Consultant to Evidence the use of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards

  • Closing date 31/12/2024

HelpAge International and CBM Global, as custodians of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards (HIS), are inviting applications to lead an evidencing review on the use of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards since 2018 to present day.

The research is intended to provide a clear understanding of its value add and gaps in the humanitarian and DRR sector and how a revised inclusion standard or other options should look is needed. As such, this project will focus on generating evidence from actors at global and local level to inform the decision-making process, with a final plan regarding the future of the HIS or other options to be made with clear recommendations at the end of the project.

The Humanitarian Inclusion Standards for Older People and People with Disabilities (HIS) was first published in 2018 by the Age and Disability Consortium as part of the ADCAP programme. The HIS was developed under the guidance of the consortium of CBM Global, DisasterReady.org, Humanity & Inclusion, HelpAge International, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Oxford Brookes University and RedR UK, who provided oversight and technical guidance in developing project activities and innovators of change in developing the HIS as well as many other complimentary technical materials.

The ideal consultant/s should among others have relevant humanitarian experience related to age and disability inclusion, inclusive humanitarian policy and programme development, and monitoring and evaluation.

Experience in working with or for Organisations of Persons with Disabilities or Older Peoples Association is recommended.

Proven experience in undertaking evaluation/research and working remotely, with skills in qualitative and quantitative participatory research and data analysis.

Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for delivery of the assignment and 1-2 examples of previous work to HelpAge HR Jobs@helpage.org with the email subject: Consultancy – Evidencing the use of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards

The EOI should include:
• Cover letter outlining their suitability for the assignment.
• CV highlighting relevant experience.
• A brief proposal detailing the approach, methodology and proposed budget.
Applications should be submitted by 31 December 2024.

More information in the PDF below:

Download: HIS-evidencing-TOR-for-Job-application-Nov-28.pdf