Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), throughout its 75 years of existence, began in 1947 as a small fundraising drive to coordinate the social aid work after the Second World War. Today, NCA is one of the Nordic countries’ largest aid organisations. NCA is an International Non-Governmental Organization which provide emergency assistance in disasters, work for long-term development in local communities and address the root causes of poverty, NCA advocate for just decisions by public authorities, business, and religious leaders. NCA is present in around 30 countries to provide humanitarian assistance. Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), an international non-governmental organization, has been operational in Northeast Nigeria since 2017, delivering humanitarian assistance across Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), and WASH.
Applications are invited for:
Title: Consultant for Accessibility Audit (for Disability Inclusion)
Locations: Pulka, Monguno & Dikwa - Borno Employment Type: Contract Reporting to: NCA Nigeria WASH and GBV Program Managers
NCA Nigeria WASH and GBV Facilities Accessibility Audit Purpose
Audit the accessibility of WASH and GBV facilities across NCA and partner sites in Northeast Nigeria, identify barriers faced by people with disabilities, and recommend measures to remove them.
Background
NCA has been operating in the Northeast of Nigeria since 2017, delivering humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas. NCA works closely with its national partner organizations, an approach that fulfils its mandate to strengthen civil society. NCA works in four local government areas in Borno State in Northeast Nigeria: Dikwa, Monguno, Gwoza-Pulka, and Maiduguri to save lives, alleviate suffering and safeguard the dignity of conflicted-affected populations. NCA implements humanitarian programs in: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CRWASH).
NCA implements humanitarian programs in:
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH)
Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CRWASH).
In Pulka, Monguno and Dikwa, NCA and its partners operate Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces and have constructed boreholes, latrines and showers in IDP camps and host communities. However, people with disabilities face barriers to accessing some of these services.
NCA is commissioning this accessibility audit to identify barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from accessing NCA and partner GBV and WASH services on an equal basis with people without disabilities.
The findings will inform practical measures to remove these barriers and improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Specific Tasks The consultant will be required to:
Evaluate the accessibility of the specified facilities.
Identify physical and environmental barriers affecting persons with disabilities.
Review access to entrances, pathways, and relevant service areas.
Evaluate the accessibility of the WASH facilities covered by the audit.
Document accessibility gaps with appropriate supporting evidence.
Recommend practical corrective actions.
Prioritize recommendations based on urgency and feasibility.
Expected Deliverables The total contract period for the consultancy will be 13 days starting from the day of the contract signing. Within this timeframe, the following deliverables are to be completed.
Completed accessibility assessments for all covered facilities.
A draft accessibility audit report.
Photographic evidence of identified accessibility barriers, where appropriate.
Practical, prioritized recommendations and action points.
The consultant is expected to complete the assignment within the schedule below. Early completion is encouraged where feasible.
Duration: Two (2) weeks
Dikwa: 3–5 November 2026, including travel days (3 days).
Monguno: 6–9 November 2026, including travel days (4 days).
Pulka: 11–16 November 2026, including travel days (6 days).
Reporting and Supervision:
The consultant will report to GBV/ASRH and WASH Managers. The GBV/ASRH and WASH program team will supervise and provide support throughout this assignment period.
Expected Background and Experience At a minimum, the consultant should possess and demonstrate the combined skill sets and experience detailed below:
The person should be a certified consultant to conduct accessibility audit.
Have demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits.
The consultant must also possess knowledge of disability inclusion and accessibility standards, strong report-writing skills, and relevant field experience.
Evaluation Criteria:
Relevant qualifications and certifications. (20 points)
Demonstrated experience in accessibility and disability-inclusion audits. (20 points)
Quality of the proposed methodology and technical approach. (20 points)
Evidence of successfully completing similar assignments. (20 points)
Completeness and competitiveness of the financial proposal. (20 points).
NCA’s Commitment:
Provide accommodation for the consultant throughout the assignment.
Arrange local transportation during the assignment.
Book the consultant’s flights for the assignment.
Payment Schedule:
Payments will be executed upon approval of the submitted and completed deliverables in the agreed work plan and submission of products of agreed quality, by NCA. An invoice and proof of satisfactory completion of the respective agreed deliverables must also be submitted.
Payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
Recourse:
NCA reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to NCA and counterpart feedback.
Property Rights:
NCA shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents, and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with NCA.