Consultant on Gender Equality and Institutional Capacity Development

Lead gender equality initiatives and build institutional capacity.

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Overview

Lead gender equality initiatives and build institutional capacity.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, sociology, anthropology or similar field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender equality, diversity and change management, ISO implementation or similar certification programmes.
  • Experience working in the justice sector and in public administration is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the Jordanian central administration, planning systems and processes is desirable.
  • Fully proficient in English and Arabic languages, spoken and written.

Contract

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Background

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to veiw the terms of reference and other documents.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69935

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead UNDP’s support to the Ministry of Justice in the implementation of the Gender Equality Seal for the Ministry of Justice
  • Support the establishment of a steering team at MOJ
  • Organize and facilitate workshops with the steering team at MOJ
  • Lead the data collection in accordance with the Seal benchmark matrix
  • Complete the self-assessment in collaboration with the steering team
  • Design the Seal Action Plan for implementation
  • Manage all the trainings and capacity building events related to the project and support in the identification of the participants for the trainings and seminars;
  • Develop an action plan for Seal engagement with the public sector in Jordan
  • Prepare project related technical briefs, manuals, case studies and best practices
  • Assist in developing programmatic and financial documentation to government stakeholders and relevant parties;
  • Write reports on progress and provide inputs to annual reports, quarterly reports and donor reports.
  • Contribute to and develop project concepts, proposals, documents and policy frameworks to ensure the incorporation of gender concerns and women empowerment issues from inception through implementation.
  • Develop knowledge products on gender equality and women’s empowerment as it intersects SDG 16.
  • Perform any other duties, as needed.

Competencies

Please check below link

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69935

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, sociology, anthropology or similar field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender equality, diversity and change management, ISO implementation or similar certification programmes.

• Experience working in the justice sector and in public administration is an advantage

• Knowledge of the Jordanian central administration, planning systems and processes is desirable.

• Excellent skills in MS office.

Language:

• Fully proficient in English and Arabic languages, spoken and written;

Potential interview questions

Can you share an experience where you successfully led a capacity building initiative? This question assesses your leadership skills and ability to effect change. Provide specific examples and explain the impact of your leadership on the participants.
Describe a time you faced challenges in implementing a gender equality program. The interviewer is looking for your problem-solving skills in a relevant context. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the integration of gender concerns in project proposals? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to engage stakeholders in the Gender Equality Seal implementation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've used data to inform your decisions in gender initiatives? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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