National Disability Inclusion Consultant
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Ukraine is focused on strengthening the health sector. This role is embedded within the Ministry of Health (MoH) to provide direct technical and legal support, aligning with WHO's European Framework for Action and national strategies for health equity and a barrier-free environment. The position aims to integrate global health goals into national policy and legislative development.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the legislation and regulatory framework for health equity for persons with disabilities in Ukraine. The role involves providing embedded technical and legal support to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in developing amendments to legislation, acts, and action plans. This work directly supports the implementation of the WHO European Framework for Action and aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The incumbent will foster collaboration between the MoH, WHO, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), ensuring that policy advice is informed by the lived experiences of persons with disabilities and promotes their meaningful participation in decision-making processes that affect their health and well-being.
Responsibilities
Provide embedded technical and legal support to the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Ukraine for developing and amending legislation, acts, and action plans related to health equity for persons with disabilities. Conduct an initial analysis of the WHO European Framework's implementation in Ukraine, identifying legislative gaps. Facilitate and attend briefings with the MoH, WHO, and OPD representatives to agree on legislative priorities. Draft legislation and normative legal acts, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance with standards. Support the drafting of the Action Plan for the National Strategy for a Barrier-Free Environment. Contribute technical evidence to policy dialogues on health equity and community-delivered rehabilitation services. Document engagement with civil society and the disability movement. Prepare a final report summarizing legislative work, legal reviews, and stakeholder dialogue.
Work Experience
Essential: At least two years of experience working with ministries on developing legislation, regulations, standards, or policy documents in the health sector, including health equity. Experience in health systems strengthening, focusing on community services for persons with disabilities in Ukraine. Desirable: Experience supporting Ukrainian OPDs and advocating for disability rights or UNCRPD implementation.
Skills
Excellent legal drafting and analysis skills. Ability to review and comment on legal texts. Strong interpersonal skills for effective engagement with civil society and disability rights stakeholders in policy dialogue. Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Teams. Fluency in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken).