UNDP Jobs - 46478- Consultant to Conduct the Research Study on Women

Consultant to Conduct the Research Study on Women Nationals Married to Non-Nationals in the GCC Countries

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-May-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 Months

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

The Women's Research & Studies Center (WRSC) is a UNDP project under the Country Programme in cooperation with the Supreme Court for Planning and Development. The project is implemented with Kuwait University.

The WRSC aspires to build the technical capacity of the Kuwaiti Civil Society Organizations, students, statisticians, researchers, academics and policy-makers through its digital database, and its interactive website and through workshops and leadership training. Regular lectures and international conferences are also organized to raise awareness on gender related issues.

Objectives

A roundtable discussion on the topic of women nationals married to non-nationals in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Countries was organized by the WRSC in May 2013. The main recommendation of the discussion was "to do a regional research paper that could shed light on the laws, the rights, the policies and practices in every GCC country when it comes to women nationals married to non-nationals". Such research paper will be shared with the different parliaments in the gulf countries as well as with the Women Council within the GCC.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collect and analyze existing data and information on women nationals married to non nationals' related policies and programmes in each of the GCC countries;
Participate in field research to obtain relevant data and information on women nationals married to non nationals in the GCC;
Undertake consultations with selected GCC government institutions, non-governmental organizations and political representatives to gather their views on women nationals married to non-nationals related issues;
Organize focus group discussions – i.e. lists of well-informed persons (WIPs), such as community and religious leaders, government officials, business persons, academics, representatives from civil society and international organizations in every GCC country;
Development of Research Study on Women Nationals Married to Non-Nationals in the GCC Countries;

Expected Outputs

A background report on every GCC country socio-economic development trends, as well as Government policies, strategies and programmes related to women nationals married to non nationals;
A detailed comparative research study between all the gulf countries on the rights, the policies and the laws of women nationals married to non national men;
Prepare report containing strategies and recommendations to meet the needs of women nationals married to non nationals in the GCC.

Competencies

Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
Excellent communication skills including good writing and presentation skills;
Ability to lead strategic information collection and analysis;
Excellent computer skills (Office processing and statistical data analysis);
Ability to work independently with strong sense of initiative, discipline and self- motivation.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in social sciences or related disciplines.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (research and field studies);
Knowledge and research experience in development and gender related issues;
Experience of liaising with Government organizations, NGOs, academic institutions;
Have a research record on related topics.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is essential.

Note:

The Consultant will be on a governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.