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National Consultants to offer different services during the Launch of the African Women Leadership Network Uganda Chapter

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Kampala, UGANDA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

28-Feb-2020

Application Deadline :

21-Feb-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 Days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 Days

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

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women 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 and peace and security. Women’s leadership and political participation is one of UN Women’s primary areas of work as mandated in its inception. In order to promote the leadership and participation of women in decision-making processes, UN Women works to promote gender equality in Parliaments, electoral bodies, political parties, media, and other institutions.

UN Women has a proven track-record in supporting women’s political participation through its projects across various regions, under the guidance of UN Women’s founding resolution (GA resolution 64/289) and in line with the UN Women Uganda Country Strategic Note and Work Plan and the UN Development Corporation Framework 2020-2025 strategic intent 1.

The “African Women Leaders Network” (AWLN) is a ground-breaking movement of African women leaders. It is implemented with the support of the Office of the AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, and of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), with the support of the Federal Republic of Germany, through their representations in New York and in Addis Ababa. The initiative aims to enhance the leadership of women in the transformation of Africa, in line with Africa Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Aspiration 6 of Africa Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want”, envisions an Africa that is people-centered, with gender equality and where women are empowered and play their rightful role in all spheres of life. This aspiration is also reflected in Goal 5.5 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda that affirms the importance of women’s equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.

The AWLN initiative is primarily a movement of women, facilitated by the African Union Commission and the United Nations, under the leadership of HE Moussa Faki Mahamat, AUC Chairperson and HE Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General. It is supported through the Office of the Special Envoy of the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson for Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Bineta Diop and UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Rapporteur.The consultant will be required to consolidate notes, draft the report based on the presentations and discussions during the event, sessions, plenary, etc. and finalize the report based on input from UWONET.

2. Two (2) Moderators/ MCs.The consultants will be required to moderate all sessions at the AWLN Launch.

3. Two (2) Sign language Interpretation.The consultants will be required to provide sign language translation for the entire event.

Competencies

Values and Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Stakeholder Engagement and Inclusive Collaboration;

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Rapporteur. Advanced University Degree or master’s in mass communication, gender studies, development studies, international relations or other related disciplines.

Two (2) Moderators/ MCs. Advanced University Degree in mass communication law, Journalism or other related disciplines.

Two (2) Sign language Interpretation. A University Degree in Sign languages, Mass Communication, or other related disciplines.

Experience

Rapporteur. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible relevant experience, preferably in documenting work related to Women leadership and the promotion of women’s rights.
Two (2) Moderators/ MCs. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible relevant experience, preferably in moderating at big profile events.
Two (2) Sign language Interpretation. Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in sign language interpretation

Language Requirements

Excellent communication skills in English.

Application Procedure

Interested qualified National individuals must apply online by latest by February 21th 2020. Candidates should submit one PDF File attachment containing:

a letter of interest,
a personal CV and
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;

Note: The above documents need to be submitted and uploaded to the online application system as one document.

Deadline for application

All applications to be submitted no later than 21st February 2020, 16:00 (Eastern Africa Time).