Policy Specialist for G20– 6 positions - Consultancy

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Consultancy Title

Policy Specialist for G20– 6 positions

Subject Area

Governance and Participation

Specific topic

G20

Required languages

Portuguese and English are required

Contract type

Special Service Agreement (SSA) – Regular

Start date

Upon signing the contract

Contract duration

12 months

Location

Presential - Brasília

Modality

Full time

Type of Contract

National

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; 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. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, the UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The global four thematic areas are: • Governance and participation in public life. • Women's economic empowerment. • Ending violence against women. • Women's peace and security, humanitarian action, and disaster risk reduction.

II. Background The UN Women Country Programme in Brazil is implemented in line with the national development priorities, as well as in line with the international human rights standards and commitments on gender equality and empowerment of women, of which Brazil is signatory, including the UN Human Rights Treaties, such as CEDAW, CERD, as well as with Beijing Platform for Action, Durban Action Plan and Agenda 2030, as well as the UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. As part of the United Nations Country Team, leads the Inter-Agency Thematic Group on Gender, Race and Ethnicity, and actively contributes to the other UN inter-agency mechanisms. The Country Office works closely with the Brazilian Government and supports its efforts to promote women’s rights, gender equality and gender mainstreaming in national and international normative frameworks. The G20 was created in 1999 and brings together Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic and financial issues, with a focus on shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance. Today, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany,India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Republic of South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States of America, African Union and European Union participate in G20. Guest countries and international organizations also participate in the G20 upon invitation. The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or staff. Instead, the G20 Presidency rotates annually among the members and is selected from a different regional grouping of countries. Each year another country from a different group assumes the G20 Presidency. Brazil holds the current presidency from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024. The G20 Presidency is responsible for bringing together the G20 agenda in consultation with other members and in response to developments in the global economy. The G20 Presidency steers the G20 agenda for one year and hosts the Summit. The G20 consists of two parallel tracks: the Finance Track and the Sherpa Track. Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors lead the Finance Track while Sherpas lead the Sherpa Track after Finance Track. The G20 process from the Sherpa side is coordinated by the Sherpas of member countries, who are personal emissaries of the Leaders. Finance Track is led by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the member countries. Within the two tracks, there are thematically oriented working groups in which representatives from the relevant ministries of the members as well as from invited/guest countries and various international organizations participate. The Sherpas oversee negotiations over the course of the year, discussing agenda items for the Summit and coordinating the substantive work of the G20. In addition, there are Engagement Groups which bring together civil societies, parliamentarians, think tanks, women, youth, labour, businesses and researchers of the G20 countries. In 2023, G20 established the Working Group on the Empowerment of Women, which will convene for the first time in Brazil, coordinated by the Ministry of Women.

III. Consultancy objective The Technical Consultant(s) for Policy support contributes to the effective management of the G20 Working Group on the Empowerment of Women on behalf of the Ministry of Women by providing substantive inputs to agenda setting, policy strategizing, support for intergovernmental dialogues about the G20 agenda, and documentation. The consultant(s) will also support the Ministry’s engagement with other working groups, ministerial meetings and engagement groups (the non-governmental complement to the G20 process). She/he will also engage with the work streams to maximise support for the Government of Brazil’s engagement on the gender aspects of the G20. She/he works closely with the G20 secretariat, the Ministry of Women and other Government officials from line Ministries and UNRCO and UN Women to ensure the successful implementation of programmes under the G20 Summit. At the end of the consultancy, it is expected that the Ministry’s team have access to information, demonstrate increased capacity and have guidance materials on international protocols and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

IV. Scope Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst for Governance and Participation, and in coordination with the Ministry of Women the consultant will implement the following tasks/activities:

1. Technical Advice and Strategic Support to Brazil’s G20 Presidency to further align the G20 Agenda with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on Goal 5: • Provide technical advice on international cooperation under the G20 Summit for sustainable development, focusing on Goal 5 on Gender Equality; • Develop concept notes, issue notes, background documents, scoping notes on themes and key priorities in thematic areas prioritised for Brazil’s G20 presidency. • Support in organising Working Group and Engagement Groups meetings; prepare presentations, interventions, position papers, as guided by the G20 Secretariat for Ministerial meetings

2. Technical Advice and Strategic Support to the Ministry of Women in coordinating the Working Group on the Empowerment of Women: • Provide technical advice on international cooperation under the G20 Summit for sustainable development, focusing on Goal 5 on Gender Equality; • Develop concept notes, issue notes, background documents, scoping notes on themes and key priorities in thematic areas prioritised for the Ministry. • Support in organising Working Group meetings; prepare presentations, interventions, position papers, as guided by the G20 Secretariat for Ministerial meetings

3. Strategic Thinking and Coordination to Strengthen Strategic Engagement with the G20 • Support Government bodies' engagement with the G20 secretariat by contributing to the design of a strategic approach to embed the Decade of Action in the G20 work to further accelerate global progress towards the SDGs. • Support preparation of draft outcome documents for the G20 meetings, including mainstreaming of gender and inclusion perspective; support the negotiation process, including live drafting of documents during negotiations. • Engage in policy resource and support preparation ahead of G20 meetings and relevant working group meetings from the G20 Sherpa tracks in relation to the 2030 Agenda. • Provide substantive information and coordinate stakeholder engagement in key areas of the G20 priorities including Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030; combating hunger, poverty and inequality, sustainable development and the reform of global governance and other related areas • Provide support to coordinate with various Line Ministries/Departments of Government, Think Tanks, International Organizations, including UN and G20 members and Invitees. • Work closely with various UN agencies to provide coordinated support to the Development Group and other G20 Working Groups. • Coordinate with G20 Countries and Sherpa meetings, as guided by the G20 Secretariat • Keep track of the state of play on issues discussed in G20 Working Group and work towards proposals that would garner consensus in G20. • Support the smooth functioning of intergovernmental processes, including through overseeing reporting processes and providing advice to, and sharing institutional knowledge with the G20 Secretariat.

