1.0. Background

 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. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations System wide efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world.  UN Women requires agile gender responsive data and statistics to deliver on Gender Equality & Empowerment of Women (GEWE) commitments through her tripartite mandate of the Normative, operational and coordination.  This can be facilitated by leveraging her convening role to influence the integration of gender equality in programing and capacity development for UN Agencies, government, and non-state actors to address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized communities. 

UN Women has considered undertaking a Gender Assessment (GA) in selected refugee hosting districts of Yumbe, Terego, Adjumani, Kyegegwa & Kampala to generate and provide up-to-date estimates of basic gender equality demographics in humanitarian and development sectors particularly education, health, Water sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), shelter, livelihoods, Protection/SGBV. The GA will involve - collection and presentation of sex and age disaggregated data as primary and overall classification; data reflecting gender issues; data based on gender concepts and principles that adequately reflect the diversity of women, men, girls and boys by capturing gender related aspects of their lives; and use data collection methods that consider stereotypes, social and cultural factors that may induce gender biases. The assessment will provide a basis for reflection on diverse groups of women, men, girls, and boys, recognizing that gender intersects with other social identifiers such as race, tribe, age, education, family composition and parenthood, country of birth and disability. The GA data will provide for deeper understanding of women’s situations, needs, constraints, and priorities, thereby support the analysis of intersecting inequalities. The GA will not be sufficient to address all issues and needs it will therefore be complemented by other existing data sources.  Owing to the increasing demand for regular gender data to support programme development, policy formulation and reporting on GEWE including refugee and related interventions, there is need to integrate gender in administrative data interventions to build gender responsive evidence for programming and decision making. Uganda is part of the global initiative on modernization of administrative data for the transformation of National Statistical Systems (NSS) to enable delivery of Strategic Development Goals (SDGs).

UN Women with other sister UN Agencies will carry out the GA in refugee hosting districts of Yumbe, Terego, Adjumani, Kyegegwa & Kampala. UN Agencies, district local governments and NGOs implementing programs in the above districts will be mobilized to support and participate in data collection, analysis, report preparation and use of the findings. Besides the RGA, support will be extended to selected government agencies and district local governments to strengthen and integrate gender in administrative data systems for better evidence-based programming and decision making for GEWE.  Therefore, UN Women desire to hire a consultant to conduct the GA and support nation-wide integration of gender in administrative data systems.

UN Women is seeking to recruit a national consultant to conduct a Gender Assessment in 05 districts and & integrate Gender in administrative data 10 Districts and selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and CSO-IPs spread across Uganda as listed below:

2.0. Purpose of Consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide up-to-date estimates of gender equality data and indicators to support planning, programming, intervention design for women’s economic empowerment, leadership and participation and enhance service delivery to the vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Specifically, the consultancy will be required to:

1. to undertake a GA in the selected refugee hosting districts to provide up-to-date estimates of basic gender equality demographics in humanitarian and development sectors particularly education, health, WASH, shelter, livelihoods, protection/GBV.
2. support the integration of gender perspectives in administrative data systems in selected government agencies (MDAs), HLGs and CSO-IPs for effective delivery of GEWE and SDGs.

3.0. Roles and responsibilities for the two-fold assignments:

3.1. Gender Assessment

1. Undertake the GA, using high-quality research, field data collection, provide advisory and capacity development services on gender assessment to provide up-to-date estimates of basic gender equality demographics in humanitarian and development sectors including education, health, WASH, shelter, livelihoods, and protection/GBV in selected refugee hosting districts of Uganda. 
2. Establish specific needs, capacities and coping strategies of women, men, girls, and boys including quantitative sex and age disaggregated data on trends, differences, and similarities in refugee settlements and host communities.
3. Provide comparative analysis gender narratives/information before and now at the refugee settlement including sex and age disaggregated data, needs, resources, social cultural norms, decision making capacities, relations between women, men, boys, girls, and other vulnerable groups.
4. Generate gender information on trends and changes in gender roles, needs, capacities, coping mechanisms, gender relations, as well as roles of religious and cultural institutions condoning or mitigating gender inequality.
5. Identify existing resources and role of the community and social institutions in meeting needs and rights of women, men, girls, and boys, as well as addressing and preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
6. Assess how existing socio-cultural norms affect the lives of conflict and disaster affected women, men, girls, and boys.  
7. Generate sector specific practical recommendations to inform the humanitarian programming and response plans for refugees.

