The consultant will be reporting to the Programme Specialist, WPS Team Lead, and will be supported by the Programme Analyst of the WPS Unit of the UN Women Philippines, who will be the focal on contract and payment issues of this engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.

Provide coordination and substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the “A Regional Framework Towards Peaceful, Inclusive Societies: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and Inclusive Governance in the Asia-Pacific Region (2023-2027)”

• Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects from the planning to the implementation stages of the Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) Programme in the Philippines
• Lead the implementation of GPS Philippine portfolio to include the following activities.
  • Support the OPAPRU and PCW to organize bilateral meetings with key departments and agencies.
  • Support the organizing of two workshops on finalizing the M&E of the NAP WPS 2023-2033
  • Lead the organizing of one Localization Workshop of the NAP WPS 2023-2033
  • Conduct of GAD Courses for BARMM Officials

2.

Provide implementation support to other UN Women and WPS programs in Manila including Women Peace Humanitarian Fund and JP on WPS with UNDP

• Provide support in coordinating with Manila-based and national partners for advocacy, partnerships, project implementation and other monitoring activities related to WPS
• Ensure participation on UN Women to BARMM related activities and other WPS network activities in BARMM, including the preparation for the International WPS Conference

3. Advocate and facilitate knowledge building and management and communication

• Ensure the documentation of the GPS activities and communication products are developed in coordination with local WPS Team and the ROAP GPS Team
• Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the GPS programme;
• Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.
• Provide inputs from GPS programme activities and results to Philippines Office reporting.

Deliverables

The National Consultant is expected to be based in Manila, Philippines, with applicable field missions in GPS project areas ( BARMM, Region V, Region VIII, Region CAR, Region CARAGA).

The travel will be arranged by the WPS Unit following the UN Women Travel Policy and estimated maximum of two (2) official missions per month maybe conducted.

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:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of UN Women processes and systems
• Strong networking skills
• Strong inter-personal skills, communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment
• Excellent facilitation skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, political science, human rights, gender equality, management or other related areas is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with three additional two (2) of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in gender, peacebuilding or Women Peace and Security with a demonstrable ability in project coordination networking and support programming is required.
• Capability and proven experience in coordinating and implementing development projects and activities is required.
• Strong understanding and experience in the areas of gender equality and women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming, gender analysis and the related mandates within the UN system is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation and communications skills and the ability to engage and negotiate amongst a wide range of stakeholders is desirable.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and Filipino is required