Background

• Support MoWA on the development and implementation of PBA;
• To develop and implement a comprehensive capacity development (CD) strategy for MoWA and for selected GMAGs in support of a better aid effectiveness through Programme Based Approach (PBA);
• To support MoWA on the development of the Neary Rattanak IV; and Cambodia Gender Assessment III (CGAIII).

Duties and Responsibilities

• The NRIV shall clearly spell out key strategic framework and program areas that MoWA shall engage from 2014 to 2018, namely the promotion of gender equality, gender mainstreaming pertinent to women economic development, gender-based violence, education, health, women in decision- making and politics, climate change, and other inter-related emerging issues. The NRIV can be both inward and outward-looking.
• The strategic framework and program areas for gender equality and gender mainstreaming of NRIV shall ensure that they are strategically linked, complimented, and contributing to the achievement of key national policies and strategies, including NSDP Update 2009-2013, especially the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC)’s initiative on the new National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2014-2018, Rectangular Strategy II, Cambodia Millennium Development Goals, current RGC reform programs, including decentralization and deconcentration (D&D), public financial management reform (PFM), and public administrative reform, national priorities and other government strategies policies.
• The NRIV shall rigorously take into account current progress, challenges and new opportunities relative to the key areas of focus in the NRIII, including but not limited to the institutional structure, capacity development, PBA on gender, strategic management and aid effectiveness. The NRIII mid-term review (MTR) report, conducted in 2012, is a comprehensive stock-taking analysis of the NRIII implementation. It shall specifically reflect NRIII and major recommendations in the NRIII MTR to provide a clear basis for direction and focus of the NRIV.
• Coordination and management arrangement are critical for the implementation of NR4. The consultant is required to look at current practices under NR III in the light of identification of new approaches and needs for improving the situations in terms of reporting and monitoring requirements, partnership, finance and budget.
• It shall clearly address the status of capacity development in MoWA and shall propose key approaches to implement MOWA’s Capacity Development Strategic Plan effectively in addition to engage with and strengthen capacities of Gender Mainstreaming Action Groups (GMAGs) in line ministries to mainstream and promote gender quality in their sectors. In that regard, the incumbent must ensure s/he works closely with a consultant being engaged in MoWA on aid-effectiveness to succinctly synergize inputs from these initiatives into the key focuses of NRIV.
• Given the newly emerging potential issues/entry points for promoting gender equality, possibly identified throughout the process, the incumbent can suggest key programme areas that MoWA should take into account relative to the progress which has been made since the publication of CGA: A Fair Share for Women. The new assessment, to be undertaken in early 2013 will inform the senior management of MOWA of effective business solutions, policy and decision-making in addressing crucial gender issues.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:
• Inception report: one week after the contract is signed; the consultant shall prepare and submit an inception report to MoWA/PGE for discussion and approval before undertaking the exercise. A kick-off meeting with MoWA/PGE will be organized before developing the draft inception report, during which time the consultant can clarify the expectations. The inception report is basically a framework of consultant’s feedbacks on the scope and focus of assignment, methodology, and draft contents for the NRIV. Inception report itself is 5-page in maximum, excluding the NRIV's draft content.
• Draft NRIV: after the completion of data collection/consultation exercise, the consultant will develop and submit the first draft to the supervisors of NRIV MoWA/PGE for review and comments. A number of meetings can be convened to discuss and comment the draft. 
• Consultative workshops on the draft NRIV: the consultant presents draft NRIV to MoWA's relevant staff and PGE team in consultative workshops, the schedules of which will be discussed with MoWA/PGE team. This consultative workshop/process can be extended to other stakeholders, e.g. through TWG-G mechanism, line ministries and DPs, subject to request from and discussion with MoWA/PGE.
• Finalization of the NRIV: the consultant prepares a final draft of NRIV together with final assignment report for submission within two/three weeks after completion of all meetings/consultations on the draft. Final draft of NRIV shall incorporate comments/feedbacks provided by stakeholders during consultation workshops/meetings.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent leading multi-disciplinary and background of people to deliver quality products in high stress or short deadline situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate and synchronize work with diverse cultural backgrounds, and ability to work in different environments.
• Excellent written and English communication skills with a demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to succinctly and clearly distil critical issues and draw forward looking conclusions.
• Excellent facilitation and diplomatic skills, with ability to facilitate mutual understanding and cooperation from senior national/international stakeholders.
• Excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and work as part of the team. 
• Be flexible and responsive to changes as part of the review and feedback process. 

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism;
• Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:   

• At least Master degree or equivalent in relevant area such as Public Administration, Public Policy, Social and Political sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or equivalent

Experience: 

• At least 7 years of proven strong professional expertise in the field of gender equality, gender mainstreaming, and women’s economic development.
• Proven previous relevant excellent experiences, at least 7 years, in policy and strategy development; assessments or evaluations, and organizational and institutional capacity development and assessment.
• Experiences and knowledge in the area of capacity development, strategic leadership and management, especially in public administration context
• Knowledge and experiences in Programme Based Approach (PBA) and aid effectiveness, and particularly for PBA in gender equality are desirable.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge on current key reform programmes of the Royal Government of Cambodia.
• Substantial relevant experiences in Cambodia are value-added

Language Requirements:


• English

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The application shall comprise the following documents:

• Cover letter: Explaining why the candidate the most suitable for the work;
• Completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form and Personal CV;

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