Community Led Research Consultant – Colombia

Position Title: Community Led Research Consultant – Culture Diversity and Inclusion Working Group Position Type: Temporary, Occasional, Remote (Anywhere in Canada) Pay: Honorarium Number of Positions Available: 1 Applicants must represent the lived experiences and have close community ties within Colombia. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Description Under the auspices of DEEN Support Services, Race and Disability Canada (RDC) conducts research and provides education and training to help understand the lived realities of Indigenous, Black and Racialized people with Disabilities in Canada with a view to affecting positive change in service provision and policy directives across the country. The Culture Disability and Inclusion Project (CDI) is an ambitious research project undertaken by RDC, L’Arche Canada, and Humanity and Inclusion Canada to conduct research in Canada and 10 countries, reflecting the cultural diversity of Indigenous, Black and racialized people with disabilities living in Canada, to better understand how disability is understood and approached in different cultural contexts. The CDI Working group has been established to co‑develop and consult on research to better understand the cultural context of disability in 10 global locations and the intersectional challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and racialized people with disabilities. RDC is currently recruiting for Community Led Research Consultants with close community ties and lived experience within the Colombian diaspora community in Canada to join the CDI Working Group and collaboratively contribute to the development and delivery of the research project. Skills and Expertise Experience and strong cultural ties with your representative diaspora community in Canada Experience with community engagement, facilitation and outreach within your cultural community Language Requirements: Must be proficient in English Proficiency in French an asset Fluency in one or more languages spoken in your home/representative country Lived experience of disability or demonstrated experience working towards disability justice in your respective cultural communities Ability to work collaboratively with others Interest in Disability rights and justice Knowledge of community based research methodologies Strong public speaking, group facilitation and community engagement skill Strong organizational skills and proficiency using Google suite applications such as Gmail, Google Docs, Slides etc. Ability to attend and participate in working group meetings virtually Access to personal computer, wifi and Zoom (accommodations can be provided if needed) Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs during the project. Responsibilities Attend all working group meetings twice a month from 6:00pm – 9:00pm EST beginning on March 5, 2025 per the meeting schedule listed below Commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month to the CDI Project: 3 hour meetings, twice a month 2 hours to work on project activities outside of working meetings Actively participate in working group discussions and research activities Contribute lived expertise, cultural and contextual knowledge, and understanding of disability and disability justice in your community to improve and advance the project’s research goals Contribute to the development of, and/or co‑facilitate trainings and workshops Support community outreach and engagement activities within your respective communities and networks Inform the development and implementation of the CDI research project by providing feedback and consultation on needs, barriers, strategies, cultural context, etc. Contribute to data collection and analysis Remuneration Quarterly honorarium provided based on attendance at working group meetings, as remuneration for their participation, time, and knowledge shared. How to Apply NOTE: Applicants must represent the lived experiences and have close community ties within Colombia. The successful applicant must also be eligible to work in Canada. Pease submit a resume and letter of Interest outlining lived and learned experiences of disability within your cultural community. Please send these as ONE attachment to info@racedisability.ca with the subject line “[Your Name], Community Based Research Consultant.” Deadline to apply: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. #J-18808-Ljbffr