UNDP Jobs - 22711- Consultants for Compendium of Resources on Gender

Consultants for Compendium of Resources on Gender and HIV

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

20-Apr-2011

Application Deadline :

18-Apr-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

60 Days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

20 April to 20 July 2011

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 HIV/AIDS Practice in the Bureau for Development Policy has a cluster on HIV, Gender, Health and MDGs. This cluster includes UNDP’s role as co-lead UNAIDS cosponsoring agency on Gender issues. Gender inequality and harmful gender norms are not only associated with the spread of HIV but also with its consequences. Women and girls bear a disproportionate burden of responsibility for families and communities affected by HIV, and women who disclose their HIV-positive status often face greater stigma and suffer more extreme negative reactions than men. Gender norms and expectations also influence male sexuality, risk-taking and their vulnerability to HIV. While promoting gender equality is important in itself, it is also crucial to fostering more effective national HIV responses, and to ensuring broader public health and human rights goal can be achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective

Finalize online compendium of resources on gender and HIV

Specific Deliverables

The consultants will be responsible for the following tasks:
Develop concept for website Addressing gaps:
identifying and reviewing new resources for inclusion;
writing new summaries;
updating compendium Determine new key words for all documents in line with Roadmap
Re-catalogue compendium (revisiting and reviewing all docs: new and older)
Draft integrated tool
Print/production-ready
Liaise with appropriate UN colleagues, civil society, donors, governments and other colleagues; and
Any other related tasks.

Expected Outputs

Online compendium finalized

Timeframe

This work will be conducted over the next 3 months. This consultancy requires 2 consultants, and each consultant will be expected to contribute at least 10 days each from 20 April to 20July 2011, home-based, part-time basis.

Payment

Payments will be based on the Certificate of Payments that will be submitted on a monthly basis;
Time Sheet will be attached and verified by the direct supervisor; and
Final tranche upon performance evaluation from the direct supervisor.

Reporting

The consultants shall report directly to the Gender Advisor for any queries and assistance.

Competencies

Strong track record of research and compilation skills;
Strong knowledge of gender and HIV issues;
Good working relationships with the UN family, governments, donors and civil society partners;
Experience conducting mappings or similar work;
Experience with IT infrastructure and/or website development;
Editing skills are helpful; and
Expertise in HIV, human rights and development issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in international relations or other related field;
Experience in developing/updating website?
At least ten years experience working in HIV or gender-related field; and
Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.