UNDP Jobs - 33554- International Consultant to Train Parliamentarians

International Consultant to Train Parliamentarians on Gender and Gender Mainstreaming

Location :

Juba, SOUTH SUDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

26-Nov-2012

Application Deadline :

04-Nov-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 working days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR):
International Consultant to Train Parliamentarians on Gender and Gender Mainstreaming for 3 days for the Committee of Gender, Child, Social Welfare, Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports and Representative from the 17 Committees in the National Legislative Assembly Republic of South Sudan

Background:
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN) works in partnership with the specialized committee on Gender, Child, Social Welfare Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports in the National Assembly since 2006. This outstanding committee stretches back to the former South Sudan Legislative Assembly, which is currently the National legislative Assembly enshrined in Article 72 of the transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 and Regulation 113 of the National Legislative Assembly Conduct of Business Regulations 2011.The committee is tasked with the mandate to oversee the performance of government institutions..

It is imperative to help the parliamentarian to ensure that plans, polices and laws are gender sensitive. The UNWOMEN in partnership with the Specialized Committee for Gender, Child, Social Welfare, Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports will conduct a 3 day workshop on Gender and Gender mainstreaming for the members of the Gender specialized Committee and representative from the other 17 various committees in the National Legislative Assembly.

The training workshop will focus on Gender Concepts, Human Rights, Gender Mainstreaming and Practical application of Gender Mainstreaming

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected output:

Sixty (60) members of the National Parliament are trained in Gender concepts and Gender mainstreaming. There should be two workshops back to back having 30 people in each group, to ensure that all government plans, policies and Laws are gender sensitive in the Republic of South Sudan.

Expected Outcomes:

Increased understanding and utilisation of gender concepts, issues and frameworks
Well defined and gender responsive vision and advocacy messages utilized during the planning and passing of policies and laws for the Republic of South Sudan

Deliverables:

Develop and prepare all training materials for back to back training, three days each on Gender and Gender mainstreaming into the development plans, policies and laws of the Government of South Sudan;
Facilitate 6 days workshop back to back for members of the standing committee for Gender , Child, Social Welfare, Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports and representative from the 17 committees in the Parliament
A summary report of identified issues and priorities emerging from the workshop
A final detailed workshop report.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
Effective Communication skills;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, Gender/Women Studies, International development, Economics, law, human rights, peace studies

Experience:

10 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience in programme management or other equivalent qualifications.
Knowledge of gender issues in development, including relevant international human rights standards;
Prior training in gender and its application in humanitarian, recovery and development settings;
Experience in working in South Sudan or including humanitarian emergency response an asset;
Prior experience in the UN system is an added advantage.

Duration of the assignment
12 days
Application
Interested consultants can apply online or email expressions of interest (including CVs) and professional fees to sandra.kiapi@unwomen.orgcopy to joy.zacharia@unwomen.org all expressions of interest should quote Gender Mainstreaming training on the Email subject.