International Consultant – Technical Support on Normative & Coordination
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Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Fiji Multi Country Office (MCO) covers 14 Pacific countries, with field offices/presence in 6 countries, and five ‘focus countries’ (Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Samoa). Each field presence is led by a national Country Programme Coordinator. UN Women, in partnership with Pacific Islands Governments, regional organizations, CSOs, donors and UN agencies, focuses on delivering within four interlinked programme areas:
- Ending Violence against Women and Girls (EVAWG);
- Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE);
- Gender and Protection in Humanitarian Action; and
- Governance and Participation in Public Life (GPPL)
The UN system in the Pacific currently works on the basis of multi-country engagement led by three Resident Coordinators (RCs) and a Joint UN Country Team (UNCT) linked across three sub-regional hubs, with agencies operating regionally out of Fiji[1] and Samoa[2] and Micronesia[3].
Under the supervision of the Gender Group Coordinator, the Consultant will be responsible for providing technical support on the engagement of the UN Women Fiji MCO and country presences on intergovernmental, normative, and coordination processes in line with government and UN accountabilities, and for providing support for building partnerships with governments, inter-governmental bodies, UN, civil society, private sector, multi- and bi-lateral donors on these processes.
In line with UN Women’s mandate, the Consultant will support the Gender Group Coordinator with UN system accountability frameworks to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Pacific. The Consultant will support the work of the Gender Theme Group and Gender Coordination Group, including the operationalization of agreed actions and strategies.
[1] Five countries of the Fiji MCO are Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
[2] Four countries of the Samoa MCO are Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, and Tokelau.
[3] Five countries of the Micronesia MCO are Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Republic of Marshall Islands.
Duties and Responsibilities
The International Consultant will be responsible for the following and is expected to:
Provide high-quality technical assistance in support of UN Women’s normative and coordination mandate:
- Provide technical assistance to Fiji MCO in support of UN Women’s normative and coordination efforts, as requested by the Gender Group Coordinator.
- Draft talking points, briefs, and other strategic papers/materials or plans for the use in the development and presentation of positions linked to UN Women’s normative and coordination mandate and/or management of key events.
- Identify areas for support and interventions on normative and coordination processes in collaboration with the Gender Group Coordinator.
- Provide technical support and/or provide quality control and identification of potential challenges for regional and country level interventions.
- Review and provide feedback to project/ program strategies and documents, workplans based on UN women’s normative and coordination mandates, as needed.
Support Fiji MCO units and offices and partners on GEWE related normative commitments including through Human Rights treaty body reporting mechanisms (and other intergovernmental processes), and multi-stakeholder initiatives/convenings for the promotion of state obligations on GEWE:
- Support the Fiji MCO focal point for normative work and engagement of Fiji MCO units, offices and partners in regional and global intergovernmental/multi-stakeholder fora, including in relation to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination (CEDAW), the Beijing Platform for Action+30 reviews, the Universal Periodic Reviews, the annual sessions of the Commission of the Status of Women (CSW) (global level and regional consultations), the Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals, and other relevant international platforms and processes (at global, regional and country levels).
- Provide advisory and technical support to Fiji MCO units and country presences on Human Rights treaty body mechanisms and special procedures, to facilitate their effective support to/or engagement in intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder initiatives/convenings.
- Support the Fiji MCO and country presences in providing and/or coordinate substantive inputs to UN Country Team (UNCT) Confidential reports and/or other reporting processes/mechanisms as needed.
- Support capacity building of Fiji MCO units and country presences, UNCTs and partners as needed, to ensure that they can meaningfully engage on normative processes, by leveraging such mechanisms as the UN Gender Theme Group and Pacific Gender Coordination Group.
- Build, manage, and expand relationships with national and regional partners to advocate for enforcement of international standards and norms on GEWE, including by designing and implementing joint actions and initiatives, and by advising on and supporting targeted engagements with key partners through intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder spaces/initiatives.