4. Research and Analysis: • Analysis of documents/references from different departments from a gender perspective. • Undertake research and documentation work for the G20, in the run-up to and during Brazil’s G20 presidency, including assessing key issues, country positions. 5. Any other duties assigned by the Direct Supervisor in UN Women. V. Deliverable products:

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Deliverable products

Deadline

Payment

1. Detailed work plan

2 weeks after signature of contract

30%

1. Results-based report

6 months after signature of contract

35%

1. Results-based report

10 months after signature of contract

35%

• 100%

*All reports should be submitted in English or Portuguese language and include the full set of supporting documents, such as training agendas and methodologies, handouts, lists of participants, etc. The supporting documents can be submitted in Portuguese. UN Women will review and provide feedback/approval within 10 working days. In case feedback is provided, UN Women will approve deliverables after feedback is incorporated and deliverable is considered final.

VI. 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 working days after the final approval of the deliverable and submission of the signed Certification 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. No travel is expected for the development of the present consultancy. The consultant will be responsible for the travel and per diem (accommodation, meals, transfers/transportation, communication, and other related costs). Such costs will be later reimbursed, subject to presentation and approval of supporting documents (quotation, invoices and vouchers). The per diems must be included in the fees, in the financial proposal, and expenses with accommodation, meals, transfers/transportation, communication, and other related costs will not be reimbursed separately. Air travel will be the most direct and economical route: The default route will be the most direct route between the traveller’s service location and the travel location. However, the most economical route will apply when: (a) the cost of the most direct route is 25% or more higher compared to the most economical route; and (b) the travel time for the most economical route does not exceed the most direct route by four (4) hours or more. For all air travel, the traveller will receive the most economical (lowest) fare in the applicable class of service, including restrictive, non-refundable airfares. Travel arrangements and reimbursement requests will follow the UN Women Travel Policy, which will be shared by the supervisor at the start of the contract. The consultant on official travel, regardless of the destination, must obtain authorization through the UNDSS/TRIP prior to travel in accordance with the UN security policy. Prior to going on mission consultants/individual contractors should provide a signed “Statement of good health” to confirm their insurance coverage and inoculations.

VII. 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 and virtual meetings with UN Women and the Ministry of 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.

VIII. Performance monitoring and evaluation The work and performance of a consultant 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

IX. 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 • Accountability • Creative Problem Solving • Effective Communication • Inclusive Collaboration • Stakeholder Engagement • Leading by Example

Functional competencies: • Demonstrates commitment to Government of Brazil and UN Women’s mission, vision and values; • Sound knowledge on one or more thematic areas relevant to the priorities of Brazil’s G20 presidency, including climate and environment; gender; health; agriculture; trade; investment and industry; energy; anti-corruption; developmental issues; digital economy; disaster management. • Excellent coordination skills; good writing and analytical skills. • Demonstrated ability to analyse policy and strategies from a gender perspective; • Produces qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner; • Manages complexities, shifting priorities, and is able to work effectively without constant supervision; • Maintains constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners; • Adheres to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues; • Maintains diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients; • Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills; • Organization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced); • Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines; • Ability to adapt quickly to work demands, and changing deadlines; • Willingness to “inter-change” work functions with other staff within the Unit, when required. Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

Required Skills and Experience

X. Requirements For the applicant to be considered, applicants must meet the following qualifications and requirements: Mandatory: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration Professional Experience • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience, preferably with the Government, in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. • Experience working with Gender Equality and Women's and Girls' Empowerment. Languages and other skills • Proficiency in MS Office • Fluency in Portuguese and English is mandatory.

Desirable:

Education • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration is an asset Professional Experience • Some experience working for the Government and/ or United Nations in support of normative intergovernmental processes is an advantage. • Previous experience with United Nations Agencies and/or International Organizations desirable Languages and other skills • Fluency in Spanish is desirable

XI. 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 offer 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: 70

Criteria A – Relevant Education

10 including

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration

0

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration is an asset

10

Criteria B - Relevant Professional Experience

55 including

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience, preferably with the Government, in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects (mandatory)

30

Experience working with Gender Equality and Women's and Girls' Empowerment issues (mandatory)

10

Some experience working for the Government and/ or United Nations in support of normative intergovernmental processes is an advantage.

10

Previous experience with United Nations Agencies and/or International Organizations (desirable)

5

Criteria C - Language and other skills

5 including

Fluency in Portuguese (mandatory)

0

Fluency in English (mandatory)

0

Fluency in Spanish (desirable)

5

Financial/Price Proposal evaluation

30

Total

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; Phase 4 (optional): based on shortlisting - written test; Phase 5 (optional): based on shortlisting/results of the written test – interview.

XII. 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. All applications must include in their application: 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) Financial proposal (sample is provided in Annex I): The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount with a breakdown per deliverables, and travel costs (if applicable) and other related costs (e.g., tele-communication). Interested candidates are requested to apply no later than 24 January 2024 by submitting applications only to UNDP Jobs Platform. Applications without P11 and financial proposal may be treated as incomplete and may 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. Annex I - Financial Proposal

A. Cost Breakdown per Deliverables

Deliverables

Price, BRL

(Lump Sum, All Inclusive)

1

2

3

4

Total

BRL

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