Advisory Technical Group Member for Assistive Technology

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Position Title: Advisory Technical Group Member for Assistive Technology
Location: Remote Work
Country: Remote
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, was established to address the significant gap in access to appropriate, high-quality, and affordable assistive technology (AT) globally. The organization aims to reach 500 million more people with life-changing assistive technology by 203

• The ATscale Secretariat is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. ATscale operates with a mission to bring greater resources and strategic focus to the global challenge of assistive technology access, particularly for the poor and vulnerable populations who are disproportionately affected by the lack of AT. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion, particularly encouraging candidates with lived experiences of disability to apply. For more information, visit https://atscalepartnership.org/

Job Overview:
The position involves joining the ATscale Advisory Technical Group, which is composed of technical experts from various disciplines relevant to assistive technology. The group provides independent advice on ATscale’s strategic priorities, annual work plans, country engagements, and global interventions. The incumbent will be expected to assist in setting priorities aligned with ATscale’s goals, identify gaps, and develop sector-wide strategies. The role also includes supporting the design and improvement of technical documents and programs related to assistive technology initiatives for hearing function. The incumbent will engage in monitoring and evaluation activities, participate in virtual meetings, and provide expert insights on trends and risks in the hearing-related assistive technology sector. The workload will depend on the needs of ATscale, and the position offers retainer contracts with no minimum working days expected.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide independent advice and feedback on ATscale’s strategic priorities and annual work plans.
• Assist in identifying gaps and prioritizing areas for intervention.
• Support the development of technical documents and proposals related to assistive technology for hearing function.
• Participate in the evaluation of proposals for their strategic value and technical soundness.
• Provide expert insights on trends and risks in the hearing-related assistive technology sector.
• Identify potential collaborators for AT initiatives.
• Lead capacity-building activities such as webinars and workshops.
• Engage in ATscale’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework.
• Participate in virtual meetings with stakeholders to discuss initiatives and provide recommendations. 1
• Offer individual consultations on assistive technology for hearing as needed. 1
• Undertake other related duties as required, including potential travel for in-person meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters or above) in relevant fields such as Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology, health or public health, rehabilitation, biomedical science, or statistics.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in assistive technology, particularly in Public Health, Non-communicable diseases, or ear and hearing care.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical or program implementation of Ear and Hearing care services in low-resource settings.
• Proven experience in providing technical advice for assistive technology programs.
• Familiarity with global AT markets and stakeholders, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
• Understanding of cultural, linguistic, and economic factors influencing AT adoption.
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in international development or humanitarian aid is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree (Masters or above) in relevant disciplines such as Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology, health or public health, rehabilitation, biomedical science, or statistics. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of combined experience in assistive technology, particularly in the areas of Public Health, Non-communicable diseases, or ear and hearing care. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in clinical or program implementation of Ear and Hearing care services in low-resource settings, as well as experience in providing technical advice for planning and monitoring assistive technology programs. Familiarity with global AT markets and stakeholders, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, is essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory. A working knowledge of other UN languages is considered an advantage.

Additional Notes:
The contract type is an Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) with a retainer contract level of ICS-1

• The initial contract duration is one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The position is remote, and UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities. Candidates from underrepresented groups, including women and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. UNOPS also makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.