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Disability Inclusion Volunteer Associate

LevelNUNV-A
Location-, Fiji
Application period2026-09-18 / 08/09/2026 00:00
Work arrangementOn-site / Duty station

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in combating illicit drugs, crime, and corruption. The UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) provides technical assistance across the region. This role is based in Suva, Fiji, a satellite presence of ROSEAP, supporting Member States and regional organizations in areas like the rule of law and criminal justice.

Job Purpose

The Disability Inclusion & Anti-Corruption Associate will support a pilot research study on the impact of corruption on persons with disabilities in three Pacific countries. This part-time role involves providing technical assistance in research planning, stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis, and report drafting. The associate will collaborate with the Pacific Disability Forum, government partners, civil society organizations, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to ensure high-quality, ethical, and inclusive research processes, generating evidence on the intersection of disability rights, governance, and anti-corruption.

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Associate will undertake desk reviews, assist in developing research tools, and support the design and deployment of survey questionnaires. Responsibilities include refining interview guides, participating in planning meetings, and supporting fieldwork logistics. For data collection, the associate will coordinate online surveys using Kobo Toolbox, assist with Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), ensuring ethical standards and informed consent. Data management involves organizing, transcribing, and cleaning qualitative and survey data, and preparing summaries. The role also includes drafting sections of research reports, preparing analytical summaries, contributing to dissemination materials, and performing other research-related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Requires at least two years of professional experience in gender equality, disability, and social inclusion, preferably in the Pacific or Small Island Developing States. Experience in qualitative/mixed-methods research, data collection using Kobo Toolbox, data analysis, and report writing is essential. Experience with NGOs, CSOs, or development agencies is advantageous. Strong computer literacy and the ability to work independently and in a team are necessary.

Skills

Key competencies include adaptability, flexibility, commitment, motivation, communication, integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity, and teamwork. Technical skills encompass communication, advocacy, public information, community development, and information technology.

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