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Re-advertisement: National consultant to support the implementation of Spotlight second phase (2023) | |
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Location : | Astana, KAZAKHSTAN |
Application Deadline : | 11-Dec-22 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
Post Level : | National Consultant |
Languages Required : | English Russian |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 02-Jan-2023 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 1 year |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | January – December 2023 |
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. |
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he Spotlight Initiative (SI) is a global initiative of the United Nations which has received generous support from the European Union. The Initiative is responding to all forms of violence against women and girls. The initiative represents an unprecedented global effort of investing in gender equality and women's empowerment as a prerequisite and driving force for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan (Regional Programme) contributes to legal reforms, strengthening the capacity of relevant institutions and women movements, promoting norms based on gender equality, as well as improving the quality of data collection and statistics on violence towards women and girls. The Regional Program is collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society, donors, practitioners, academia and the media, to help eliminate harmful practices and support further gender transformation in the region. More information can be found from the website www.spotlightinitiative.org
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The purpose of this assignment is to provide professional, high-quality and timely support to the UN Women Programme Team in the implementation of the Regional Programme within the four pillars envisaged by the Program Document. Under the guidance of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan Project Officer (hereinafter - Project Officer), the national consultant shall assist in the implementation of the following tasks and deliverables:
Taking into account that Central Asia countries have a lot of in common, but at the same time each country has its own characteristics, the main task of the consultant is to provide and maintain effective cooperation with the five countries of Central Asia in order to effectively implement the Spotlight Initiative, in particular, achieve results that are within the responsibility of UN Women. The national consultant needs to know the socio-economic and political situation in the countries of Central Asia and be in constant communication with the UN Women Country Office in Kazakhstan, UN agencies, the office of the UN Resident Representative in Kazakhstan and the Programme Unit, be proactive, and offer practical solutions, be responsible and inclusive. One of the tasks of the national consultant would be independently assess the quality of processes and documents, and if necessary, involve a third party in accordance with the procurement rules of UN Women. The national consultant will work under the direct supervision of and in close collaboration with the spotlight Project Officer, other consultants involved, partners and contractors of UN Women, the Regional Programme team, UN partner agencies. UN Women shall provide the national consultant with all the necessary tools and materials for the effective and successful implementation of the Programme. It is expected that the national consultant will be open for sharing experience, knowledge, analysis and expertise, together with the team to resolve any issues that arise during the work and, if necessary, clarify deadlines. A workplan will be established at the beginning of the contract with clear planned milestones/outputs and indicators. This workplan will be agreed between the Consultant and the Project Officer in cooperation with the Regional Programme Manager. Monthly payments will be made based on a project officer's review and certification that the national consultant has achieved the required results set out in the workplan. This will also be accompanied by a time sheet submitted by the national consultant to the project officer on a monthly basis. The national consultant’s performance will be evaluated against such criteria as: timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication skills, accuracy and quality of tasks.
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