Consultant for Developing a Model for the Economic Rehabilitation of Survivors & Women in Distress

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Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread violations of human rights worldwide, globally affecting around one in three women in her lifetime. UN Women endeavors to expand the reach and enhance the quality of services available to survivors of violence using the Essential Services Package (ESP). The ESP is a global guideline to support national systems in responding to gender-based violence encompasses the core elements of health, social services, police, and justice sectors, and provides guidelines for coordination, governance, and resource estimation.

During the previous phase of ESP implementation in Pakistan, a baseline study was conducted in selected districts to understand the current programs, policies, and practices for the economic empowerment of marginalized women who are residing in shelter homes and those in prisons, including both undertrial and convicted women prisoners. Un Women seeks a consultant to develop a comprehensive model for the economic rehabilitation of women in distress, leveraging the insights and recommendations derived from the baseline study. A preliminary pilot of the proposed model will be undertaken with initial feedback on its efficacy used to refine the model and eventually operationalize – identifying a set of activities – in two districts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Informed by the ESP and based on the recommendations and findings of the baseline study of Vocational Training and Income Generation for Women in Shelters and Prisons in Pakistan, develop a model for the economic rehabilitation of survivors and women in distress.

• Review and analyze the Essential Services Package (ESP) to understand the framework, principles, standards, and minimum requirements for essential service provision for women and girls survivors of violence
• Review and analyze the findings of the baseline study of Vocational Training and Income Generation for Women in Shelters and Prisons in Pakistan
• Develop a detailed model that outlines specific strategies, interventions, and activities for the economic rehabilitation of women in distress. The model should be aligned with the ESP and actualize the recommendations made by the baseline study. Ensure the model is adaptable to different contexts and demographics.
• Design a pilot program to test the effectiveness and feasibility of the developed model. Summarize the findings of the pilot test, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Support UN Women in operationalizing the proposed model in two districts by presenting evidence-based recommendations for scaling up the model based on the outcomes of the pilot program.

Competencies

Core Values: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, and Professionalism

Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement and Leading by Example

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent in economics, international finance, international relations, development studies, social sciences, or related fields. Relevant additional courses/research on women’s economic empowerment, gender equality, financial inclusion, and social inclusion is an added value.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development work preferably focused on gender and social inclusion in livelihoods, skill training, employment and/or women’s economic empowerment.
• Work experience in economic model development, research, data collection, monitoring & evaluation, analysis, and reporting
• Knowledge of monitoring & evaluation as well as gender issues in a local, peace, security, and emergency context
• Demonstrated experience in conducting pilot programs will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender and social inclusion and knowledge of the specific constraints and realities of challenges faced by women in shelters and prisons in Pakistan would be desirable.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Excellent planning and facilitation skills
• Able to work independently with efficiency and competence
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Urdu.

Application: All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P11) which can be downloaded from

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Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to (i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, or (ii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.

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