United Nation Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (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. As part of the UN-wide investment in supporting UN Member States to translate global human rights norms and standards into national policies, actions and results, UN Women’s Strategic Plan (2018-2021) commits to increased national-level knowledge and strengthened national systems to monitor international, regional, and national commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE).

The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires accelerated efforts of the UN Member States to measure progress towards the Agenda’s accompanying Sustainable Goals (SDGs) and targets. Measuring progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) is seen as central for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2016 the Government of Georgia (GoG) has embarked, as one of the first, on the process of nationalization/ localization of SDGs. The GoG and key stakeholders have identified through nation-wide participatory process priority SDG targets and indicators that represent a combination of global and local/ national targets (100) and indicators (215).  Of the 54 gender-related global indicators (UN Women (2018), Turning promises into action: Gender equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development http://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2018/2/gender-equality-in-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-2018), 30 have been fully transposed, 9 were considered either not relevant or not considered for absence of data, and the remaining 18 global gender-related indicators have been adapted to the local context.  Already in 2016, and then again later in 2020, the voluntary national reports on progress towards SDGs (VNR), availability of high-quality data has been identified as key challenge. Lack of regular disaggregated data collection, application of international methodology for data collection, and lack of national capacities for data analysis have been pinpointed as main barriers.

To strengthen production and use of gender statistics in Georgia in line with Georgia’s international and national commitments on gender equality and women’s empowerment, UN Women is supporting the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GEOSTAT) and other stakeholders of national statistics system to improve the capacities for production and dissemination of sex-disaggregated data. Most notable advances in gender statistics supported by UN Women include GEOSTAT’s Gender Data Portal, Annual publication “Women and Men”, a dedicated Survey on Violence Against Women in 2017 and 2022 and Time Use Survey 2020-2021, which became an indispensable source of sex-disaggregated data on unpaid and care work. Moreover, in 2020 UN Women Country Office in Georgia developed its first Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP- UN Women (2020), Country gender Equality Profile of Georgia. https://georgia.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/05/the-country-gender-equality-profile), that has been updated in 2021 (UN Women (2021), Country gender Equality Profile of Georgia. https://georgia.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2021/11/country-gender-equality-profile-of-georgia_georgia). Aligned with international, regional and national commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE), the Country Gender Equality Profiles (CGEPs) are in-depth, national-level analyses of the status of women and men based on both statistical and qualitative data. The CGEP represents an important guide for UN Women and the UNCT as well as for the Georgian Government, civil society and other development partners to assess the existing situation regarding women’s empowerment and gender equality and primary source for evidence-driven advocacy and programming.

Within the framework of the “Women’s Increased Leadership for Democracy in Georgia” (WILD) project, generously funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), UN Women plans to develop CGEP 2023 in close coordination and cooperation with UN country team and its governmental and non-governmental counterparts. The CGEP 2023 should take into account the multidimensional impacts of COVID 19 on gender equality and intersectionality and Leaving no one behind (LNOB) approach, by including youth, sexual minorities, migration and disability status, and disadvantaged and marginalized groups in gender analysis. The CGEP will include both, quantitative and qualitative analysis and will consist of the following parts:

1. Executive Summary, highlighting main findings (2 pages)

2. Introduction, including background and rationale, purpose, scope, brief mention of methodology and structure of CGEP (1 page)

3. Georgia in brief - analysis of the economic, political, security and social situation and challenges in the country, which provide the context for analyzing GEWE issues, framed against international commitments, norms and standards. (2-3 pages)

4. Key findings – the main section of CGEP is aligned with the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) and is divided into the nine thematic areas:  (1) Governance and institutional mechanisms for gender equality; (2) Women, poverty, and social protection (3) Women’s Economic Empowerment; (4) Women and Education; (5) Women and Health; (6) Violence against Women and Girls and harmful practices; (7) Women in Power and Decision-making; (8) Women, Peace and Security; (9) Women and climate change. Each section should incorporate qualitative and quantitative analysis and outline key messages (20-30 pages)

5. Recommendations (2 pages)

6. Annexes (methodology and statistical tables)

Under the quantitative analysis CGEP should include a comprehensive but focused analysis of gender data and statistics on the nine areas of interest outlined above, including but not limited to 51 gender specific SDG indicators (UN Women (2022), Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2022, https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2022/09/progress-on-the-sustainable-development-goals-the-gender-snapshot-2022 - as available) and indicators of relevant national action plans such as newly adopted plan on Ending Violence against Women and on Women, Peace and Security (2022-2024) and human rights action plan (upcoming). The sources include but are not limited to Rapid Gender Assessments (RGAs) on COVID 19 impact, Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and other socio-economic surveys, Survey on and Violence against Women (VAW), Time Use Survey, Women’s Entrepreneurship Development assessment, as well as other official statistics and administrative data.

Based on this analysis, this part should identify a set of major indicators (5 - 10) per thematic area, as recommended national indicators for measuring GEWE in Georgia.  Detailed tables and diagrams should be presented in statistical annex.

Qualitative analysis should be incorporated in key findings part and should be framed around root causes of the inequalities described and international norms and standards, demonstrating how these gender inequalities slow progress towards the 2030 Agenda. Prevailing policies at both the macro and sectoral level that impact on GEWE situation Georgia, as well as laws and policies aimed at addressing different aspects of gender inequality should be analyzed, highlighting how they are being implemented, what blockages or bottlenecks can be encountered and how these realities may differ for those groups most at risk to being left behind. Within the framework of qualitative analysis in-depth interviews/consultation meetings will be conducted with major governmental and non-governmental sector representatives, to better interpret quantitative data and shed light to those aspect of GEWE situation in Georgia where statistics is less available.

