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UNICEF · 1 week ago

UNICEF Pacific Consultancy: International Consultant to Conduct Gender Programmatic Review of the Pacific Multi Country Office Programme, Suva, Fiji, 85 working days spread over 9 Months

Pacific, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

UNICEF is a global organization dedicated to saving children's lives and promoting their rights. They are seeking an International Consultant to conduct a Gender Programmatic Review of their Pacific Multi Country Office Programme, focusing on analyzing gender inequalities and developing programmatic solutions to enhance gender transformative programming.

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Responsibilities

Analysis of gender inequalities across at least six Pacific CO/FO contexts, situated within the framework of the GAP 2022–25 gender programmatic priorities

Analysis of the gender results in the GAP within the national context (the consultant is expected to identify other elements included in the GAP as applicable to the reality of countries and include in the analysis), in order to identify a subset that can potentially be addressed in the country programme, for further analysis

Identification of the gendered barriers and bottlenecks at the root of the selected gender results for each sectoral areas, and develop programmatic solutions to address those barriers, including in light of opportunities and facilitating factors (including institutional factors e.g. strategic alliances, resources, staff gender capacities, data and evidence, accountability) to meet the unique needs of girls and boys in the national contexts so as to enhance gender transformative programming

Guidance and support to the Multi Country Office to articulate results and specify indicators to track progress, as well as accountability standards to support achievement of those results

Documentation of the findings of the GPR in a way that facilitates integration of key agreements and conclusions into UNICEF multi country programme documents

Engage with UNICEF Pacific Field Offices, external partners and relevant UN agencies to socialize them on UNICEF’s GAP and the Gender and ADAP Strategy of the Pacific Office, actively seeking their inputs into the GPR

Conduct dissemination of the main findings of the assessment through the period of the consultancy

Qualification

Gender studiesGender assessmentsSocial research methodsEvidence-based programmingRights-based approachesAnalytical skillsData collectionData analysisLocal languagePartnership buildingInnovative thinkingFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsSelf-awarenessResults-drivenCollaborationLeadership

Required

Advanced university degree in gender studies or similar

At least 10 years of strong technical skills in gender, research and ability to support multiple countries especially on gender assessments, evaluations and reviews is necessary

Substantive and programmatic experience in gender issues, with an understanding of social research methods is needed

Demonstrated experience in using evidence based on gender in shaping and implementing programmes, including in the areas of UNICEF work (WASH, Health, Education, etc.)

Strong analytical skills in gender programme design and assessment at national levels, ideally some of it in the Asia Pacific region is required

Demonstrable expertise in research including data collection, data analysis and reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Fluency in English is required