UN Women has opened applications for a home-based international consultancy opportunity for a Migrant Women and Disabilities Expert Consultant.

The four-month assignment offers experienced researchers and policy experts the opportunity to contribute to global efforts advancing gender-responsive migration policies and disability inclusion.

The consultancy falls under UN Women’s flagship Making Migration Safe for Women Programme, which works to strengthen the rights, protection, and economic empowerment of migrant women across multiple countries.

About the Consultancy

UN Women is seeking an expert consultant to lead the development of a policy brief examining the experiences of migrant women with disabilities.

The assignment will explore both the opportunities and challenges associated with migration for women with disabilities, including how migration can support empowerment, access to services, and economic opportunities, while also highlighting the discrimination, exclusion, and risks many women face throughout migration journeys.

The research will pay particular attention to:

Physical disabilities linked to migration experiences
Mental health and psychosocial disabilities
Gender-based violence and exploitation
Access to healthcare and social protection
Decent work and labour rights
Detention and migration governance
Sexual and reproductive health services
Barriers to economic participation

Supporting Evidence-Based Migration Policies

The consultancy is part of UN Women’s broader efforts to ensure that migration governance is gender-responsive and grounded in human rights principles.

The Making Migration Safe for Women Programme, funded by Germany, has been implemented in Ethiopia and South Africa since 2019 and expanded to Senegal in 2026.

The programme supports:

Gender-responsive migration policies
Protection of migrant women’s rights
Improved migration data collection
Evidence-based policymaking
Strengthened international standards on migration and gender equality

Key Responsibilities

The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting research and stakeholder engagement activities that will inform the development of the policy brief.

Core responsibilities include:

Conducting background research and literature reviews
Developing a project outline and workplan
Organizing and facilitating a virtual stakeholder consultation
Preparing consultation reports and summary notes
Conducting 5–8 key informant interviews
Drafting and revising the policy brief
Producing communication and advocacy messages based on findings
Preparing an accessible plain-language summary of the final report

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

A major component of the consultancy involves organizing a virtual consultation bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders.

Participants are expected to include:

Civil society organizations
Organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs)
Women’s rights organizations
Migrant-led organizations
Academic experts
International organizations
Human rights specialists
Relevant United Nations mechanisms

The consultation will help ensure that the policy brief reflects the lived experiences and priorities of migrant women with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

UN Women is seeking candidates with strong expertise in gender equality, migration, disability rights, and policy research.

Applicants should possess:

A Master’s degree in gender studies, development studies, social policy, human rights, or a related field

Alternatively:

A Bachelor’s degree combined with additional qualifying experience may be considered

Required Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

At least five years of experience conducting or supporting research on gender equality, women’s rights, and migration
Experience working on disability rights or disability inclusion
Strong background in policy-oriented research and knowledge products
Familiarity with international frameworks on migration, gender equality, disability rights, and human rights
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Language Requirements

Applicants must have:

Fluency in English

Additional UN languages are considered an asset.

Consultancy Deliverables

The consultant will deliver a series of outputs between June and September 2026.

Major deliverables include:

Research plan and project outline
Virtual consultation design and facilitation
Consultation summary report
Key informant interviews
Draft and final policy brief
Advocacy and communication messages
Accessible plain-language summary of findings

The consultancy is expected to conclude in September 2026.

Home-Based and Internationally Accessible

The position is fully remote, allowing qualified experts from around the world to contribute without relocation requirements.

The consultant will work closely with UN Women’s Economic Empowerment Section and report directly to the Global Coordinator of the Making Migration Safe for Women Programme.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the UN Women Careers Portal.

Position: Migrant Women and Disabilities Expert Consultant

Organization: UN Women

Location: Home-Based

Contract Duration: 4 Months

Application Deadline: 16 June 2026

Professionals with expertise in migration, disability rights, gender equality, and policy research are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to contribute to global efforts promoting the rights and inclusion of migrant women with disabilities.

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