International Expert/Trainer to develop and deliver training sessions for women living with HIV in Kazakhstan

Contract

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Background

UN Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, was created to accelerate progress towards the fulfillment of their rights around the world. UN Women assists UN member states in setting international norms and standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to develop laws, policies, programs, and services needed to implement these standards.

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) supports UN member states in implementing international standards for achieving gender equality and cooperates with governments and civil society in the development of laws, policies, programs, and services necessary to effectively implement these standards. The organization's actions are also aimed at implementing the global Development Agenda for the period up to 2030 - the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the benefit of women and girls, as well as promoting their equal participation in all aspects of life.

UN Women in Kazakhstan is currently implementing a project on building capacity of women and girls living with HIV under the joint UNAIDS Unified Budget, Accountability, and Result Framework (UBRAF). The proposed project aims to enhance the well-being and empowerment of women and girls living with HIV in the Karaganda and Pavlodar regions. Through a comprehensive approach of interactive capacity building and follow-up activities, the project seeks to address critical areas including gender equality, human rights, prevention of gender-based violence, access to social services and benefits. By providing these essential skills and support mechanisms, the project aims to promote independence, resilience, and social integration among the target audience. The project will also engage local government institutions (Centers for the Prevention and Control of AIDS), CSOs, and crisis centers for meaningful exchanges aimed at exploring existing challenges and gaps and identifying strategic solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of women and girls living with HIV.

In this context, UN Women is planning to host a 3-day Leadership School aiming to enhance the knowledge and skills of women and girls with HIV in the Karaganda and Pavlodar regions, focusing on gender equality, human rights, women's empowerment, prevention of gender-based violence and discrimination, as well as on providing guidance on social support and mentorship.

The Leadership School training is expected to be held in an offline format in autumn 2023 in the city of Burabay in Kazakhstan.

In view of this, UN Women is seeking professional and experienced International Expert/Trainer with proven expertise and experience in the context of HIV/AIDS to develop and deliver training sessions during the Leadership School in Kazakhstan.

Duties and Responsibilities

The International Expert/Trainer shall undertake the following tasks and duties:

• In consultation with UN Women and the National Consultant design comprehensive training modules, materials, and resources tailored to the needs and context of women and girls with HIV in Kazakhstan in the following areas:
  • Gender Equality, Human Rights and Women's Empowerment.
  • Women´s economic empowerment.
  • Women’s leadership and decision-making.
  • Prevention and elimination of gender-based violence.
  • Discrimination prevention.
  • Social support mechanisms and skills development for efficient obtaining social services and benefits.
  • Self-care and positive mental health.
• Design an evaluation framework and conduct pre and post evaluation surveys and follow-up interviews (if required) with the participants to gather their feedback on the Leadership School.
• Deliver engaging training sessions using interactive and participatory training methodologies over the course of the 3-day Leadership School, ensuring effective communication and practical guidance and tools to empower participants in applying their learning to real-life situations and challenges.
• Produce a detailed report on the efficacy of the training programme and recommendations for future work.

The International Expert/Trainer is expected to work home based with travel to Kazakhstan to attend in person Leadership School and deliver training sessions (Burabay).

All deliverables must be certified and approved by UN Women.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• To learn more about UN Women values and competencies, please follow the link

UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree in development studies, social studies, or gender studies or other relevant field.
• Additional qualification/certificate in gender, women empowerment and diversity, HIV/AIDS or related areas will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in conducting capacity building activities on gender equality, human rights, gender mainstreaming, women’s economic empowerment in the context of HIV/AIDS.
• Experience of engagement in the development of national policies/programs on HIV is advantageous
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and training management skills. Excellent communication skills including interpersonal skills, ability to conduct presentations and explain complex ideas to persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Prior experience with UN agencies or other similar international organizations is desirable.

Languages:

• Excellent communication and written skills in Russian are mandatory.

The application package shall include:

• UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment);
• Financial proposal of consultancy fees in USD.