Advisor, Governance and Inclusion

Member OPDs apply clear governance arrangements and organisational policies to support accountable decisions, protect member rights and fulfil applicable obligations.

• Review constitutions, governance procedures and organisational policies to identify gaps and inconsistencies.
• Advise on Board and management responsibilities, delegated authority and accountability to members.
• Support the development and review of policies covering conflicts of interest, confidentiality, ethical conduct and complaints.
• Explain relevant legal and policy requirements in accessible language.
• Document recommendations and support implementation following approval through the appropriate governance channels.

Member OPDs strengthen people management practices and safeguards to support fair treatment, accessible workplaces and appropriate responses to complaints and concerns.

• Review recruitment, employment documentation, induction, performance management and grievance procedures.
• Recommend improvements to support consistent and fair employment practices.
• Advise on accessibility, reasonable accommodation and equal participation in employment.
• Support policies and procedures addressing discrimination, harassment, exploitation and abuse.
• Guide OPDs on confidential recordkeeping, reporting channels and referral procedures.
• Refer sensitive employment and safeguarding matters through approved channels.

OPD programmes address gender-related barriers and provide accessible opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in planning, delivery and review.

• Review programme plans and activities to identify barriers affecting women and girls with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.
• Recommend practical measures to improve representation, accessibility and participation.
• Support consultations which capture different experiences and priorities.
• Advise on integrating gender equality into programme objectives, budgets, activities and monitoring indicators.
• Support appropriate collection and analysis of participation data, with confidentiality and consent safeguards.
• Review participant feedback and recommend adjustments to programme delivery.

Member OPDs use accessible, evidence-based guidance to communicate disability rights priorities and contribute informed submissions to policy and governance discussions.

• Identify advocacy support needs through consultation with member OPDs.
• Develop guidance notes, briefing materials and templates on disability rights, gender equality, governance and employment issues.
• Translate technical concepts into practical language and accessible formats.
• Support OPDs in preparing consultation responses, policy submissions and meeting briefs.
• Check resources for accuracy, relevance and consistency with approved PDF positions.
• Document feedback and update resources as requirements and member needs change.

Funding proposals include clear governance, gender equality, inclusion, HR and safeguarding provisions aligned with proposed activities and donor requirements.

• Review proposal requirements and identify relevant technical obligations.
• Contribute content on gender equality, disability inclusion, organisational safeguards and people management.
• Identify staffing, accessibility and capacity-development needs arising from proposed activities.
• Recommend suitable indicators and evidence sources for tracking inclusion and safeguarding commitments.
• Review technical commitments against organisational capacity and proposed budgets.
• Coordinate inputs with responsible colleagues and document outstanding requirements before submission.

Member OPDs identify governance, legal, HR, gender and safeguarding risks early and implement documented actions to reduce exposure and strengthen accountability.

• Review organisational practices and records to identify compliance gaps and emerging risks.
• Maintain a record of identified risks, recommended actions, responsible persons and target dates.
• Assess the potential impact of risks on members, staff, programme participants and organisational operations.
• Recommend corrective actions and support implementation within approved authority.
• Monitor progress and escalate overdue actions or material risks to the reporting manager.
• Coordinate specialist advice or referrals where matters require expertise beyond the role's scope.