In this context, UN Women is planning to hire a National Consultant/quantitative researcher to work on data and statistics analysis as part of CGEP. Together with a qualitative researcher, and in close collaboration with UN Women, the National Consultant/quantitative researcher will develop the CGEP and will be responsible for the tasks outlined below.

The duties and responsibilities of the national consultant are:

• In cooperation with qualitative researcher, develop detailed methodology and annotated outline of the CGEP (including policy documents, list of indicators and sources to be included in each section) and the timeline of the CGEP elaboration, including national consultations with key partners and stakeholders and submit to UN Women for approval.
• To draft the CGEP in line with the agreed methodology in coordination with qualitative researcher. Quantitative researcher will mainly focus on preparing statistical annex (highlighting recommended national set of gender indicators) and draft “Georgia in brief” and “key findings parts” to be extended by the qualitative researcher. Quantitative researcher will also contribute to the executive summary, introduction and recommendations sections, especially by developing recommendations on data and evidence and new levels of data disaggregation;
• To present and validate CGEP with the reference group;
• To update the draft based on UN women and reference group’s comments and submit the final CGEP to UN Women (in English);
• To proofread Georgian translation of the CGEP provided by UN Women;

Deliverables:

• Detailed work plan, specifying methodology and annotated outline of the CGEP developed and submitted to UN Women by 30 May, 2023 (4 working days)
• First draft of the CGEP developed and submitted to UN Women for review by 31 July, 2023  (15 working days)
• CGEP presented and validated with reference group members by September 30, 2023 (2 days)
• Publication finalized in line with UN Women’s and reference group’s feedback and the final CGEP with detailed analysis of GEWE profile of the country, key messages, conclusions and recommendations submitted to UN Women (in English) by October 15, 2023 (4 working days)
• CGEP in Georgian proofread and final version submitted to UN Women by November 30, 2023 (2 working day)

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent writing, presentation/public speaking skills
• Familiar with human rights terminology
• IT literacy
• Flexibility 

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Education:

• University degree (at least Masters) in human rights, statistics, demography, sociology, social sciences, or other relevant area.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience of analysing gender data;
• At least 5 years of experience in using quantitative data analysis using SPSS, STATA, R or similar software.
• At least 5 years of experience of preparing academic papers, situation analysis, assessments and research reports on GEWE issues using quantitative data (applicants will be required to provide samples of their similar work)
• Familiarity with international GEWE frameworks, such as CEDAW, SDG, BPfA is a strong asset;

Language:

• Excellent command of written and spoken Georgian and English

Evaluation Procedure:

The candidates will be evaluated in three stages: according to minimum qualification criteria; technical and financial evaluation.

The candidates must possess following minimum qualification criteria to be eligible for further technical evaluation:

• University degree (at least Masters) in human rights, statistics, demography, sociology, social sciences, or other relevant area;
• At least 5 years of experience of analysing gender data;
• Excellent command of written and spoken Georgian and English.

The candidates will be evaluated in three stages: according to minimum qualification criteria followed by technical and financial evaluation.

Technical evaluation criteria (including minimum qualifications):

• University degree (at least Masters) in human rights, statistics, demography, sociology, social sciences, or other relevant area (max 50 points)
• At least 5 years of experience of analysing gender data (max 100 points);
• At least 5 years of experience in using quantitative data analysis using SPSS, STATA, R or similar software (max 70 points);
• At least 5 years of experience of preparing academic papers, situation analysis, assessments and research reports on GEWE issues (max 80 points);
• Familiarity with international GEWE frameworks, such as CEDAW, SDG, BPfA   is a strong asset (max 20 points);
• Excellent command of written and spoken Georgian and English (max 30 points)

Maximum total technical score amounts to 350 points. Only candidates who have passed over the minimum qualification criteria and have accumulated at least 245 points out of maximum 350 under technical evaluation will qualify for the next stage i.e. evaluation of their financial proposals.

Evaluation of submitted financial offers will be done based on the following formula: S = Fmin / F * 150

S – score received on financial evaluation;

Fmin – the lowest financial offer out of all the submitted offers qualified over the technical evaluation round;

F – financial offer under consideration.

The winning candidate will be the candidate, who has accumulated the highest aggregated score (technical scoring + financial scoring).

Management arrangements:

The selected candidate will report to and work under direct supervision of the Governance & Participation in Public Life programme analyst and UN Women Gender Data Specialist.

Financial arrangements:

Payment will be disbursed upon submission and approval of deliverables and certification by UN Women National Programme Officer that the services have been satisfactorily performed as specified below:

• Deliverable 1,2 (19 days) - 70 %
• Deliverable 3,4,5 (8 days) - 30 %

Application submission package:

• CV;
• Duly filled Personal History Form PHF11 that can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process
• Samples of academic papers, situation analysis, assessments and research reports on GEWE issues;
• Financial Proposal - lump sum proposal/offer* in GEL

*The applicants are required to submit an aggregated financial offer: “aggregated financial offer” is the total sum of all financial claims of the candidate for accomplishment of all tasks spelled out in this ToR.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to Submit the Application:

• Download and complete the UN Women Personal History Form (P11)- https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process
• Merge your UN Women Personal History Form (P11), CV, samples of previous work and the Financial Proposal into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded.
• Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement).
• Click 'Apply Now' button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click 'Submit Application;'
• Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above).
• You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.

Notes:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. 

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. 

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.  All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.).