National Consultancy on Technical and Knowledge Production Support in Sports

Consultant Human Rights

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Background

I. Organizational context

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 and the empowerment of women. It works globally with an eye toward the 2030 deadline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to make it a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life. The Entity engages with Member States through awareness-raising and advocacy and facilitates alliance-building and partnerships. UN Women contributes to the implementation of norms and standards through its country programmes, aligned to national contexts and priorities.

In Brazil, UN Women works focusing on three strategic priorities:

• Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems.
• Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy.
• All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence.

II. Background

Under the strategic priority of Ending Violence against Women and Girls, UN Women in Brazil implements innovative prevention and response strategies to end violence against women and girls, in collaboration with strategic partners and civil society organizations. In the prevention pillar, the main strategy is based on the empowerment of girls through sports and early warning and self-protection against threats and violence against women defenders of human rights.

The Project Leveraging sports for gender equality, human rights, and life free of violence, funded by the International Olympic Committee, aims at harnessing the power of sport to promote gender equality inside and outside the playing field.

Women and girls, in all their diversity, have an extraordinary potential and capacity to contribute to the relevance and lasting success of sport, which often remains untapped due to the structural barriers, as well as the limited capacity and opportunities for women’s meaningful participation.

UN Women seeks, through the project, to empower girls and young women by building their capacities and skills to articulate their needs and advocate for them with national and sub-national governments, Parliaments and sports and non-sport institutions.

On the other hand, the project also aims at increasing knowledge and capacities of State institutions, organizations from the sport and social ecosystem, and the media to strengthen their accountability for gender equality and human rights in policies, planning and budgeting. The project also includes a strong intra and cross-regional knowledge sharing component, that will enable the exchange of knowledge and best-practices on gender and sport produced by UN Women in Latina America and the Caribbean and the Asia and the Pacific regions.

Duties and Responsibilities

III. Consultancy objective

The objective of the "National Consultancy to provide technical and knowledge production support for the Project 'Leveraging sports for gender equality, human rights and life free of violence" is analyse, identify and synthesize the good practices in advancing gender equality and elimination of violence in and through sports, including in UN Women, through technical assistance, research, and knowledge systematization and production or the Project “Leveraging sports for gender equality, human rights and life free of violence”.

As part of the consultancy, it is expected that the consultant produces at least 5 knowledge products (i.e. training materials, brochures, toolkits, reports, and calls to action), with a focus on good practices related to gender and sports and formulation of proposals that integrate initiatives to promote gender equality and preventing and responding to gender-based violence through sports.

IV. Scope

Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Deputy Representative and direct supervision by the Project Manager, the National Consultant will implement the following tasks/activities:

1. Analyze and synthesize knowledge, innovative tools, and good practices to promote gender equality through sport in Latin America and Asia and the Pacific regions.
2. Create a toolkit for organizations to implement sport-based programmes with a gender perspective based on best practices and tools identified in item 1.
3. Provide technical support and inputs in conceiving intra and cross-regional dialogues and meetings with the project partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders, including the production of training materials.
4. Provide technical support and inputs in conceiving a call to action to sport and non-sport institutions to adhere to the Sport for Generation Equality principles.
5. Provide support for the quality assurance process of Knowledge Products in line with the UN Women Knowledge Management Policy and Procedure, offering technical inputs, making recommendations and/or changes in compliance with UN Women Guidance Note on Developing Knowledge Products, under the guidance of UN Women team.
6. Provide inputs and technical support for engagement with strategic alliances and for resource mobilization efforts in gender equality and girls’ empowerment promotion through sports and on prevention of violence against women and girls.

Deliverable products:

#Deliverable productsPercentage of total priceDeadline 1 Work plan and methodological proposal for the assignment 10% 15 days after contract signature2Report containing analysis and synthesis of knowledge, innovative tools and good practices to promote gender equality through sport in LAC and AP. 35% 60 days after contract signature3Toolkit for organizations to implement sport-based programmes with a gender perspective based on best practices and tools identified in product 2 20% 120 days after contract signature4Results-based report describing achievements of the reporting period, including lessons learned, challenges and success criteria. Workplan for the next reporting period containing deliverables and corresponding timeline for its achievement 15% 210 days after contract signature5Final results-based report describing achievements of the reporting period, including lessons learned, challenges and success criteria for the complete period of the assignment. 20% 270 days after contract signature Total 100%*All reports should be submitted in English language and include the full set of supporting documents as needed. The supporting documents can be submitted in Portuguese.

