National Consultant building capacity of women and girls 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 program 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 view of this, UN Women intends to hire a qualified National Consultant to support implementation of the HIV project activities in accordance with the UN Women’s Kazakhstan Work Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

The National Consultant shall undertake the following tasks and duties:

• In collaboration with UN Women team design and refine the project's activities ensuring alignment with its goals and objectives.
• Assist in the identification and engagement of key stakeholders, partners, experts, and beneficiaries relevant to the project's scope.
• Provide substantive inputs to the development of a comprehensive agenda for the Leadership School, follow-up meeting events encompassing key topics such as gender equality, human rights, women's empowerment, prevention of gender-based violence and discrimination, social protection, and mentorship.
• Facilitate effective coordination with subject matter experts, ensuring their involvement and contribution to the project activities.
• Identify potential participants for the Leadership School and follow-up events in the city of Karaganda and Pavlodar and serve as a liaison between UN Women and the selected participants.
• Provide support in logistical arrangements for the participants of the Leadership School and follow-up meeting events.
• Provide support in organizing and facilitating the three-day Leadership School event, ensuring its smooth execution and impactful outcomes.
• Provide support for follow-up meetings in the cities of Pavlodar and Karaganda, including agenda development, participants identification, and report collection from the experts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive final report that captures the key discussions, outcomes, and recommendations from the Leadership School and follow-up meetings.

The National Consultant is expected to work home based with travels within Kazakhstan cities at the request of UN Women (Burabay, Karaganda and Pavlodar).

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:

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

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the field of HIV/AIDS and/or Gender Equality in Kazakhstan.
• Experience of engagement in the development of national policies/programs on HIV will be advantage.
• 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.