UN Women Consultant - Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Programming Job in Kenya


Position: Consultant - Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Programming
 
Duty Station:Nairobi, Kenya
 
Duration of the Initial Contract: 30 days
 
Application Deadline: Friday 24th August 2012
 

Ref: Consultant JP GEWE

UN Women under the auspices of the UN Joint Programme on Gender and Women’s Empowerment (JP-GEWE) is procuring the services of a senior consultant to support the development of a database for gender experts and train/develop training modules for different levels of staff on gender programming, M&E at different stages of the UN programming cycle and with different UN (inter-agency) teams.

Specific tasks for the assignment are to:
  • Develop a road map and criteria for the setting up of a gender expert roster for the UN system in Kenya
  • Research and develop guidelines to integrate gender in every step of the UN programming cycle and include in training modules as appropriate.
  • Conduct a needs assessment for gender training around the UN programing cycle targeting the UN Heads of Agency, and other relevant UN interagency teams (PWG Gender, PCG, M&E working Group).
  • Systematically identify existing training, adapt to local context and/or develop new training modules.
  • Develop a long-term training roadmap, conduct pilot training and adapt tools as appropriate.
Education and Competencies
 
Education:
 
A Master’s degree in Gender and development. If a Master’s degree is missing, at least 15 years of relevant work experience in programming , institutional development & capacity building in the area of gender and development.

Competencies
  • Commitment and skill in participatory planning, training and module development;
  • Ability to conduct needs assessments with different categories/levels of UN staff.
  • Constructive attitude and ability to approach work with positive energy;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and deliver under constraints
  • Demonstrated ability to re-organize and adjust plans fast to evolving situation
  • Strong strategic planner with relevant experience with facilitating and delivering training.
  • Understanding of database development
  • Demonstrated facilitation/training skills
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication ability;
  • Good understanding of various planning, monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Advanced user level computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
  • Understanding of the Medium Term Plan Development process of government
III. Application Procedure
 
Interested candidates are requested to apply with the following to email: consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org with the subject heading: Consultant JP GEWE
 
Included with the application should be your:
  • CV / P11
  • Expected daily rate
  • A brief account of relevant past work
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (24th August 2012) will not be given consideration. 

Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will contacted.