3.2. Gender Integration in Administrative Data Systems

1. Strengthening integration of gender perspectives in administrative data systems including the analysis of data from administrative sources to provide up-to-date estimates of basic gender equality in selected government agencies, districts and CSO-IPs in Uganda. 
2. Support development and integration of gender in administrative data systems for gender analysis and evidence building for monitoring and delivery of GEWE interventions and SDGs.

4.0. Duration of the assignment

The consultancy is expected to be completed in 60 working days over the period June to December 2023. All the deliverables have to be reviewed and approved by the Program management Specialist - LEAP and the Program management Specialist – Gender Statistics in coordination with the Project Management Team.

5.0. Key deliverables

1. Delivery of the GA 1st June 2023 to 1st September 2023

Deliver the Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) GA, using high-quality research applying qualitative and quantitative approaches in field data collection and analysis, provide advisory and capacity development services on gender assessment to provide gender equality demographics in humanitarian and development sectors including education, health, WASH, shelter, livelihoods, and protection/GBV in selected refugee hosting districts of Uganda. 

1. Desk review for backup and triangulation of related work and study findings.
2. Design and finalize the methodology, data collection questionnaire, framework, and assessment tools by using gender analysis tools, Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) checklist or any other tool proposed by the consultant and team that are suitable for collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
3. Data collection from the field and different stakeholders.
4. Data cleaning, incorporating recommendations and feedback from key program specialists.
5. Preparation of the final report with summary of findings and recommendations.
6. Conduct meetings with program team, partners, and other stakeholders to discuss and validate findings.
7. Production of two gender alerts for refugee affected districts.

1. Integration of gender in administrative data 1st June to 1st December 2023

Support development and integration of gender in administrative data systems for gender analysis and evidence building in access to justice sectors and related interventions in line with national and global priorities building on the gains of the initiative on strengthening and modernizing administrative data for monitoring GEWE and delivering SDGs.

1. Review of administrative data systems including collection and dissemination mechanisms in the selected District Local Governments, MDAs and CSOs in relation to Gender Statistics.
2. Undertake a desk review and update the existing GBV and VAWG data collection and dissemination mechanisms within District Local Governments, Justice Law, and Order sector (JLOS) and other selected MDAs institutions and UBOS, building on the achievements of Women Count phase one to establish that processes and tools are updated with regular collection, analysis, and dissemination of GBV indicators.
3. Conduct a data needs assessment to establish institutional capacity to produce gender responsive administrative data including review of the data collection tools and alignment to relevant national and international development frameworks like National Standard Indicators (NSI), National Development Plan (NDP III) and SDGs.
4. Train and provide technical backstopping to selected MDA, LG and CSO institutional focal points to integrate gender in administrative data value chain-collection, analysis, dissemination processes, and use for relevant reporting requirements including the statistical Abstract.
5. Work in consultation with UBOS to support selected MDA, LG and CSO focal points to develop improvement plans for gender responsive administrative data development in collaboration with selected MDAs/HLGs/CSOs to track gender data production.

6.0. Report Writing for the Gender Assessment

All the documents and reports should be written and submitted in English language. Upon receipt of the deliverables and prior to the payment of the instalment, the deliverables, related reports, and documents will be reviewed and approved by M&E Specialist.   The GA report should be developed using the following format with a maximum 60 pages and cover the following:

1. An executive summary.
2. Background (brief).
3. Methodology and the process (brief).
4. Data collection tools.
5. Data analysis process, tools used for sampling and data cleaning process.
6. Findings: consolidated qualitative and quantitative data files .
7. Recommendations to inform gender programing, including inter alia on any adaptations needed methodology, data collection tools, understanding indicators, selection of target groups, focus on analysis among others.

