Onboarding of an Innovation Research Consultant for Inclusive Technologies

at  International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of B.SC/HND
• Familiar with donor-funded projects and reporting methodologies.
• Consultant MUST be located and operational in the BAY states and be able to be deployed within short notice to OTL-supported LGAs within the BAY states.
• Consultant MUST have experience of conducting research on inclusive education.
• Consultant MUST have conducted similar work within the country preferably Northeast Nigeria and can show verifiable report(s) of previous assessments conducted.
• A minimum of two verifiable reports sample MUST be submitted for review.
• Consultant MUST be a Nigerian citizen.
• Experienced people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to participate.
• The Consultant/Training partner MUST work hand-in-hand with the Learning Facilitators, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and community structures during the research.
• Standard of Professional Conduct: The Consultant must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
  IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  All applications and submission should be sent to NGHR.ConsultantsApplications@rescue.org before COB, Thursday 6th of February,2025
  Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
  Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures

• Enhancing access to quality education for learners with diverse learning needs.
• Identifying effective and recommend technological tools and practices.
• Addressing barriers to the adoption and implementation of technology for education.
• Recommending strategies to scale and sustain technology-driven education practices