UNDP Jobs - 94077- Consultant on Gender Equality and Institutional Ca

Consultant on Gender Equality and Institutional Capacity Development

Location :

Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2020

Application Deadline :

26-Sep-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

90 days

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

90 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

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to veiw the terms of reference and other documents.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69935

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead UNDP’s support to the Ministry of Justice in the implementation of the Gender Equality Seal for the Ministry of Justice
Support the establishment of a steering team at MOJ
Organize and facilitate workshops with the steering team at MOJ
Lead the data collection in accordance with the Seal benchmark matrix
Complete the self-assessment in collaboration with the steering team
Design the Seal Action Plan for implementation
Manage all the trainings and capacity building events related to the project and support in the identification of the participants for the trainings and seminars;
Develop an action plan for Seal engagement with the public sector in Jordan
Prepare project related technical briefs, manuals, case studies and best practices
Assist in developing programmatic and financial documentation to government stakeholders and relevant parties;
Write reports on progress and provide inputs to annual reports, quarterly reports and donor reports.
Contribute to and develop project concepts, proposals, documents and policy frameworks to ensure the incorporation of gender concerns and women empowerment issues from inception through implementation.
Develop knowledge products on gender equality and women’s empowerment as it intersects SDG 16.
Perform any other duties, as needed.

Competencies

Please check below link

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69935

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, sociology, anthropology or similar field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender equality, diversity and change management, ISO implementation or similar certification programmes.

• Experience working in the justice sector and in public administration is an advantage

• Knowledge of the Jordanian central administration, planning systems and processes is desirable.

• Excellent skills in MS office.

Language:

• Fully proficient in English and Arabic languages, spoken and written;