- Ensure meaningful engagement of diverse Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), representative of women and girls in all their diversity, in regional and global events/convenings.
- Identify areas for joint interventions and advocacy in partnership with UN agencies, international/regional inter-governmental bodies etc. in collaboration with Fiji MCO units and country presences.
- Keep the Fiji MCO units and offices abreast of relevant intergovernmental/multi-stakeholder events and discussions.
- Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization actions supporting the intergovernmental and normative engagement.
- Participate in events, as delegated.
Inter-Agency Coordination Support:
- Support the coordination of the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard comprehensive rollout.
- Provide support to the Gender Group Coordinator and Fiji MCO management and country presences on UN inter-agency coordination related activities.
- Provide substantive inputs to CCA/ UNSDCF and other documents analyzing and researching the political, social and economic situation in the country/region, and mapping of GEWE-related normative issues based on findings and recommendations of normative review processes and Human Rights treaty body mechanisms and special procedures, ensuring that GEWE concerns are clearly captured to support their mainstreaming in these processes.
- Support the preparation of analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women’s experiences in support of its inter-agency coordination role.
Manage knowledge-building efforts:
- Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the Fiji MCO’s normative efforts and/or inter-agency coordination and contribute to their global dissemination.
- Prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation with key partners, in support of the Fiji MCO’s normative efforts.
- Facilitate the development of analytical knowledge products on regional progress on normative commitments to advance GEWE, in close consultation with the Gender Group Coordinator.
- Review and provide feedback to project/ program related knowledge products and publications, as needed.
- Expected Deliverables
The duration of this assignment will be up to 180 working days over 12 months.
The Consultant is expected to deliver, specifically, the following major tasks or outputs:
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Key Deliverables
Time Frame / Key Dates and Tentative # of days required for accomplishment of task
Deliverable due date (tentative)
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
January (15 days)
31 January
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
February (15 days)
28 February
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
March (15 days)
31 March
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
April (15 days)
30 April
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
May (15 days)
31 May
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
June (15 days)
30 June
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
July (15 days)
31 July
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
August (15 days)
31 August
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
September (15 days)
30 September
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
October (15 days)
31 October
- Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
- Monthly time sheet.
November (15 days)
30 November
- Final report on carried out activities, achievements, and challenges.
- Information management relevant to the assignment.
- Supporting documents of the month’s activities including any minutes, workplans, briefs, analytical work papers etc.
December (15 days)
31 December
TOTAL
180 Days
The assignment should be carried out within a period of 12 months, not exceeding 180 working days, with the Consultant being responsible for delivering the following outputs:
Monthly reports on major tasks performed and the results, including related to support provided to the partners, inputs collection etc., as per above description of tasks.
Monthly time sheet.
Final report on carried out activities, achievements, and challenges.
Information management relevant to the assignment.
Supporting documents of the month’s activities including any minutes, workplans, briefs, analytical work papers etc.
All the deliverables should be agreed with the UN Women Fiji MCO and provided in English hard and electronic copy.
Note that all materials, including any video footage and images, will remain property of UN Women and cannot be used without UN Women’s permission.
Upon receipt of the final deliverables and prior to the payment of the instalment, the deliverables, related reports, and documents will be reviewed and approved by UN Women at least within 10 business days of submission.
All the documents and materials utilized need to be returned to UN Women in electronic format. Any printed materials utilized to be referenced and returned.
Input
UN Women will provide the Consultant with necessary information on the activities and materials for a better understanding of the context and for the successful fulfilment to above mentioned tasks. UN Women will cover the Consultant’s travel within the Pacific as needed, and upon prior approval by the UN Women Fiji MCO.
Management Arrangements
The Consultant will work under the guidance of the UN Women Fiji MCO Gender Group Coordinator, who will provide overall management and supervision. The Fiji MCO Gender Group Coordinator will review and approve all her/his outputs and shall work in close coordination with the UN Women Representative and Deputy Representative with technical support from UN Women Fiji MCO.
