Tenders are invited for South Sudan;Disability Inclusion Guidelines for Sexual Reproductive Health and GBV Programming- UNFPA South Sudan Goal: To strengthen UNFPA South Sudans capacity to effectively integrate disability inclusion into all aspects of its Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence programming, ensuring that programmes are accessible, acceptable, equitable, and responsive to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities. Objectives: To develop a comprehensive and user-friendly guideline, including practical tools and templates, for disability inclusion in UNFPA South Sudans programming, with particular emphasis on SRH and GBV. To enhance the capacity of UNFPA South Sudan and its partners to identify and address barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing SRH/GBV services. To promote the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in all stages of programming. 3. Objectives of the Consultancy The main objective of this consultancy is to develop a disability Inclusion guideline for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting UNFPA South Sudan Programming with a set of accompanying practical tools. This guideline will serve as a practical tool for UNFPA South Sudan staff and implementing partners. 4. Expected Outputs The expected outputs of this consultancy are: A comprehensive and user-friendly guideline, including practical tools and templates, for disability inclusion in UNFPA South Sudans programming, with particular emphasis on SRH and GBV. This includes an annex of practical tools and templates. A concise executive summary of the guideline. A presentation summarizing the key elements and recommendations of the guideline including a brief orientation based on the developed tools and templates. 5. Deliverables The selected firm or organization will be responsible for delivering the following: Inception Report: A detailed work plan, methodology, and timeline of deliverables for the consultancy (within 3 days of contract signing). Draft Disability Inclusion Guideline: First comprehensive draft submitted for review and feedback by UNFPA South Sudan (by Day 20). Revised Draft Disability Inclusion Guideline: Incorporating feedback from UNFPA South Sudan and key stakeholders (by Day 22). Samples of Behaviour Change Communication Materials to shift attitudes and practices that create barriers for people with disabilities. The samples created should be inclusive and relevant for individuals with various types of disabilities, including physical, sensory (hearing and visual), and intellectual. UNFPA may generate more materials from the sample artworks. (Day 27) Final Validated Disability Inclusion Guidelines: Final version incorporating all revisions, including an executive summary and a brief training module outline (by Day 28). Convene a one-day advocacy workshop for a minimum of 10 non-governmental organizations (NGOs)-including UNFPA-, with a focus on enhancing their understanding and practical application of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). (Day 30) The working days are not necessarily consecutive, but the work should be completed within the period of December 31, 2025. 6. Description of Assignment Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA South Sudan Programme Specialist (Gender and Social Norms) or designated focal point, the selected firm or organization will deploy a qualified team to undertake the following tasks: Desk Review: Conduct a thorough review of relevant international frameworks (e.g., CRPD, IASC Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action), UNFPA Disability Inclusion Strategy (2022-2025), existing UNFPA South Sudan SRH and GBV programming documents, national policies and legislation related to disability in South Sudan, and best practices from similar contexts. Stakeholder Consultations: Conduct virtual and/or in-person consultations with key stakeholders, including UNFPA South Sudan staff, implementing partners, representatives of organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), relevant government ministries, and UN agencies. These consultations will aim to gather insights, identify gaps, and ensure the guideline is contextually relevant and practical. Guideline Development: Develop a comprehensive guideline that includes, but is not limited to, the following sections: Introduction: Rationale, purpose, scope, and guiding principles. Key Concepts and Terminology: Definitions of disability, types of impairments, models of disability, and inclusive language. Disability Rights and Legal Frameworks: Overview of international and national South Sudan) legal instruments. Disability Inclusion Programming: Addressing specific SRH and gender needs of persons with different types of disabilities (e.g., intellectual, sensory, physical). Inclusive information and education aligning with UNFPA South Sudan thematic areas (SRH, Gender, Youth, and population and data). Community outreach and engagement. Accessible GBV response services for PWD (e.g., safe spaces, psychosocial support, legal aid). Strengthening reporting mechanisms and referral pathways, with a disability inclusion lens. Prevention strategies tailored for persons with disabilities. Addressing specific vulnerabilities to GBV. o Mainstreaming Disability Inclusion across the Program Cycle: Assessment: Tools and methodologies for disability-inclusive needs assessments and data collection (e.g., Washington Group Questions). Design and Planning: Integrating disability inclusion into project design, logframes, and budgets, with a template for a disability-inclusive budget. Implementation: Practical steps for ensuring accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and meaningful participation, including a checklist for accessibility and reasonable accommodation. Monitoring and Evaluation: Developing disability-inclusive indicators, data disaggregation by disability, and accessible M&E processes, with a sample M&E framework. Reporting: Guidance on reporting on disability inclusion achievements and challenges, including a reporting template. o Partnerships and Coordination: Collaborating with OPDs, government, and other humanitarian/development actors. Capacity Building: Recommendations for training and awareness-raising. Accountability: Mechanisms for ensuring adherence to the guideline. Annexes: Practical tools, checklists, resource directory, glossary. Validation and Finalization: Incorporate feedback from UNFPA South Sudan and key stakeholders to finalize the guideline. Orientation of Developed Tools: A brief orientation highlighting the key aspects of the guideline and tools for internal briefing Convene a one-day advocacy workshop for a minimum of 10 non-governmental organizations (NGOs)-including UNFPA-, with a focus on enhancing their understanding and practical application of CRPD. 7. Duration of Assignment The total duration of the assignment will be 30 working days. 8. Timeframe (expected start and end date) Expected Start Date: Ideally by November 3, 2025 Expected End Date: By December 31, 2025 Tender Link : https://comms.southsudanngoforum.org/c/tenders
