The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an Umbrella Organization established in 1987 with a vision of creating a just and fair society where Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) live a prosperous and dignified life. NUDIPU is a non-governmental organization that advocates for the rights of Persons with Disabilities in Uganda. It brings together all categories of PWDs including the physically, sensory and mentally impaired people. NUDIPU exists to create a unified voice of PWDs to advocate for equalization of opportunities, involvement, and participation in policy planning and implementation of disability programmes in close cooperation with the government, NGOs, and the public. NUDIPU’s membership comprises 146 District Unions (DUs) and 16 National Disabled Person’s Organizations (NDPOs). Their main purpose is to influence and mainstream the provision of services in favor of PWDs in Uganda.
Expected output
The consultant will support NUDIPU in developing a safety and security procedures/guidelines to assist NUDIPU have standard operating procedures for the safety and security of both head office and field offices staff that aligns with the other organization’s policies and National security policy. To assist the organization in having oversight of the safety and security issues affecting most programmatic operations as well as proactive risks management. to ensure that the policy reflects both internal and external changes and is consistent with the needs and sustainability of the NUDIPU staff.