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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network, committed to eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and building resilient nations through sustainable development initiatives. Established in 1966, UNDP has earned global recognition for its leadership in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering technical expertise, policy advice, and funding to empower countries in tackling pressing development challenges. With operations in over 170 countries and territories, UNDP is renowned for its inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and impactful service.
The organization provides a wide range of job opportunities for professionals across sectors, offering flexible, hybrid, and field-based work arrangements designed to attract talent passionate about global transformation. Through data-driven programming, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships, UNDP supports governments and communities in areas such as climate action, democratic governance, crisis recovery, and economic empowerment.
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Individual National Consultant job at UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
The purpose of this consultancy is to review the government's progress in the implementation of the recommendations from the Beijing review in 2019 and establish the changes made in the narratives to address and eradicate the root causes of discrimination, gender inequality, and chart a pathway for genuine and substantive equality, with equal rights and equal opportunities for women, men, boys, and girls.
To align and build synergies with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and galvanize its gender-responsive implementation and will involve as many stakeholders as possible. To check the existence of high-quality gender disaggregated and up-to-date data. To captor existing coordination structures and aspects of multi-stakeholder participation (More details can be found in the attached global overall guide of this consultancy)
Inception Phase
A well phased implementation Plan guide by the BPfA Guidance note with a clear methodology.
Conduct an initial desk review of available documents, gather, and analyze programme data, conceptualize, and come up with a draft report,
Interviews with key stakeholders to capture their views on the scope of implementation.
Validation
Final Review report
Management of the review
The review and quality assurance will be managed by UN Women Uganda Country Office in close collaboration with MGLSD technical team. The Consultant will be accountable to UN Women on behalf of the team and report to the Uganda Country Office.
Strong gender analytical skills and a strong understanding of the application of CEDAW, BDPA, SDGs, and other human rights instruments in programming
Excellent writing skills with demonstrable ability for preparing review/evaluation reports at high international standards.
Evidence of work with multi-stakeholders especially Government Ministries and Agencies, UN Agencies, Development Partners, Private Sector, and CSOs.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Mature judgment and initiative be able to point out critical gender areas of focus based on evidence.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality results on time.
Pro-active, and dependable.
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Education:
Post-Graduate Degree in gender and development, Women’s Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights Organizational Development, or related field.
Skills & Experience
Excellent communication and writing and presentation skills.
10 years or more years of professional experience in programming for GEWE.
Strong knowledge and experience on international conventions and frameworks like CEDAW, ICPD, Rio+20, Beijing Plan for action, SDGs and UNSCRs.
Strong knowledge and awareness of how governments have supported gender mainstreaming in policy and programmes and linkages with SDGs.
Familiarity of the key partners including the UN, National Planning Frameworks, Gender Machineries and CSOs, relevant line ministries, research institutions, for the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Over ten years of practical field experience in Gender reviews and research.
Wide experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis.
Language:
Knowledge of spoken and written English is mandatory.
Interested qualified candidates must apply online by latest by 29th February 2024 . Candidates should submit one PDF File attachment containing:
• UN Women P11 dully filled form with at least three (3) professional references (UN Women Personal History Form (P11), can be downloaded: Click the APPLY Button to downlaod it
• Signed Curriculum vitae with contact details of 03 clients for whom you have rendered preferably similar services.
• Application package will include summary of candidates' experience against each of the work experience requirements, technical proposal detailing a clear methodology and workplan and financial proposal. The financial proposal must cover all anticipated activities including travel to the field for data collection.
• Only applications with all items mentioned above will be considered.
• No financial proposal will be required.