Review/approval time required to review / approve outputs prior to authorizing payments: 7 working days.

V. Contract Execution Arrangements

Payments for the services will be made after the delivery of each product established in the table above upon certification of a satisfactory performance by UN Women in accordance with the established schedule. Payments will be processed within 10 business days of final product approval and submission of the signed Certificate of Payment form.

When processing the last payment, it must be accompanied by the Consultant Performance Evaluation.

The SSA establishes that the remuneration for this contract type is an all-inclusive fee, the organization will not be liable for additional cost or benefits. Hence, it is the responsibility of the consultant to take out adequate medical insurance for the duration of the contract and it is recommendable that the policy includes coverage for COVID-19 related illness. The medical coverage should be international when the contract requires missions or international assignment.

If selected for this post, proof of medical coverage should be presented within the first two months of the contract.

If travel is required, prior to going on mission consultants/individual contractors should be requested to provide a signed “Statement of good health” to confirm their insurance coverage and inoculations in line with paragraph 5.24.1 in the SSA Policy.

No travel is contemplated for the development of the consultancy; however, if travel and/or transfers are required, the costs will be covered by the consultant, following the Organization's current rates for such purposes.

VI. Inputs

The Consultant is expected to work remotely during the assignment on an intermittent basis, as required by her/his supervisor. The Consultant is expected to work using her/his own computer remotely and be available for the presential/virtual meetings with UN Women when required. The consultant may access UN Women Office to use printer or scanner upon agreement with the supervisor.

UN Women will provide the Consultant with background materials related to the assignment, logistical and coordination support for the organization of meetings with key stakeholders and partners.

VII. Performance monitoring and evaluation

The work and performance of a consultant or individual subscriber will be evaluated and monitored by the Supervisor on a regular basis to ensure the contractual obligations have been fully met. The consultant will maintain permanent coordination with her/his supervisor to execute and develop the products requested by this consultancy effectively. S/he will also provide information as requested within the framework of the terms of reference.

Performance indicators

Consultant’s performance will be evaluated against such criteria as: timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and quality of the products delivered. The evaluation will be carried out and cleared by the supervisor which will also be the basis for payment on a delivery-by-delivery basis to the Consultant.

Competencies

VIII. Values and competencies

Organizational Values and Principles

• Respect for Diversity: Demonstrate recognition of the organization's multicultural nature and its staff's variety. Demonstrates international perspective, appreciation of difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
• Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting UN Women's values in actions and decisions, following the United Nations Code of Conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and experience in the knowledge of their substantive areas of work.

Core competencies

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues, with an intersectional ap
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional competencies:

• Excellent analytical and communication capabilities.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Understanding of the gender equality agenda
• Proactiveness

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf (unwomen.org)

Required Skills and Experience

IX. Requirements

For the applicant to be considered, applicants must meet the following qualifications and requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or other related areas is mandatory.
• Postgraduate studies and/or specializations in Social Science, Development Studies Gender Studies, Human Rights, or other related areas is mandatory.
• Knowledge on Results Based Management is desirable.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in the preparation of knowledge products, and reports on gender (research reports, concept notes, technical sheets, briefing notes, presentations, etc.) (mandatory)
• Previous experience with sports for development and women's and girls' empowerment (desirable).
• Previous experience with United Nations Agencies and/or International Organizations (desirable).

Management:

• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to results-based management, including support to program design, planning and implementation, data management and reporting.

Languages and other skills:

• Fluency in English (oral and written), working knowledge in Portuguese is mandatory.
• Working knowledge in Spanish is desirable.

