National Consultant to Develop a Gender Responsive Resource Mobilization Strategy for Person with Disability Focused Programming in the Humanitarian Context

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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.

In humanitarian crises and conflict zones, persons with disabilities are among the most marginalized and vulnerable groups. They face compounded challenges due to their disabilities, often exacerbated by the breakdown of support systems and infrastructure during emergencies. Furthermore, within this population, gender disparities further exacerbate vulnerabilities and limit access to essential services and resources. Despite efforts to address the needs of persons with disabilities in humanitarian response, significant gaps persist in resource mobilization strategies that fail to adequately consider the intersecting factors of disability and gender. Therefore, there is a critical need to develop a comprehensive and gender-responsive resource mobilization strategy specifically tailored to address the unique needs of persons with disabilities in humanitarian contexts, with a focus on gender inclusivity.

The development of a gender-responsive resource mobilization strategy is essential to ensure that humanitarian organizations can effectively secure and allocate resources to support disability-focused programming. Such a strategy will not only help bridge existing gaps in funding but will also ensure that interventions are tailored to address the diverse needs and experiences of persons with disabilities, taking into account gender dynamics. Additionally, by embedding gender responsiveness into resource mobilization efforts, organizations can better identify and prioritize the needs of women, men, girls, and boys with disabilities, thereby promoting inclusivity, equality, and dignity in humanitarian action. Moreover, a gender-responsive approach can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of interventions by addressing underlying structural barriers and promoting the meaningful participation of all stakeholders.

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a gender-responsive resource mobilization strategy for disability-focused programming in the humanitarian context. Specifically, the strategy aims to:

• Identify and analyze existing resource mobilization practices and challenges related to disability-focused programming.
• Address gender disparities and intersectional barriers in accessing resources and services for persons with disabilities.
• Strengthen the capacity of humanitarian organizations to mobilize resources in a gender-responsive manner.
• Enhance the inclusivity and effectiveness of interventions targeting persons with disabilities in humanitarian settings

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the UN Women Deputy Representative, with day-to-day reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the consultant will support UN Women Nigeria Country Office to develop a gender-responsive resource mobilization strategy for Persons with disability-focused programming in the humanitarian context.

The consultant will be expected to:

1.1. Assessment and Analysis

• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current funding landscape for disability-focused humanitarian programming, with an emphasis on gender inclusivity.
• Review existing resource mobilization efforts and perform a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis.
• Identify potential donors, funding opportunities, and partnerships that align with the goals of disability-focused and gender-responsive programming.

1.2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with key stakeholders, including disability advocacy groups, humanitarian organizations, donors, and beneficiaries (particularly women and girls with disabilities), to gather insights and inputs.
• Facilitate focus group discussions and interviews to understand perspectives on resource mobilization and funding priorities.

1.3. Strategy Development

• Develop a gender-responsive resource mobilization strategy with clear goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Create a roadmap for implementing the strategy, including timelines, responsible parties, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Design a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of the strategy.

1.4. Capacity Building

• Develop training materials and conduct workshops for key stakeholders on resource mobilization techniques and strategies.
• Provide guidance on proposal writing, donor engagement, and building strategic partnerships.

1.5. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare comprehensive documentation of the strategy development process, including stakeholder inputs, analysis, and the final strategy.
• Deliver a final report detailing the strategy, implementation plan, and recommendations for sustainability.

The selected Consultant will be expected to complete the following key deliverables within the indicative timeframe:

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deliverables

Indicative Timeline

1

• Inception Report outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline.

5days

2

• SWOT Analysis Report of current resource mobilization efforts.

5 days

3

• Stakeholder Engagement Report from workshop summarizing key findings from consultations

5 days

4

• Draft Resource Mobilization Strategy for review and feedback.

5 days

5

• Final Resource Mobilization Strategy incorporating feedback and including an implementation plan.
• Conduct mapping of potential donors to be targeted on disability.
• Develop an implementation plan for the strategy.
• Development of M&E and Reporting Framework
• Training Materials on resource mobilization for stakeholders.

10 days

Total Consultancy period

30 working days

Reporting

Under the guidance of the UN Women Deputy Representative, with day-to-day reporting to the Programme Coordinator on Humanitarian and DRR, the selected consultant will develop and deliver the above-listed outputs in accordance with the above-outlined timeframes and specifications.

Competencies

Core Values

• Integrity: Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UNDP and UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Respect for Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multi-cultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Competencies:

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Communication and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
• Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies

• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills
• Good budget and finance skills
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, and present findings and recommendations
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of UN programme management systems

Required Skills and Experience

Recruitment Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, and strategic planning in the humanitarian sector, with a focus on
• Proven experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, and strategy development within the humanitarian sector.
• Strong understanding of disability issues and gender dynamics in humanitarian contexts.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and conducting participatory assessments.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within agreed timelines.

Note: Applicants are required to send the following documents in one application by email.

• Application letter explaining interest in the consultancy and suitability of the candidate for the consultancy position
• Updated CV
• A short proposal (max 1,500 A4 pages) that details a proposed methodology and conceptualization of the consultancy.
• Personal History Form (P11). The P11 Form can be downloaded from the following website:

Duration of the Assignment

The assignment is expected to take 30 working days from the date of signing the contract.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Application

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from:

https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and 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 based on 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.)

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