Disability Inclusion & CBID Specialist

About the role

The Sustainable Research and Development (SRD) Center seeks a Disability Inclusion & Community‑Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Specialist to lead technical work on disability inclusion, accessibility, and rights‑based approaches in Jordan. The role will guide the design and implementation of a baseline study, ensuring that the perspectives of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations shape all activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on disability inclusion, CBID, accessibility, and participation of persons with disabilities.
• Design inclusive data‑collection tools, including OPD capacity assessments and community self‑assessment instruments.
• Support participatory community mapping and identify barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
• Facilitate consultations with OPDs, community members, service providers, and local stakeholders.
• Ensure fieldwork is inclusive, safe, respectful, and accessible.
• Analyze findings on disability inclusion, service access, social participation, and community support systems.
• Contribute to baseline, OPD capacity, and community mapping reports, and formulate practical recommendations.

Required profile

• University degree in social sciences, disability studies, development studies, public health, rehabilitation, education, or a related field.
• 5‑9 years of experience in disability inclusion, CBID, community‑based rehabilitation, or rights‑based programming.
• Strong knowledge of the disability context in Jordan and experience working with OPDs, CBOs, or service providers.
• Proven experience in participatory assessments, community consultations, or qualitative research.
• Fluency in Arabic and strong written English communication skills.

Required skills

• Technical guidance on disability inclusion and accessibility.
• Design of inclusive data‑collection tools.
• Facilitation of multi‑stakeholder consultations.
• Qualitative research and analysis.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence inclusive development policies in Jordan.
• Collaboration with international NGOs, UN agencies, and donor‑funded projects.
• Professional growth in a multidisciplinary research environment.