[Pdf-women] Call for Expression of Interest – Consultant to Prepare CRPD Shadow Report for Pohnpei Consumer Council (FSM)

[Soloveni Vitoso]

Dear Members,
The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) is pleased to announce an opportunity for qualified consultants to support the Pohnpei Consumer Council in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) through the preparation of a CRPD Shadow Report. This initiative is a critical step in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities and ensuring that their voices are meaningfully represented in national and international reporting processes.
Terms of Reference (TOR):
The consultant will be tasked with conducting an independent review of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Pohnpei. Responsibilities include:

  *   Engaging with stakeholders and facilitating consultations.
  *   Conducting policy analyses and identifying key challenges.
  *   Drafting and finalizing a comprehensive shadow report with recommendations to strengthen disability inclusion and rights.

Submission Details:

  *   For TOR requests, please contact: Soloveni.Vitoso at pacificdisability.org
  *   Applications should be submitted to: Violet.Savu at pacificdisability.org
  *   Deadline for submission: 13 March 2026

We encourage all members and partners to share this announcement widely within your networks to ensure that qualified candidates are reached. This consultancy represents an important opportunity to contribute to the progressive realization of disability rights in the Pacific region.
We thank you for your continued commitment to advancing inclusion and solidarity across our member organizations.
Kind Regards,

Soloveni Vitoso | Interim Public Relations and Communications Officer
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