Consultant on Gender Equality and Institutional Capacity Development
Lead gender equality initiatives and build institutional capacity.
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. |