[Hiring] National Consultant for Development of a Home Visiting Programme @AGORA

Role Description

To further strengthen services for children with disabilities and their families, the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) has requested technical support from UNICEF Oman to adapt and institutionalize the Portage Home Visiting Programme within the national social service system. The programme focuses on empowering caregivers through:

• Coaching
• Individualized developmental planning
• Regular home visits
• Monitoring of child progress
• Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities across key domains, including communication, cognition, socialization, self-help, and motor development

The consultant will provide technical assistance for the design and development of a Portage-based home visiting programme for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and conduct ToT. The assignment will contribute to strengthening Oman’s disability-inclusive social service system by:

• Empowering families and caregivers
• Enhancing the capacities of the social workforce
• Ensuring that children with disabilities receive timely, family-centered developmental support within their communities

Qualifications

• Masters degree in disciplines such as:
• Disability Inclusion
• Child Development and Early Intervention
• Special Education
• Social Work and Case Management
• Programme Design and Capacity Development

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the design and implementation of programmes for children with disabilities, early intervention, family support, or community-based services
• Extensive, demonstrable experience in developing training curricula, training materials, and delivering ToT programmes for frontline service providers
• Knowledge of disability rights frameworks, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and international best practices in disability inclusive programming
• Experience with the Portage Home Visiting Programme or similar family-centered early intervention models
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package