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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Dear Members,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Warm greetings from the PDF,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">We are pleased to share a call for an experienced consultant to lead the development of our
<b>Pacific SDG-CRPD Monitoring Report 2021–2025: From Recognition to Realization of Rights.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>Call for Consultant – Pacific SDG-CRPD Monitoring Report (2021–2025 Update)</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the development of its regional SDG-CRPD Monitoring Report 2021–2025: From Recognition to
Realization of Rights.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">This report will analyse progress and challenges in advancing disability rights in the Pacific, drawing on data collected by Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)
and partners across the region.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Review and validate regional disability data (2021–2025).</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Assess progress against CRPD Articles and SDG targets.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Document case studies and impact stories.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Draft a comprehensive, accessible monitoring report plus summary versions for advocacy.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>What We’re Looking For</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•10+ years’ experience in disability inclusion, equity and rights in the Pacific.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Strong track record in research, analysis, and report writing.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Deep knowledge of CRPD, SDGs, and policy frameworks.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">•Commitment to accessibility and inclusion.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>Timeline</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Work runs from Sept 2025 – Dec 2025.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>How to Apply</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Send your cover letter, CV, and proposed consultancy fee to
<b><a style="margin: 0px;" data-linkindex="1" title="mailto:infor@pacificdisability.org" class="x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWA2aa78f53-78b8-6b99-e44f-98755fe3d919" href="mailto:infor@pacificdisability.org">infor@pacificdisability.org</a></b> with subject line: Consultancy
– SDG-CRPD Monitoring Report 2021–2025.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>Application deadline:</b> 30th August 2025</span></p>
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