UNDP Jobs - 106300- National Governance expert.

National Governance expert.

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-May-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

45 working days spread over a period of 2 months.

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

45 working days spread over a period of 2 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

In view of the long-term structural challenges that Lebanon is facing as well as the profound effects that the subsequent crises are having on its economy (the Syrian crisis since 2011 and more recently the monetary and economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic), there is ongoing need to support job creation and inclusive economic growth especially for the most vulnerable in the most disadvantaged areas.
With the aim to support gender-responsive job creation and economic opportunities in the agriculture and agro-food sectors, six UN organizations have joined efforts to develop a three-year joint programme: the Productive Sector Development Programme (PSDP). It will be jointly implemented by UNIDO, FAO, UNDP, ILO, UN WOMEN, and UNICEF.

The PSDP sits within the United Nations Strategic Framework’s (UNSF) Economic pillar, which stipulates “that investment in productive capacities enhance that creates decent work and livelihoods for the most vulnerable people through local economic activities and institutional support on necessary reforms”. A key component of the PSDP is to promote an enabling policy environment for women economic empowerment and participation in productive sectors.
The performance of the Parliament is an important indicator of the country’s governance framework. Following the Beirut Port explosion and the multiple crises Lebanon is facing, the Parliament will be a critical driver to foster the success of prioritized reforms. The acknowledgement of the Lebanese government and parliament of the need for reforms presents new opportunities for more effective governmental oversight, accountability, and implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals.
This consultancy aims to support promoting and monitoring of key reforms, and supporting a more targeted engagement with the Lebanese Parliament to address critical reform priorities in line with PSDP priorities with a specific focus on women economic empowerment and participation in productive sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Development Coordinator Officer – Partnerships and Finance at the RC Office and in coordination with the PSDP Senior Programme Coordinator. During the fulfilment of the tasks under this agreement, the Consultant will ensure regular communication with RCO and will ensure a timely delivery of the expected outputs and will regularly inform the RCO of the progress as well as any obstacles that might occur.
Under this consultancy, the Consultant is requested to complete the following tasks:
- Provide strategic guidance on reforms related to women economic empowerment and productive sectors participation
- Support the Macro component of the PSDP in prioritizing a list of legislations
- Monitor the progress and implementation of reform priorities particularly gender equality legislations
- Support the endorsement and operationalization of the UN-Parliament Partnership Compact incorporating the results of the PSDP policy and legal reviews
- Prepare weekly policy and technical briefs with a strong focus on women empowerment and participation in productive sectors
- Promote women led/focused civil society involvement in parliamentary work
- Monitor and analyze developments and political updates that impact the advancement of reform priorities on women empowerment and participation in productive sectors.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, both in English and in Arabic;
Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Knowledge of the UN preferable.

Required Skills and Experience

I. Academic Qualifications:
Degree in law. Master’s degree in public law is desirable.
II. Years of experience:
At least 5 years professional work experience
III. Technical experience:
Previous experience in working with parliament;
Previous experience in covering topics related to legal review and reforms;
Previous experience in covering topics related to parliamentary work;
Previous experience in developing policy and technical recommendations on legislative and reform issues.

How to apply:
The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.
Submissions through any other media will not be considered.
The application must include all of the following documents:
1. P11,
2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
3. Financial proposal
All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
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