Performance Evaluation
The Consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, and quality of the products delivered.
Financial Arrangements
Payments will be disbursed to the consultant in instalments, upon submission and approval of deliverables, monthly timesheets aligned with actual days worked and certification by the UN Women Gender Group Coordinator that the services have been satisfactorily performed.
No DSA or relocation costs will be provided for the position.
Travel
UN Women will not cover transportation cost within Suva, Fiji.
This is a Fiji-based consultancy work.
It is anticipated that travel will be required for this assignment.
During the consultancy assignment’s related missions, UN Women will cover travel cost for the Consultant for the agreed upon routing and in conformity with UN Women applicable rules and regulations.
In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon with UN Women and the International Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Required Skills and Experience
The Consultant should fulfil the following requirements:
Education:
- Masters’ degree or equivalent in International Development, Gender, Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields is required.
- A first-level university degree with 2 additional years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of two (2) years (with Masters’ Degree), or minimum of four (4) years (with first-level University Degree) of progressively responsible experience conducting gender equality analysis/assessments.
- Technical and capacity building experience in the field of gender and/or human rights.
- Experience in gender equality and/or human rights project implementation and/or coordination with development organizations or civil society.
- Prior experience in the UN System is desirable.
- Experience in partnership building with development stakeholders including national governments, international organizations and other UN entities is desired.
- Working experience in the Pacific is strongly desired.
- Working experience with multi-country contexts is desired.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills.
Language and other skills:
- Excellent skills and fluency in verbal and written English is required.
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools, ability to use Internet and email.
Additional Information:
UN Women Statement on Diversity Inclusion
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check).
Evaluation
Initially, individual consultants will be short-listed based on the following minimum qualification criteria:
- Masters’ degree or equivalent in International Development, Gender, Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree with 2 additional years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.
- A minimum of two (2) years (with Masters’ Degree), or minimum of four (4) years (with first-level University Degree) of progressively responsible experience conducting gender equality analysis/assessments.
Technical evaluation of shortlisted candidates will be done through desk review of applications on the basis of responsiveness to the Terms of Reference (TOR) as per table below. Interviews and/or written tests will be organized if needed only, depending on the short-listed candidates’ qualifications.
Technical Evaluation Table:
No.
Criteria
Maximum points
- Masters’ degree or equivalent in International Development, Gender, Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree with 2 additional years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.
*First**-level university degree – 5 pts.*
Masters’ s qualification- of 10 pts.
10
- A minimum of two (2) years (with Masters’ Degree), or minimum of four (4) years (with first-level University Degree) of progressively responsible experience conducting gender equality analysis/assessments.
Up to 2 years with master’s degree and up to 4 years with first-level university degree – 10 pts,
Each year over 2 (or 4) years - 2 pts each up to a max 20 pts.
20
- Technical and capacity building experience in the field of gender and/or human rights.
10
- Experience in gender equality and/or human rights project implementation and/or coordination with development organizations or civil society.
10
- Prior experience in the UN System is desirable.
10
- Experience in partnership building with development stakeholders including national governments, international organizations and other UN entities is desired.
10
- Working experience in the Pacific is strongly desired.
10
- Working experience with multi-country contexts is desired.
5
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills.
5
- Excellent skills and fluency in verbal and written English is required.
5
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools, ability to use Internet and email.
5
Maximum Total Technical Scoring
100
The consultancy recruitment process will be governed by the rules and regulations of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
Submission of application
Interested candidates are requested to submit fully completed application on the UNDP Vacancy Site.
Submission Package:
- Cover letter explaining the suitability of the consultant: applicants are encouraged to address experience and qualifications listed in the ‘criteria for technical evaluation’.
- Duly filled Personal History Form (P11) and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV) of consultant including records of past experience in similar assignments and specific outputs obtained; P11 can be downloaded at: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment
Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. Information provided in the P11 form will be treated with confidentiality. Applications without a complete set of the required documentations will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. UN Women reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
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