UN WOMEN Jobs - 47030- International Consultant on Training for Gender Eq

International Consultant on Training for Gender Equality

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2014

Application Deadline :

23-Jun-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English Spanish

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

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.

The UN Women Training Centre (TC) in Santo Domingo is. dedicated to supporting the UN and other stakeholders to realize commitments to gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s rights through transformative training and learning. The UN Women TC offers training for gender equality and women’s empowerment to UN Women staff, UN agencies, as well as personnel of governments, civil society and partners. The gender capacity-development programmes will range from basic and introductory levels to specialized and advanced levels for diverse audiences with different backgrounds. In terms of capacity-development strategies and techniques, the TC will make maximum use of on-line training techniques, paying special attention to e-learning courses and an active learning approach.

The Training Centre also promotes articulation and knowledge exchange among gender training specialists and other relevant groups and the development of tools and materials in the area of training for gender equality. In addition, it supports the documentation of existing good practices and innovative processes, as well as discussion and analysis of training methodologies and approaches directed towards contributing to ongoing capacity development as a concrete means for achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The main objective of this consultancy is to support the development, delivery and evaluation of training materials and activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Training Programme Coordinator, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

Activity 1

Support roll out of Evaluation tools and data entry into database for courses and participants.

Products/Outputs: TC staff trained on the use of evaluation tools. Evaluation tools applied to courses and feeding into course reports and database. Up to date evaluation database of courses and tools.

Activity 2

Support development of training courses and materials.

Products/Outputs:Satellite Module on UN Women, Peace and Security for I Know Gender course.Input and backstopping to the packaging process of SSR course modules as part of the quality assurance process.

Activity 3

Support development of theory of change and training methodologies.

Products/Outputs: Working paper on Evaluation of Training for Gender Equality (based on existing mappings and desk review). Input/feedback to working papers being developed on Training for Gender Equality.

Activity 4

Support implementation of capacity assessment processes (during the consultancy period).

Products/Outputs: Analysis of results and input for report on capacity assessment process.

Competencies

Core values and Guiding Principles:

Integrity

Demonstrate the values of United Nations and UN Women, act without consideration of personal gain, resist undue political pressure in decision-making, no abuse of power or authority, stand by decisions in the organization’s interest, and take action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.

Professionalism

Show pride in work and achievements, demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter, conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results, motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, show persistence when faced with challenges, and remain calm in stressful situations.

Respect for Diversity

Work effectively with people from all backgrounds, treat all people with dignity and respect, treat men and women equally, show respect for and understand diverse opinions by examining own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and do not discriminate against any individual or group.

Core Competencies

Ethics and Values

Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents.

Organizational Awareness:

Building support and political acumen.

Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring:

Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation.

Communicating Information and Ideas:

Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication.

Self-management and Emotional intelligence:

Creating an emotionally intelligent organization.

Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning:

Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements:

Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking

Technological Awareness:

Experience in working in a multicultural and web-based environment;

Fluency in office software, email, web-based applications and databases;

Client Orientation:

Monitor ongoing developments inside and outside the client's environment to keep them informed and anticipate problems;
Meet timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

Planning and Organizing:

Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;
Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required.

Functional Competencies

Excellent writing skills, analytical skills, and capacity for synthesis;
Receptiveness to feedback and flexibility for incorporating revisions;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Ability to coordinate research and publications.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree in Gender and Development, Education or other related fields.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years experience in Gender Equality/Mainstreaming.
Experience in development and delivery of Training for Gender Equality, especially in the area of Gender, Peace and Security;
Knowledge of Gender, Peace and Security and Security Sector Reform;
Knowledge of and experience in Evaluation of Training for Gender Equality;
Experience in working with the United Nations is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Excellent skills in English and Spanish, both oral and written, are required;
Proven and tested knowledge of another UN official language is an additional asset.