X. Evaluation of Applicants

For the selection process, the evaluation committee will carry out a technical evaluation of qualifications (70%) and the evaluation of financial proposals (30%) based on established requirements and criteria.

The award of the contract should be made to the individuals whose application has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable.
• Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

The total number of points allocated for the technical qualification component is 70. The technical qualification of the individual is evaluated based on desk review and following technical qualification evaluation criteria (mandatory and desirable):

Technical Evaluation Criteria****Maximum Obtainable Points*****Criteria A – Relevant Education*****15Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or other related areas (mandatory).5Postgraduate studies and/or specializations in Social Science, Development Studies Gender Studies, Human Rights, or other related areas (mandatory).10*Criteria B – Relevant Professional Experience*****35At least 3 years of experience in the preparation and revision of knowledge products and of technical notes and reports on gender (research reports, concept notes, technical sheets, briefing notes, presentations, etc.) (mandatory)15Previous experience with sports for development and women's and girls' empowerment (desirable).10Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to results-based management, including support to program design, planning and implementation, data management and reporting5Previous experience with United Nations Agencies and/or International Organizations (desirable).

5*Criteria C – Language and Other Skills*****20Fluency in English(oral and written) (mandatory)10Working knowledge in Portuguese (mandatory)5Working knowledge in Spanish is desirable5***Financial/Price Proposal evaluation*** 30****Total Obtainable Score****100****Evaluation process

Phase 1: longlisting, based on minimum requirements and completion of documentation.

Phase 2: shortlisting based on desk review of application documents based on evaluation criteria.

Phase 3: technical evaluation of the shortlisted candidates.

XI. Recruitment Process

Application and submission package:

In case of not mentioning the essential requirements in your application, your application will not be considered for evaluation and, therefore, will be discarded from the process.

1. Completed and signed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) in English which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form-en.doc
2. Personal identification (ID, passport)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Financial proposal (sample is provided in Annex I): The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount with a breakdown per deliverables, travel costs (daily subsistence allowance and other in-country travel costs), if applicable and other related costs (e.g., tele-communication). The financial proposal should be also signed with dates.

Interested candidates are requested to apply no later than 11:59 pm 15/10/2023 by submitting applications through ONLY UNDP Jobs Platform (https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_jobs.cfm)

Applications WITHOUT SIGNED P11 and SIGNED FINANCIAL PROPOSAL will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Making the application, UN Women HR strongly suggests that only one (1) file must be uploaded in PDF format. A guide is attached for you to perform this step. https://www.wikihow.com/Merge-PDF-Files.
• UN Women assumes no responsibility and only describes one of the many ways to compress documents related to the application. You may use whichever one you deem appropriate.
• Only those applications that fit on the shortlist will be contacted for an interview (if applicable).
• Consultants who have an employment relationship with public institutions can only be hired if they present proof of a work permit (license) and/or evidence of unpaid leave without expiration and a letter of no objection to the consultancy's performance, issued by the employing institution. If the candidates are linked to a research institution, academic center, or university, presenting a letter of no objection issued by the employing institution is sufficient.
• The selected consultants must have medical coverage and present proof of their coverage within two months of signing their contract. For national consultants, SUS coverage is also accepted as a proof of medical coverage. Selected candidates must present SUS identification card when required (prior to the contract signature). For more information on how to print SUS identification card, please refer to the following website: https://conectesus-paciente.saude.gov.br/
• If travel is required, medical coverage, required vaccines according to the destination, travel insurance and statement of good health must be confirmed.

Diversity and Inclusion

UN Women is committed to achieving workplace diversity including in terms of gender and race.

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.)

People from minority groups, indigenous, black and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UN Women applies fair and transparent selection process that would consider the competencies/skills of the applicants, as well as their financial proposals. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Annex I - Sample of Financial Proposal

The format shown on the following tables is suggested for use as a guide in preparing the Financial Proposal.

A. Cost Breakdown per Deliverables*

# Deliverables Percentage of Total Price (Weight for payment) Price, BRL (Lump Sum, All Inclusive)

1 2 3 4 5 Travel Costs** Total 100% BRL*Basis for payment tranches

** If applicable

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