Terms of Reference (TORs) for Recruitment of Experts in Braille and Rwandan Sign Language for Schools With Learners Having Visual and Hearing Impairments
Entreprise non précisée
Published 6 days ago · Expires 1 month from now
Job description
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORS) FOR RECRUITMENT OF EXPERTS IN BRAILLE AND RWANDAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR SCHOOLS WITH LEARNERS HAVING VISUAL AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
1. About UPHLS
The Umbrella of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS and for Health Promotion (UPHLS) is a national network of organizations of persons with disabilities, established on 21 September 2006 and registered with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) under registration No. 048/NGO/2015. Over the years, UPHLS has evolved from an initial focus on HIV/AIDS to a broader mandate encompassing health promotion, social inclusion, economic empowerment, and disability rights advocacy, in response to the evolving needs and priorities of the communities it serves.
UPHLS’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of organizations for persons with disabilities and stakeholders to promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities for inclusive services and participation. Its vision is an inclusive society where diverse persons with disabilities are empowered to enjoy wellbeing and dignity.
2. Background and Context
Inclusive education aims to ensure equitable access to quality education for all learners, including those with visual and hearing impairments. In line with national education priorities and global commitments to equity and inclusion, the Rwanda Education Board (REB) is committed to promoting inclusive education by strengthening policies, building teacher capacity, and supporting schools to implement the national curriculum in accessible and inclusive ways for learners with diverse needs.
To strengthen inclusive practices, qualified Braille Experts and Sign Language Experts will be engaged to provide professional support in selected inclusive schools enrolling learners with visual and hearing impairments. This support will contribute to the effective implementation of UDL by enabling teachers to use accessible instructional materials, adaptive communication methods, and inclusive assessment practices.
Generally, education for learners with visual and hearing impairments must move beyond mere school attendance and social interaction with teachers and peers without disabilities, toward the delivery of quality, equitable, and learner-centered educational services that support meaningful participation and learning outcomes.
The situation is even more critical for learners with hearing impairments, many of whom are born without early access to a natural language that serves as a foundation for communication with parents, guardians, and educators. This gap significantly affects their cognitive, linguistic, and academic development.
It is against this background that UPHLS, in partnership with REB and UNICEF, is seeking passionate, empathic, enthusiastic, and competent experts in Braille and Rwandan Sign Language to strengthen inclusive education by building teachers’ capacities through on-site coaching, mentoring, and outreach support in model schools and Tea...
1. About UPHLS
The Umbrella of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS and for Health Promotion (UPHLS) is a national network of organizations of persons with disabilities, established on 21 September 2006 and registered with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) under registration No. 048/NGO/2015. Over the years, UPHLS has evolved from an initial focus on HIV/AIDS to a broader mandate encompassing health promotion, social inclusion, economic empowerment, and disability rights advocacy, in response to the evolving needs and priorities of the communities it serves.
UPHLS’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of organizations for persons with disabilities and stakeholders to promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities for inclusive services and participation. Its vision is an inclusive society where diverse persons with disabilities are empowered to enjoy wellbeing and dignity.
2. Background and Context
Inclusive education aims to ensure equitable access to quality education for all learners, including those with visual and hearing impairments. In line with national education priorities and global commitments to equity and inclusion, the Rwanda Education Board (REB) is committed to promoting inclusive education by strengthening policies, building teacher capacity, and supporting schools to implement the national curriculum in accessible and inclusive ways for learners with diverse needs.
To strengthen inclusive practices, qualified Braille Experts and Sign Language Experts will be engaged to provide professional support in selected inclusive schools enrolling learners with visual and hearing impairments. This support will contribute to the effective implementation of UDL by enabling teachers to use accessible instructional materials, adaptive communication methods, and inclusive assessment practices.
Generally, education for learners with visual and hearing impairments must move beyond mere school attendance and social interaction with teachers and peers without disabilities, toward the delivery of quality, equitable, and learner-centered educational services that support meaningful participation and learning outcomes.
The situation is even more critical for learners with hearing impairments, many of whom are born without early access to a natural language that serves as a foundation for communication with parents, guardians, and educators. This gap significantly affects their cognitive, linguistic, and academic development.
It is against this background that UPHLS, in partnership with REB and UNICEF, is seeking passionate, empathic, enthusiastic, and competent experts in Braille and Rwandan Sign Language to strengthen inclusive education by building teachers’ capacities through on-site coaching, mentoring, and outreach support in model schools and Tea...