Consultant - Gender Specialist

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Doha Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 01-08-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- In June 2022, the EU and UNESCO signed a new partnership agreement for the employment of youth and women through heritage and culture in Yemen. The overall aim of the project is to contribute to improving livelihood opportunities for women and youth in Yemen through the creation of employment opportunities in heritage rehabilitation and the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). Employment opportunities will be generated through rehabilitation of historic urban centres in different governorates, and support to small and medium enterprises and CSOs active in various sectors of the CCI. By creating jobs in the rehabilitation of built cultural heritage and the CCI, the proposed intervention will reach young people and contribute to peacebuilding. The youth are societal actors that have the potential to engage in and lead actions that promote peace and sustainable development in their communities. Through the promotion of creativity, arts and culture, the project will play an important role in restoring and strengthening cultural identity, contribute to peacebuilding, resilience and recovery, as well as rebuild trust in local communities and improve their participation in cultural life. The specific objectives of the project, include: -​ (i) to provide economic relief to local women and youth in communities through cash-for-work schemes, supporting at least 6.000 vulnerable low-income youth employed in cultural heritage rehabilitation in urban and rural areas across different Governorates. -​(ii) to support sustainable cultural entrepreneurship, building the professional capacities of CSOs, providing employment opportunities for 800 youth and engage more than 2000 young culture practitioners in cultural activities, while also reinforcing social cohesion and dialogue. -​ (iii) to raise awareness on the untapped role of youth for heritage protection and employment in the CCI, as a confidence building measure for peace building. Long Description ---------------- **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The Gender Specialist will support and advise the project management team on gender policies and women engagement in cultural heritage jobs, by analyzing gender dynamics and roles in the concerned cities in Yemen with the view to formulate strategies to achieve the required integration of women within planned project activities. Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, the guidance of the CLT Programme Specialist, and the direct supervision of the Project Manager based in Doha, in close consultation with UNESCO project team in Yemen and in Doha, the Gender Specialist will be responsible for the following duties: • Become familiar with the UNESCO’s policies and strategies related to the global priority of gender equality, including relevant standard-setting documents the field of cultural heritage and diversity of cultural expressions; • Revise UNESCO internal documents (project reports, Results Oriented Monitoring - ROM reports, evaluation reports, and Monitoring and Evaluation reports), in relation to the work done by the Culture Sector in Yemen, to assess successful gender practices achieved in the past, • Conduct gender-based analysis on the gender relations, cultural norms, and policies in the cities in Yemen where UNESCO’s EU-funded project will be implemented, in relation to activities and interventions in the field of culture, by organizing meetings and consultations with relevant local stakeholders. • Conduct consultation meetings with the implementing partners and their gender focal points to discuss and analyse existing gender strategies, best practices, and their applicability in UNESCO’s activities. **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** -------------------------------------- • Formulate a gender strategy for the project to increase women engagement in the project’s activities taking into consideration the national policies, and project’s indicators. The strategy shall include implementation modality, proposed activities, best practices, and risk matrix. • Formulate gender indicators to be incorporated in the Monitoring and Evaluation tools of the project. Since UNESCO works in line with the UN System-Wide approach for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) to track gender mainstreaming within programmes or projects, alignment with the 4-point coding scale on Gender Equality Markers should be sought to define the extent to which UNESCO’s activities target GEWE • Design a gender checklist to ensure that all relevant activities in the project are in line with UNESCO’s gender transformative approach. • Coordinate with project staff in Doha and Yemen during the duration of the contract to ensure gender is appropriately integrated throughout the project. • Advise and propose gender equality training and capacity building support to key players in the implementation of the project in Yemen using the developed strategy and identified priorities. **DELIVERABLES** 1\. First monthly report a. Assessment of the gender dynamics and roles, cultural norms, and policies in the cities in Yemen where UNESCO’s EU-funded project, including results of consultation meetings with the implementing partners and their gender focal points and analysis of gender strategies formulated by the implementing partners within previous UNESCO projects. b. Desk review and gender assessment report of UNESCO’s Culture Sector practices in Yemen. 2\. Second monthly report c. Gender Strategy for women engagement in the new project in Yemen including a checklist, Monitoring and Evaluation indicators, and tools. d. Plan and materials to conduct a gender equality training and provide capacity building support to key players in the implementation of the project in Yemen, using the developed strategy and identified priorities. c. Third monthly report e. Final report, containing the results of the gender training programme, major challenges encountered, and any proposed follow up measures. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education:** \- Master's Degree in social science especially gender studies, or relevant discipline, with four (4)years of relevant work experience. \- Bachelor’s Degree in social science especially gender studies, or relevant discipline, with six (6)years of relevant work experience. **Experience:** \- Experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation of gender projects. \- Work experience in the UN System will be an advantage. \- Knowledge of Yemen context is desired. **Language:** \- Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic Languages (both written and spoken) is required. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.