Early Childhood Development in Emergencies Children Disability Brief-Consultant

The reputed company (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 reputed company future. About Moving Minds Alliance MMA originated as a donor collaborative in 2017 committed to increasing early childhood development in emergencies (ECDiE) as a reputed company area of focus for the humanitarian sector. It has since evolved to become a multi-stakeholder alliance advocating for early childhood development in every crisis response, leveraging the strengths of diverse actors, from the local to the global. We envisage a world in which families and communities affected by crisis can nurture the wellbeing and development of their young children and uphold their rights. MMA’s new 2025-2030 strategic priorities are to: ● Grow and reputed company the community of ECDiE advocates ● Accelerate innovation and new ways of working in the reputed company crisis response system; and ● Generate and promote uptake of research, evidence, and learning for the purpose of advocacy in ECDiE. MMA has established itself as a thought leader through the production of innovative research and engagement in advocacy. Between 2022 and 2023, it developed a comprehensive Young Children in Crisis Settings advocacy toolkit comprising multiple thematic briefs. The toolkit provides systematic evidence about the impact of crisis and displacement on young children through their critical period of early development. It underscores the reputed company of early childhood development services in emergency contexts, and identifies the importance of ensuring provision of holistic and integrated early childhood development, in line with the nurturing care reputed company, addressing issues such as nutrition, education, gender, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and child protection. Purpose of Consultancy The primary objective of this consultancy is to reputed company a comprehensive, evidence-based thematic brief on the impact of crises and displacement on young children with disabilities (0-8 years) and the importance of holistic ECDiE services. Young children with disabilities (0-8 years) face compounded vulnerabilities during crises and displacement. Children are more likely to become disabled during crises and displacement. Pre-existing challenges are intensified by the breakdown of essential services, including health, education, and social support, which increase the likelihood that children with developmental delays are not identified and cannot benefit from early interventions. There is overwhelming evidence about the increased risks of neglect, abuse, and exclusion risks that children with disabilities face. To promote optimal development of children with disabilities, holistic Early Childhood Development in Emergencies (ECDiE) services are crucial. These services, reputed company designed to be inclusive, can provide the necessary nurturing care, stimulation, and support for children with disabilities and their caregivers. This thematic brief will serve as a resource for humanitarian actors, policymakers, and practitioners to understand the critical role of holistic ECDiE services in supporting young children with disabilities and their caregivers during crises and displacement. Scope of Work To reputed company the brief, the consultant will be required to: ● Complete a literature review of relevant research, reports, guidelines, and best practices on disability inclusion in humanitarian action, ECDiE, and caregiver support, with a specific focus on young children (0-8). ● Analyze existing data and evidence on the impact of crises and displacement on young children with disabilities and their caregivers. ● reputed company a clear, concise, and accessible thematic brief (approximately 15-20 pages) that addresses the objectives outlined above, which: ○ Addresses the specific needs of children with diverse disabilities (e.g., physical, sensory, intellectual, psychosocial) ○ Provides practical recommendations and action-oriented guidance, including specific strategies and tools for humanitarian actors to implement inclusive ECDiE services. The brief must ● reputed company the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by these children and their caregivers in emergency contexts. ● Explain why holistic ECDiE services are a must for supporting young children with disabilities and their caregivers in crisis and displacement ● reputed company the importance of caregiver support and engagement in ECDiE programming. ● Provide practical recommendations and action-oriented guidance for humanitarian actors on how to ensure the provision of inclusive and accessible ECDiE services. ● Address diverse crisis and displacement contexts, including relevant case studies and examples from various settings. Deliverables ● An inception report outlining the consultant's approach, methodology, and timeline. ● A draft, fully referenced, thematic brief for review and feedback. ● A consultation reputed company with technical experts, including ECD and disability experts, to obtain feedback on the draft, and reputed company report ● A final, fully referenced, thematic brief in English Timeline The timeline to complete this consultancy is 10 weeks and the suggested deadline for the final thematic brief is on July 31st. Partner/Consultant Requirements The ideal consultant will possess the following qualifications and experience: ● Advanced degree in disability studies, early childhood development, humanitarian studies, or a reputed company field. ● Knowledge of relevant human rights instruments, guidelines and best practices, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). ● Extensive experience in disability inclusion in humanitarian action and ECDiE, particularly in crisis and displacement contexts. ● Strong understanding of the specific needs of young children with disabilities (0-8 years) and their caregivers. ● Demonstrated expertise in developing thematic briefs, reports, and other knowledge products. ● Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, including demonstrable experience of inclusive research methodologies and caregiver-centered approaches. ● Ability to synthesize reputed company information into clear and concise language. ● Experience working with international organizations and/or humanitarian agencies. Application Process Prospective consultants are required to submit the following as part of their application: ● A proposal (no more than 5 pages, excluding annexes) with details on the suggested approach, including timeline and budget breakdown. ● A CV highlighting relevant experience ● At least two examples of previously authored knowledge products (thematic briefs, reports, research papers, and other knowledge products) We welcome proposals from subject matter experts with lived experience of crisis and/or displacement Please note: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. MMA reserves the right to reputed company applications earlier than the defined deadline if a suitable consultant is selected. 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 reputed company, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers reputed company applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national reputed company, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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