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marks its 20th anniversary in 2026. To reflect on progress and remaining challenges, the International Disability Alliance is seeking a consultant to lead a global assessment of CRPD implementation.

Overview

This is a comprehensive, OPD-centered global research project evaluating implementation progress and barriers worldwide. The assignment will involve global research and analysis on the situation of persons with disabilities, including the development of a global OPD participation survey, a comprehensive assessment report, and a monitoring toolkit to support advocacy efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess CRPD implementation across areas including accessibility, legal capacity, education, health, and employment
• Deliver country-by-country snapshots highlighting progress and structural gaps
• Triangulate laws/policies with lived experience and measurable outcomes
• Conduct a global OPD survey on participation aligned to CRPD Articles 4(3) and 32
• Identify global trends and recommendations for governments, UN actors, and donors

Deliverables

1. Inception report (methodology, ethics, workplan)
2. OPD survey package via IDA's idata platform
3. Final global assessment report in accessible formats
4. Monitoring toolkit for OPD advocacy
5. Communications pack

Key Timeline

Inception: Mid-April 2026
Survey live: Late May 2026
Survey closes: Mid-late July 2026
Interim findings: Mid-August 2026
Draft report: Early September 2026
Validation: October 2026
Final delivery: December 3, 2026

Required Expertise

• Human rights and international/multilateral diplomacy experience
• Strategic CRPD advocacy knowledge
• Mixed-methods research skills (surveys, qualitative analysis, comparative methods)
• Commitment to meaningful disability inclusion in project governance
• Ability to manage accessible, multilingual outputs

How to Apply

Submit four items to [email protected] with subject line: "CRPD 20 Disability Right Assessment"

1. Concept note (2–3 pages)
2. CV(s), max 2 pages each
3. Indicative workplan (1–2 pages)
4. Financial proposal

Only applicants with valid commercial and/or consultant registration and/or tax numbers will be considered.

Contract governed by Swiss law.

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