Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI Global) seeks to strengthen its documentation and reporting capacity through the engagement of a Research Assistant (RA) for a fixed-term remote consultancy. The position supports a growing portfolio of workstreams requiring structured writing, editing, and consolidation of internal materials into high-quality, submission-ready outputs. The assignment runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 November 2026, with a total consultancy fee of USD 3,500. Role Overview The Research Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the Secretariat by transforming existing documentation into clear, structured, and coherent reports. Rather than generating content from scratch, the RA will focus on synthesizing pre-existing materials such as notes, transcripts, concept papers, and recordings into polished documents. Working under the supervision of the Director of Advocacy and Research, the RA will collaborate closely with designated Secretariat focal points across multiple reporting streams. The role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain consistency across various outputs. Core Responsibilities The Research Assistant is expected to contribute across several functional areas, including drafting, documentation management, and research support. Key responsibilities include: Drafting, editing, and refining reports and short-form documents using existing internal materials Organizing diverse inputs such as meeting notes, transcripts, and multimedia references into structured formats Maintaining version control across drafts, including tracked changes and finalized documents Conducting desk research to fill information gaps, including policy references, legal frameworks, and citations Ensuring proper referencing and inclusion of credible source links Supporting the Secretariat through regular updates, including weekly check-ins and email communication Key Deliverables The Research Assistant will contribute to the completion of seven major documents, each requiring a structured and consistent approach aligned with TCI standards. TCI Plenary Report (1 Report) This report will document the 2024 TCI Plenary, a major convening of members, partners, and allies focused on advancing inclusion for persons with psychosocial disabilities. Length: Approximately 30–32 pages Source materials: Concept notes, documentation notes, and panel recordings Output: Draft report for internal review Final report incorporating feedback, ready for dissemination Country Mission Reports (5 Reports) These reports will capture insights from five country missions conducted between 2023 and 2024. These missions focused on mobilizing and engaging organizations of persons with psychosocial disabilities, fostering dialogue, and strengthening networks. Length: Approximately 20–22 pages per report Source materials: Concept notes, field documentation, and images Output: Draft reports based on a standardized template Final versions incorporating feedback and aligned for publication Deinstitutionalization Webinar Report (1 Report) This report summarizes a four-part webinar series conducted in 2021, focusing on practical approaches to deinstitutionalization. Status: Draft already available Requirement: Structural revision and editorial refinement Output: Revised draft for review Fully edited and polished final report Standard Report Components Each document produced by the Research Assistant must include the following elements where applicable: Table of contents List of abbreviations and acronyms Executive summary Introduction and background Key findings and highlights Conclusions and recommendations Annexes and references All outputs must adhere to consistent formatting, structure, and style guidelines as agreed with the Secretariat. Cross-Cutting Outputs In addition to report writing, the Research Assistant will ensure effective documentation management across all assignments. This includes: Maintaining organized digital folders (Google Drive) with all source materials and references Updating a weekly progress tracker using Google Sheets or Excel Delivering clean, submission-ready documents in Google Docs or Microsoft Word Providing a comprehensive list of cited references for each report Preferred Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical writing skills and subject matter familiarity. Key qualifications include: Minimum of two years’ experience in disability rights, inclusion, or related documentation work Demonstrated ability to produce CRPD-aligned content through previous writing samples Strong drafting and editing skills, particularly for long-form reports Ability to synthesize complex and unstructured inputs into clear narratives Effective time management and responsiveness to feedback and deadlines Experience handling sensitive or internal information with professionalism and discretion Basic knowledge of referencing standards and fact-checking practices Preference will be given to persons with disabilities and individuals with experience in international disability advocacy movements. Conclusion This consultancy presents an opportunity to contribute to impactful global work in disability inclusion by strengthening the documentation and communication of key initiatives. The Research Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring that TCI Global’s knowledge products are clear, accessible, and aligned with its mission to advance inclusion for persons with psychosocial disabilities. VIEW THE TERMS OF REFERENCE HERE For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.