UNDP Jobs - 61920- UNDP ABU DHABI: Gender Specialist

UNDP ABU DHABI: Gender Specialist

Location :

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

29-Nov-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

20 working days (including 3 days in UAE)

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

Over the past decade the understanding of, and commitment to, gender mainstreaming has enlarged considerably within the United Arab Emirates. In this regard, the UAE Gender Mainstreaming Initiative was launched in March 2006 under the directives of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation and Chairperson of the UAE General Women's Union (GWU).

This Initiative comes as part of the UAE's impressive moves towards enhancing good governance and gender empowerment and is implemented through the UAE's umbrella women’s organisation, the GWU, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the UAE.

Nevertheless, few constraints remain, to be addressed including inadequate understanding of the linkages between gender perspectives and different sectors and competence development programmes in the different federal and national authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

To that end, and following the success of the former collaboration between the esteemed organizations, the GWU seeks to issue knowledge products (booklets) serving as a manual/ reference guide for federal and national institutions, private sector and civil society organizations on how to integrate the gender perspective. Under the guidance and supervision of UNDP regional gender advisor, a consultant would be contracted to produce the booklet.

GWU and UNDP have specific roles in the successful implementation of the project. UNDP will coordinate and ensure the implementation of the project, provide technical support and coordinate with UNDP Regional Hub for advocacy and technical assistance.

The expected duration of the assignment is 20 days over a period of 5 weeks, whereas the consultant shall participate in a stakeholder’s consultation meeting in the United Arab Emirates (approximately 3 days).

Deliverables:

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for the formulation of the first UAE booklets serving as a manual/ reference guide for federal and national institutions, private sector and civil society organizations on how to integrate the gender perspective. The consultant would be contracted to draft the booklet aiming at representing a key reference to authorities from different sectors by providing a better understanding of how to advocate Gender mainstreaming in the UAE. The booklet should include the following:

A historical overview and analysis of gender equality in UAE in 43 years;
A timeline on major elements/events/decisions/laws that have advanced women’s equal position to men in the UAE;
Conceptual framework for a gender perspective;
Gender mainstreaming in policies;
Gender mainstreaming in the strategic planning;
Gender-responsive budgeting;
Vision 2021 and women’s empowerment;

Competencies

excellent communication and 'people' skills.
problem solving ability.
the ability to work well as part of a team.
confident presentation skills.
tact and diplomacy.
a persuasive manner.
effective written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

At least a Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Sociology or any relevant area.

Required Skills and Competencies

Not less than 10 years of relevant working experience.
Previous relevant experience in GCC would be an asset.
Strong communication and writing skills.

Language Requirements

Fluency in Arabic and English

Payment will be paid upon submission of a final draft of the booklet.

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS:

Interested individuals must upload and submit the following documents/ information to demonstrate their qualifications to rana.aly@undp.org no later than 26 November 2015:

Updated resume;
Technical and Financial proposal