JOB DETAILS

The consultant will report directly to the Programme Specialist who serves as the primary point of contact for contractual and payment matters. The officer will closely coordinate with provincial and local government, SUPER Project partners and UN Women provincial coordinators, UNDP and UNCIEF SUPER project staff. In instances where there may be delays in submission, strong justifications must be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support in the implementation of SUPER II Project

• Ensure integration of GESI principles in all DRR policies and plans at the provincial and municipal levels, specifically in coordination with UNDP, UNICEF, and other consortium partners.
• Provide technical support and guidance on GESI to provincial and municipal government officials as required.
• Facilitate GESI-focused disaster preparedness and response planning and implementation.
• Support in the development of issue-based tabletop exercises focusing on GESI throughout the project period.
• Conduct consultations with women’s groups for disaster preparedness, aligning with cluster plans across three provinces and three municipalities, and provide training and capacity-building support.

• Coordinate with women’s groups, GBV stakeholders, and local governments to monitor GBV incidents during the monsoon and flood, facilitating GBV services as required.
• Implement and advocate for GESI considerations in urban preparedness and response interventions.
• Build the capacity of provincial and local government stakeholders on the use and collection of disaggregated data, providing technical support to create databases on the same.

1. Support Climate Change Initiatives

• Contribute to gender-responsive and inclusive climate resilience activities by providing technical support to provincial and local governments.
• Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into climate resilience activities across all project initiatives.
• Support the development and enhancement of gender-responsive climate action.

1. Support in Other Areas of UN Women’s Work

• Support the monitoring and evaluation of GESI integration in DRR and climate change activities.

• Contribute to regular project reporting, ensuring that gender and inclusion outcomes are documented and communicated effectively.
• Support the effective application of RBM tools and track the achievement of GESI results, ensuring the collection and use of disaggregated data.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge products, including case studies on gender-responsive and inclusive DRR and climate action.

• Advocate for the engagement and participation of local organizations and civil society networks in DRR and climate change initiatives.
• Identify and disseminate lessons learned and good practices in collaboration with the country office.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel:

This is a home-based assignment. The consultant will be required to frequently travel to project locations and field sites.

If consultants are required by UN Women to travel beyond commuting distance from their usual place of residence, UN Women will provide an airline ticket, or if not, the consultant will be entitled to reimbursement of airfare for UN Women authorized travel, upon presentation of used airline stubs in an amount not to exceed the economy class fare or excursion fare, if applicable. For UN Women authorized travel, the consultant will receive a daily subsistence allowance at United Nations authorized rates when traveling. Other necessary travel related expenses may be reimbursable on the basis of UN Women’s current practice and authorized rates.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity

• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem-solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:

https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge of GEDSI issues in DRR, particularly in the context of Sudurpaschim, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces.
• Strong knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in the fields of gender equality, protection, DRR, climate change, and humanitarian action.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to write policy papers, speeches, and briefings.
• Knowledge of programme development, implementation, results-based management, and reporting.

Required Skills and Experience