Disability and Inclusion Advisor (Call for CVs)

2026-06-20 Kabul Full Time 26

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per IRC Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	001 - 26
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	IRC (International Rescue Committee)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in disability inclusion, with a substantive portion in humanitarian or fragile/conflict-affected contexts with a focus on Afghanistan
Contract Duration:	3 Months
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Master’s degree in education, disability studies, public health, social sciences, or a closely related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s
Close date:	2026-06-20

About IRC (International Rescue Committee):

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time.
The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

Job Descriptions:

Main Purpose of the Consultancy:

The Disability and Inclusion Technical Consultant (STTA) will provide short-term, expert technical assistance to IRC Afghanistan and its consortium partners under the upcoming Education Cannot Wait (ECW) CORE programme. The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the disability inclusion dimensions of the programme across the consortium — ensuring that children and adolescents with disabilities, who are among the most excluded from education in Afghanistan, are meaningfully reached and supported across all programme outcomes (Access, Learning, Protection/MHPSS, Gender and Inclusion, and Crisis-Ready Systems).

The STTA will work in close coordination with the ECW Project Lead, the consortium’s technical leads, and IRC’s Gender, Equality and Inclusion (GE&I) function. Technical support will focus on four areas: (i) disability-inclusive assessment design and analysis; (ii) development and adaptation of accessible learning and teacher-training materials; (iii) analysis support, including disability-disaggregated data and reporting against ECW CORE inclusion indicators; and (iv) building and strengthening linkages with local Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and disability-focused civil society organizations operating in Afghanistan.

The consultancy is expected to be deployed over an estimated 40–60 working days across the inception, design and early implementation phases of the programme, with the option for further deployments during implementation as needs emerge. The role is primarily Kabul based or remote subject to security clearance and access conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The STTA will provide expert technical advice on disability inclusion across the ECW CORE programme, applying a twin-track approach — mainstreaming inclusion across all programme components while supporting targeted measures for learners with disabilities. Specific duties include:

Assessment support

Support design and review of disability-inclusive assessment tools, including incorporation of the Washington Group Short Set on Functioning and the UNICEF/WG Child Functioning Module where relevant
Support consortium partners to disaggregate baseline data by disability and to identify barrier-specific data needs for learners with different functional limitations
Advise on accessibility audits for community-based education (CBE) and accelerated learning sites, including physical, communication, and pedagogical accessibility

Materials development

Advise on development and adaptation of accessible learning materials, teacher-training modules, and information, education and communication (IEC) materials, applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Support development of teacher and facilitator orientation packages on disability inclusion, including practical strategies for inclusive pedagogy in CBE settings
Review and quality-assure consortium programme materials against disability inclusion standards

Analysis support

Support analysis of disability-disaggregated programme data and contribute to ECW CORE reporting against inclusion indicators
Contribute disability-inclusion sections to programme reports, learning briefs, and adaptive management products
Support integration of inclusion considerations into the programme M&E framework, including indicator selection and data collection protocols

Linkages with local inclusion CSOs

Map and engage local Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and disability-focused CSOs active in Afghanistan, including in target geographies
Facilitate structured engagement between consortium partners and OPDs/CSOs to ensure that learners with disabilities and their families have a voice in programme design, adaptation and review
Support consortium partners to identify potential sub-grant, partnership or referral relationships with disability-focused CSOs in line with the ECW CORE localisation commitments

Cross-cutting

Provide on-call technical advisory support to the ECW Project Lead and consortium partners on emerging disability inclusion questions
Liaise with IRC’s GE&I technical advisors, the IRC Disability Inclusion Working Group, and other global technical resources as needed
Contribute to internal IRC learning on disability inclusion in education in emergencies programming in Afghanistan and similar contexts

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in education, disability studies, public health, social sciences, or a closely related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in disability inclusion, with a substantive portion in humanitarian or fragile/conflict-affected contexts with a focus on Afghanistan
Demonstrated experience supporting disability inclusion in education programming, ideally including community-based education (CBE) or other non-formal education modalities
Proven track record providing technical assistance to consortium partners or implementing partners
Experience working with OPDs/DPOs in programme design, partnership, or capacity strengthening
Experience in Afghanistan or other South/Central Asia contexts highly preferred
Strong working knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the IASC Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action, and the twin-track approach to disability inclusion
Familiarity with the Washington Group Questions and UNICEF/WG Child Functioning Module for disability data collection
Understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive pedagogy
Familiarity with ECW programming and MYRP/FER funding mechanisms; familiarity with INEE Minimum Standards
Working knowledge of the Afghanistan education context, including community-based education modalities and operating considerations under de facto authority constraints
Excellent technical writing and analysis skills in English, with the ability to produce publication-quality outputs
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including across cultural and organisational boundaries
Demonstrated capacity to work remotely with strong self-management and clear deliverable orientation
Proficiency in standard office software and basic data analysis in Excel
Fluency in English (written and spoken) required
Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto desirable
Commitment to a rights-based approach to disability inclusion and to the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organisations
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and contextual awareness, particularly relevant to operating in Afghanistan
Active commitment to the IRC Way and IRC’s Safeguarding standards

Submission Guidelines:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is accepting CVs and applications from qualified candidates for the position of Disability and Inclusion Advisor (National STTA) from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026 to establish a roster of qualified professionals for future short-term technical assistance assignments and employment opportunities.

Eligible applicants with relevant qualifications, technical expertise, and demonstrated experience in disability inclusion, accessibility, and inclusive programming are encouraged to apply through the below provided email.

IRC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities.

Note: Applicants are requested to clearly mention the vacancy number (001 - 26) in the subject line of their email application. Applications submitted without the vacancy number may not be considered.