GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP DIALOGUES CONSULTANCY (Cancelled)
Develop methodology and facilitate leadership dialogues
Overview
Develop methodology and facilitate leadership dialogues
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in gender studies, psychology, anthropology, international relations, social sciences, political sciences or a related area.
- First-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in Engaging Men and Boys and Positive Masculinities within the humanitarian or development sector or in other related contexts is required.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring male leaders on issues related to masculinity, inclusive workplace culture, accountability, gender equality, and social awareness is required.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring mid-level and senior staff in humanitarian or development contexts is highly desirable.
- Experience in mentoring and coaching staff on inclusive leadership and positive masculinities in the Middle East context is highly desirable.
- Fluency in Arabic is required.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
Result of Service Development of the methodology, detailed workplan and proposed assessment methodology. Delivery of the first round of dialogues with UNRWA leadership in five locations. Delivery of the second and third round of dialogues; mid term debriefing. Delivery of the fourth and fifth round of dialogues; submission of the final report
Work Location UNRWA HQ(A).
Expected duration The duration of the consultancy is 11 months from the start date. Remuneration will be calculated for a total payment of $10,000.000. Payment will be made in three instalments.
Duties and Responsibilities - Developing a detailed plan, including the methodology, objectives, themes/topics for each quarterly dialogue and detailed schedule indicating the modality (in person; online). - Developing the assessment methodology to measure the results and impact of the dialogues,. - Facilitating dialogues with UNRWA leadership in five areas of operation (Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Gaza and West Bank) using a mixed modality - in person and online sessions until end of Sep 2024. - Conducting an impact assessment using the methodology agreed with UNRWA. - Preparation of the midterm and final reports which document the process, including applied methodology, key findings and lessons, results and impact of the leadership dialogues. - Coordinating with the Gender section in UNRWA Headquarters to facilitate the implementation of the assignment.
Qualifications/special skills- An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in gender studies, psychology, anthropology, international relations, social sciences political sciences or a related area; - First-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - At least 8 years of relevant experience in Engaging Men and Boys and Positive Masculinities within the humanitarian or development sector or in other related context is required. - Experience in coaching and mentoring male leaders on issues related to masculinity, creating inclusive workplace culture, accountability, gender equality and social awareness etc. is required. - Experience in coaching and mentoring mid-level and senior staff in humanitarian or development contexts is highly desirable. - Experience in mentoring and coaching staff on inclusive leadership and positive masculinities in the Middle East context is highly desirable. - Experience in mentoring and coaching UN staff is an asset.
Languages- Fluency in Arabic (required). - Excellent command of spoken and written English.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully facilitated a difficult group dialogue? | This question assesses your facilitation skills in challenging situations. | Provide a specific example showcasing your approach and the outcome. |
| How do you measure the effectiveness of your mentoring on gender-related issues? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your impact assessment strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to engage men in discussions about positive masculinities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about your experience working in diverse cultural contexts, particularly in the Middle East. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach creating an inclusive dialogue environment for participants? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |