Gender Specialist: Mainstreaming of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Consultant

Overview

Support the implementation of GESI in urban transport systems, focusing on analysis and training.

You have:

• Minimum university degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Development Studies or other related Social Sciences.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in social development, gender, social safeguards, or related areas with at least 1 gender action plan developed.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in transport, environment, climate change or urban planning.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion analysis tools and methodologies.
• Must be a Tagalog native speaker and fluent in English.

Contract

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Background

Project Title: Promotion of Low Carbon Urban Transport Systems in the Philippines (LCT) Project

Project Description

The rapid urbanization and population increase in the Philippines amplified the demand for transportation in the country. While mass transport systems and road infrastructures are in place, other transport issues also surfaced such as increasing number of motor vehicles and ridership and increasing level of congestion in Metro Manila, resulting in slow travel speeds; thus, leading to higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Further, about 37% of the total national energy consumption of the country comes from the transportation sector, in which the road transport consumes the largest share of 80%.

Estimates 1 suggest that the transport sector’s GHG contribution can be reduced by over half through implementation of measures that promotes shifts to lower emitting transport modes, fuel efficiency improvements, and transport demand management. More specifically, technical vehicle improvements such as hybrid, EVs and biofuels have been identified as having high abatement potentials.

In November 2017, the Government of the Philippines, through the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), entered into agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement the Promotion of Low Carbon Urban Transport Systems (LCT) in the Philippines Project.

The Project aims to create an enabling environment for the commercialization of low carbon urban transport systems in the Philippines. This can be achieved through 1) effective enforcement of policies and support provided for the promotion of low carbon modes of transport; 2) adopting and implementing low carbon transport plans and/or programs in major cities; 3) increasing private sector participation in the widespread deployment and commercialization of low carbon transport systems; and 4) increasing private sector investment in low carbon transport systems.

The key stakeholders of the Project include the government agencies, policymakers, local government units, government finance institutions, private sectors, academe, and non-government organizations. They play essential roles in the implementation and in the achievement of the objectives of the Project, sharing involvement to the three components:

• Component 1: Policy support for the promotion of low carbon modes of transport
• Component 2: Awareness and institutional capacity development
• Component 3: Private sector participation and investment in low carbon transport systems in the country

Furthermore, the Project is designed in a way that caters all genders; men, women, LGBTQIA+ and other gender identities. It also serves the vulnerable groups such as, but not limited to the elderly, persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, children, youth, and the poor, who all have equal need for safe and efficient transportation. The Project is committed in bringing equal consideration on perceptions, needs, interests and priorities of above sectors in planning, decision-making and implementation of low carbon urban transport systems. It also bears the agenda of empowering excluded and vulnerable groups, particularly in providing opportunities to expand mobility choices, to increase access to and control over resources and to enhance participation in decision-making and leadership in low carbon transport planning and implementation. A Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)2 framework for policy design, advocacy, private sector engagements and implementation is therefore essential for the successful uptake of low carbon transport development strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The Project is procuring the services of an Individual Consultant for the mainstreaming and full implementation of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) approach and strategies in the promotion of low carbon urban transport systems. Specifically, the Consultant shall have the following tasks and responsibilities:

Develop a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Analysis and Action Plan for low carbon urban transport

• Conduct desk review of local and international studies, scope key individuals and groups and analyze the gender and social situation on the use of urban transportation, particularly low carbon mobility;
• Identify data gaps, propose GESI indicators and gather baseline data relevant to project results framework;
• Assess the GESI responsiveness of existing low carbon transport policies, advocacy programs and partnership initiatives of the project;
• Design, coordinate and facilitate the participatory GESI analysis with government agencies, project implementers, local government units, partners, beneficiaries and interest groups along planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of low carbon urban transport systems project;
• Identify and recommend key interventions to promote gender equality and social inclusion of the project in policy formulation, advocacy programs and partnerships; and
• Enhance the existing Gender Analysis and Action Plan into a detailed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan for low carbon transport along the phases of planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

Conduct GESI capacity building activities on low carbon transport for key stakeholders

• Identify GESI training needs for policymakers, project implementers, local government units, partners, beneficiaries and interest groups in relation to low carbon urban transport;
• Coordinate with the key stakeholders on capacity building activities;
• Prepare the program and training design and materials for the workshops; and
• Facilitate the training sessions, as required for the project.

Support implementation, monitoring activities and knowledge management building of the Project

• Provide inputs to the monitoring and evaluation plan of the Project integrating GESI-related data and indicators;
• Prepare knowledge materials on the GESI initiatives of the low carbon urban transport systems project and collaborate closely with the Communications Officer in ensuring that GESI messaging is reflected in the Project's communications and marketing collaterals; and
• Participate in meetings, knowledge sharing activities and LCT Project events as may be required by the National Project Director and Project Manager

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Deliverables/Outputs

Estimated Duration to

Complete

Review and Approvals Required

Upon submission and acceptance of a detailed

workplan

1 day

National Project Director,

Assistant Secretary, DOTr

Upon submission and acceptance of the inception report, including the results of the desk review of local and international research, key individuals and groups and analysis of the gender and social situation on the use of urban transportation, particularly low carbon

mobility

20 days

Project Manager, LCT Project

Programme Analyst, Climate Action Programme Team, UNDP

Completed participatory GESI analysis with government agencies, project implementers, local government units, partners, beneficiaries and interest groups, including submission and acceptance of workshop

outputs and documentation

20 days

Upon submission and acceptance of the following:

• Detailed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan for low carbon transport; the action plan shall be specific and timebound, may be replicable to the local government units
• GESI-related inputs to monitoring and evaluation action plan of the Project

15 days

Completed capacity building workshops/ activities for GESI to the policymakers, project implementers, local government units, partners, beneficiaries, and interest groups, including acceptance

and submission of workshop documentation

15 days

Upon submission of the knowledge materials on the GESI initiatives of the low carbon urban transport systems project

15 days

Institutional Arrangement

The Consultant will directly report to both Project Manager and National Project Director, and will collaborate with the Component Leads for (1) Policy Support, (2) Institutional Capacity Development, and (3) Private Sector Development on a regular basis. At different points during the contract, the Consultant is expected to liaise/interact/collaborate/meet with the Department of Transportation and project stakeholders. As needed, the DOTr staff shall provide administrative and logistical assistance to the Consultant for her/him to accomplish enumerated outputs.

