Project Assistant for Disability Reform

The Asia Foundation is a non-profit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our programs address critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century— governance and law, economic development, women’s empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation. In addition, our Books for Asia and professional exchange programs are among the ways we encourage Asia’s continued development as a peaceful, just, and thriving region of the world.

If you share the same vision and commitment, we invite you to express your interest in our Consultant’s open tender for The Asia Foundation Philippines office. Kindly submit your applications by November 27, 2022 to [email protected]

Background of the Program

Coalitions for Change (CfC) is a partnership program of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and The Asia Foundation in the Philippines. CfC supports the formulation and implementation of key policies consistent with the government’s agenda on economic growth, improved governance, and social development.

The program creates spaces for collaboration, strengthening coalitions and networks, civil society, the private sector, the government, academia, and others to bring about transformative change. Working with these motivated groups and individuals, and underpinned with technical and political analysis, CfC successfully delivers reforms that lead to sustainable and inclusive development, improving the lives of Filipinos.

Background of the Assignment

The Asia Foundation’s work in the disability sector focused on enabling persons with disability

(PWDs) to exercise their right to vote. Through Fully Abled Nation, TAF supported various initiatives during the recent local and national elections including making polling places accessible, capacity building, voter registration and election monitoring. As a result, more PWDs were able to vote.

After the work on inclusive elections, TAF, through CfC, focused its attention on the remaining issues and barriers faced by PWDs particularly on education and employment. On the inclusive education policy, there are initiatives to put in place relevant mechanisms to ensure the holistic participation of children with disabilities in schools. In the executive branch, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to release its inclusive education framework after validating it within the agency. However, there are still existing barriers, specifically physical accessibility of the schools that hinder children with disabilities from actively participating in school.

CfC is seeking to hire the following consultancy position:

1. One (1) Project Assistant

Project Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and strengthen advocacy for disability inclusion through social media.
2. Assist in scheduling, meeting documentation, data analysis and presentation, crafting presentations and action plans to be presented to government officials and key stakeholders.
3. Provide technical assistance to preparation of policy papers, briefers, presentations, and other reference materials.
4. Network and collaborate with government agencies and civil society organizations, coalitions, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders in developing content messages and the delivery of advocacy plans.
5. Contribute to team discussions and strategy planning.
6. Attend and coordinate team meetings with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
7. Maintain collaborative relationships with the CfC Social Development team, its network, and partners.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communication Arts, Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences.). A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills in both English and Filipino.
3. Has experience in leading advocacy campaigns.
4. Preferably has experience in policy research and development. The candidate must demonstrate familiarity with legislative policies, context, processes, and programming.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills in both English and Filipino.
6. Demonstrated experience working in adaptive programs and development entrepreneurship would be an advantage.

The Asia Foundation is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, sex, disability, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Support will be provided to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.