UNDP Jobs - 112532- National Consultant-support the implementation of

National Consultant-support the implementation of the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institution

Location :

Home based with travel for meetings in public institutions and/or at UNDP Thailand., THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

09-Jun-2023

Application Deadline :

29-May-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

09 June 2023- 30 March 2024 with maximum 150 days worked

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

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Negotiation Reference no. : UNDP-THA-00058

Instructions to Applicants:

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Duties and Responsibilities

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SCOPE OF WORK:

As per the objectives of the assignment and expected deliverables, it is proposed that the timeline for carrying out the consultancy, will be 9 June 2023 – 31 March 2024. The consultant is expected to provide technical assistance to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for the implementation of the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions.

To this end, the consultant, in coordination with the Gender Advisor of UNDP Thailand will be developing the following activities:

Support the BMA in the development of the Gender Seal process throughout all its steps:

1) Online self-assessments:

Accompany the public institutions in the implementation of staff surveys and the collection of quantitative data.
Provide permanent advice and technical assistance to the public institutions in the collection of evidence.
Support the Public Institutions in the use of the GES online platform

2) Development, implementation, and monitoring of the Action Plan for Improvement: accompany the development and implementation of the gender equality policy and action plan.

3) Preparation for the external evaluation: Support the BMA in the evaluation process to obtain the Gender Equality Seal, working on the requirements of evidence and necessary documentation of the institution.

Conduct training sessions on gender equality and the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions, to institutional staff, under the coordination of the Global Gender Equality Seal Team.
Any other activities required to ensure adequate and sustained support to the BMA.
Produce the self-assessment
Participate in all capacity building activities organized by the Gender Equality Seal, necessary for the advisor to provide adequate support to the institutions advised.

Competencies

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Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Technical Competencies:

Analytic capacity and demonstrated ability to process, analyse and synthesise complex, technical information;
Proven ability to support the development of high quality knowledge and training materials, and to train technical teams;
Proven experience in the developing country context and working in different cultural settings.

Communication:

Communicate effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner.

Professionalism:

Capable of working in a high pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines, managing many tasks simultaneously;
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Teamwork:

Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks;
Focuses on results for the client;
Welcomes constructive feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

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QUALIFICATION:

Academic Qualifications:

At least Master’s degree in social, legal, economic, engineering and/or administrative sciences.
Specific and substantive education and/or training on gender equality and women’s empowerment relate fields, is preferred.

Years of experience:

At least 3 years of experience working on gender equality, particularly in the development of gender analysis, gender research and assessments. Experience in gender equality certification systems would be an asset.
At least 2 years of experience on gender mainstreaming in public administration.
At least 1 year of experience on working with government agencies and/or UN agencies.

Language:

High proficiency in written Thai and English.

This position is open to Thai nationals only.