Gap Analysis of the Current Disability Assessment System and Transition, East Jerusalem, SociaPolicy and Health Sections, 6 Months (Hybrid)

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Contract Duration: 6 Months
Working arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current disability assessment and certification system within the Ministry of Health (MoH), including its structure, tools, processes, and performance, and to identify gaps and limitations in relation to the transition toward a functional assessment approach for persons with disabilities.

Building on the previous assessment conducted in 2022 under the Report on Palestine Disability Assessments for Social Protection, and in line with the national direction outlined in the concept note recently endorsed by the Minister of Health, this assignment will support the Ministry in identifying existing capacities, areas requiring strengthening, and critical gaps. This will enable a gradual and effective transition toward a standardised, rights-based functional assessment system aligned with the guidance of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the International Labour Organisation's (ILO), Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202), Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention, 1983 (No. 159), Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), and The Employment Injury Benefits Convention, 1964 (No. 121).

This transition is not only intended to strengthen assessment methodologies but also to support broader system outcomes, including enhanced inclusion, improved targeting of social protection, strengthened labour market inclusion and access to decent work and sustainable livelihoods, and more equitable and person-centred delivery of health, rehabilitation, and social services for persons with disabilities.

The assignment will generate evidence-based recommendations and a prio...