The Disability Inclusion Advisor will be responsible for:
- Provide advice to the development and implementation of PLMSP's GEDSI Strategy (and other relevant PLMSP strategies), specifically on disability inclusion approaches, priorities and activities.
- Support the GEDSI Coordinator and team to monitor, evaluate and reflect on the disability inclusion pathway and other locally lead initiatives to ensure the program evolves and is adapted and/or updated to meet the changing and growing needs of the scheme.
- Contribute to the development, documentation and implementation of a refreshed approach to disability inclusion in the PALM scheme, ensuring that there is a clear and evidence-based approach to disability inclusion, incorporating lessons learned and promising approaches.
- Provide timely and targeted disability inclusion technical support to PLMSP activities, as requested.
- Provide disability inclusion training to PLMSP and Labour Sending Units (LSU) staff across the PALM sending countries, as requested.
- Support the implementation of activities that contribute to a disability inclusive enabling environment and a disability inclusion pathway in the PALM scheme.
- Provide technical support to in-country inclusion coordinators (as appropriate/requested/aligned with LSU priorities).
- As appropriate, support PLMSP streams and LSUs to develop partnerships with Organisations for People with Disabilities in-country as a way to facilitate a disability inclusive pathway within the PALM scheme.
- We are seeking an individual who:
- A postgraduate degree with a disability inclusion focus, Social Sciences, and/or related degree.
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing disability inclusion policies and programs in international contexts.
- Experience supporting disability inclusion in labour mobility is desirable.
- Proven ability to coordinate activities across relevant agencies and organisations and develop strong and active working partnerships with other local NGOs, OPDs, government officials, programs, and advisers.
- High level communication, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills that enable successful outcomes via learning products, mentoring, training, and coaching.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate activity progress and identify risks.
- A sound understanding of the DFAT disability inclusion strategy frameworks and an ability to communicate these to a range of audiences.
- Extensive experience working in the Pacific.
We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce to maximize our support. We encourage applications from candidates from Pacific Island countries, Timor-Leste, and across Australia. You must have valid Australian or country specific work rights to be considered for this position - visa sponsorship is not available.
We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negatively affect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for us to work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If you would like further information or assistance with this, please contact recruitment@plmsp.com.au
How to Apply
To apply visit https://thepalladiumgroup.com/careers
Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
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