The position may also require possible travel to support the Project Management Unit in its meetings, presentations, workshops, data gathering and related events, whenever necessary. The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive lump sum amount (i.e. professional fees, communications including internet). Should travel outside the duty station be required, domestic airfare, food and accommodation of the consultant outside Manila will be shouldered by UNDP project.

Duration of Work

The expected duration of work is estimated to be 86 days spread over 5 months.

Duty Station

The duty station is in Manila. The Consultant shall report to the DOTr and UNDP Office as needed. Travel to identified local government units is necessary.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and declaration of State of Public Health Emergency in the Philippines, all work and travel of the Individual consultant shall be done within the guidelines and protocols set by the local and national government.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN mission, vision, values, and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Promotes UNDP’s agenda in meetings

Other Competencies

• Ability to work in close collaboration with a group of national and international experts, to meet strict deadlines and plan the work according to priorities;
• Demonstrates capacity to plan, organize, and execute effectively;
• Initiative, good analytical skills, mature judgment and ability to work under tight schedule while respecting deadlines achievement, ethics and honesty;
• Ability to establish effective working relations in a diverse environment
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients;
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and to deal with complex multi- stakeholder environment
• Good ability to use information and communication technologies as tools and resources;
• Excellent written communication and presentation/public speaking skills, focus on results, ability to interact productively in a teamwork environment

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor

The technical evaluation will be based on the criteria below. The Offeror must obtain the minimum technical score of 70 points in the technical qualification criteria to qualify and be shortlisted.

Qualification

Points Obtainable

(100 points)

Education

Minimum university degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Development Studies or other related Social Sciences

(14 points for University degree, additional points for additional degree, maximum of 20 points)

20

Experience

At least 7 years of professional experience in social development, gender, social safeguards, or related areas with at least 1 gender action plan developed

(21 points for 7 years’ experience and 1 gender action plan developed, additional points for additional years, maximum of 30 points)

30

At least 5 years of relevant experience in transport, environment, climate change or urban planning

(18 points for 5 years’ experience, additional points for

additional years, maximum of 25 points)

25

At least 5 years of relevant experience in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion analysis tools and methodologies

(18 points for 5 years’ experience, additional points for

additional years, maximum of 25 points)

25

Must be a Tagalog native speaker (must be indicated in CV) and fluent in English (based on sample work)

Pass / Fail

TOTAL

100

Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments

The financial proposal should be expressed in lump sum amount inclusive of all financial costs related to this engagement (i.e., professional fees X number of working days, communications and other miscellaneous expenses) to be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment.

Medical/health insurance must be purchased by the individual at his/her own expense, and upon award of contract, the consultant must be ready to submit proof of insurance valid during contract duration.

Payments will be made when specific outputs have been submitted, as outlined below:

Percent

Deliverables/Outputs

10%

Upon submission and acceptance of a detailed workplan

15%

Upon submission and acceptance of the inception report, including the results of the desk review of local and international research, key individuals and groups and

analysis of the gender and social situation on the use of urban transportation, particularly low carbon mobility

20%

Completed participatory GESI analysis with government agencies, project implementers, local government units, partners, beneficiaries and interest groups, including submission and acceptance of workshop outputs and

documentation

20%

Upon submission and acceptance of the following:

• Detailed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan for low carbon transport; and
• GESI-related inputs to monitoring and evaluation action plan of the Project

20%

Completed capacity building workshops/ activities for GESI to the policymakers, project implementers, local government units, partners, beneficiaries, and interest groups, including acceptance and submission of workshop documentation

15%

Upon submission of the knowledge materials on the GESI initiatives of the low carbon urban transport systems

project

Recommended Presentation of Offer

For purposes of generating Offers whose contents are uniformly presented and to facilitate their comparative analysis, it is best to recommend the preferred contents and presentation of the Offer to be submitted, as well as the format/sequencing of their presentation. The following documents may be requested:

1. Duly accomplished Offeror's Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability for the IC that indicates the all-inclusive lumpsum contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided; If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP;
2. Financial Proposal (Annex 2 of Offeror's Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability)- use UNDP Template
3. Personal CV or P11 Personal History Form, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
4. Recent sample work on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan or similar document

Criteria for Selection of the Best Offer

The combined scoring method where the qualifications will be weighted 70% and combined with the price offer which will be weighted 30% shall be adopted.

Offerors must upload in one (1) file the aforementioned documents (1-4).

Templates for a) P11 Personal History Form and b) Offeror's Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability are available through the link below. UNDP General Terms and Conditions for Individual Contractors are also available:

http://gofile.me/6xdJm/bE9TCw8fU

Incomplete submission of required documents may result in disqualification.

Please see deadline of submissions above.

In view of the volume of applications UNDP receives, only shortlisted offerors will be notified.

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