7.0 Reporting, quality Assurance and governance

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the UN Women Deputy Country Representative; the consultant will work under the direct supervision and in routine consultation with the Programme Specialist Gender Statistics and Programme Specialist WPSHA.  A Reference Technical Working Group RTWG) to be co-chaired by UN Women and UBOS will be constituted to provide technical review support and quality assurance of the work.  The consultant will compile a final report to be disseminated at a major National Statistical System (NSS) stakeholders’ forum. This assignment will be implemented in 60 working days over a period of six months effective 1st June 2023 to 20th 1st December 2023.  The consultant will submit the final report in soft and hard copy together with a communications brief will be made to the Executive Director-UBOS and Country Representative- UN Women Uganda.

8.0. Time Frame for the Assignment

8.1: Gender Assessment

8.2: Integration of gender in administrative data

9.0. Input

UN Women will cover the costs of consultancy workday fees and daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for areas within the country as per standard UN rate, UN Women regulations, for all approved official travel.

• The consultant is expected to work using her/his own computer and other means of communications but may access the UN Women office for printing of relevant documents or should he/she be required to work on-site at any point during the assignment.
• UN Women will provide transport in the field only, consultant is expected to arrange own transport within Kampala.

10.0. Performance evaluation

Consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and quality of the products delivered.

Core Values

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies

• Inclusive Collaboration Awareness and Sensitivity
• Regarding Gender Issues
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

• Ability to synthesize programme performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and capacity to liaise with parties concerned.
• Strong facilitation, writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Experience using ICT tools to conduct assessments is required.

  Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required

11.0. Required experience and qualifications

The Consultant is expected to have the following expertise:

Education

• At least a master’s degree in social science, Statistics, Political Science, Development Studies or economics, with a strong component on gender studies.

Experience

• At least 10 years work experience in gender and statistics, conflict resolution and peace building, and experience in prevention of violent extremism and human rights at national level or regional level would be of added advantage.
• Technical expertise in designing and leading gender assessments, or assessments on conflict prevention and peace building, with excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying qualitative and quantitative research methods to conduct assessments.   Experience in conducting consultations with diverse stakeholders especially relevant Government MDAs, Local Governments, Development Partners to elicit actionable information would be an asset and extensive knowledge of the Ugandan social, economic, and political context.
• Knowledge and experience and work on the National Development Plan (NDP) and SDG and National standard indicators (NSI) and related government Policy frameworks would be an asset. Knowledge and experience in development of indicators for government programmes including the decentralized framework, national and international levels.
• Detailed knowledge of the role of the UN Women programming is desirable but not a requirement.
• In-country or regional experience in gender equality and women empowerment including proven experience relevant to the women peace and security agenda.
• Proven track record of managing teams.

The consultant is expected to work with other technical persons from government, INGOs and other UN Agencies possessing multiple skills and experience in delivery of high-quality results. He/she will be responsible for the deliverables and coordinating to the work of team member (s) during all phases of the process, ensuring the quality of deliverables and effective application of methodology as well as timely delivery of all products.

Submission of Application

Interested qualified candidates must apply online latest 29th May 2023 with the subject “SSA for Gender Assessment and Nation-wide Gender Integration in Administrative Data. Candidates should submit one PDF File attachment containing:

• A signed Curriculum Vitae with contact details of 03 clients for whom you have rendered preferably similar services.
• Application package will include; technical proposal detailing a clear methodology, workplan and financial proposal. The financial proposal must cover all anticipated activities including travel to the field for data collection.
• UN Women P11 dully filled form with at least three (3) professional references (UN Women Personal History Form (P11), can be downloaded at:http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment.
• Only applications with all requirements mentioned above will be considered.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.