Judiciary Advocacy Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the Population & Development Unit of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). UNFPA is a leading organization that focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization emphasizes the importance of data and evidence-based policies to improve the lives of individuals and communities.

Job Overview:
The Judiciary Advocacy Consultant will play a crucial role in developing a comprehensive strategy for engaging women champions in the Philippine judiciary system. This position is part of the UNFPA's 9th Country Programme for the Philippines (2024-2028), which aims to strengthen the capacity and accountability of institutions to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, and youth empowerment. The consultant will be responsible for conducting strategic analysis and mapping of the judiciary, identifying entry points for engagement, and developing tailored strategies for judicial capacity building and advocacy. The primary output will be a well-defined strategy document that outlines the roadmap for UNFPA's engagement with the judiciary, focusing on empowering women champions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key responsibilities, including:

• Conducting a strategic analysis of the Philippine judicial system to identify opportunities and challenges for advancing SRHR and gender equality.
• Mapping relevant stakeholders within the judiciary and assessing their roles and receptiveness to engagement.
• Analyzing existing legal frameworks and judicial practices to identify gaps for intervention.
• Defining actionable entry points for promoting UNFPA's objectives, such as judicial training and policy advocacy.
• Developing a strategic framework for enhancing the capacity of judges and court personnel on SRHR and gender equality.
• Creating a strategy for identifying and empowering women champions within the judiciary.
• Making recommendations for promoting gender-sensitive court procedures.
• Proposing a framework for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the judicial engagement strategy.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law, social sciences, gender studies, public health, or a related field. Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in developing strategies, conducting research, and implementing programs related to judicial engagement, SRHR, gender equality, and human rights. A strong understanding of the Philippine legal and judicial system is essential, along with familiarity with UNFPA's mandate. Demonstrated experience in capacity building for legal professionals, particularly women in the judiciary, is also required. Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills are necessary, and fluency in English is mandatory.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as law, social sciences, gender studies, or public health. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of the judicial system and the issues surrounding SRHR and gender equality.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience. This experience should include developing strategies, conducting research, and implementing programs related to judicial engagement, SRHR, gender equality, and human rights. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Philippine legal and judicial system and experience in capacity building for legal professionals, particularly women in the judiciary.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is deliverable-output-based, with a duration of 64 days spread over six months, from July to December 202

• The consultant is expected to report to and attend occasional meetings at the UNFPA Country Office in Mandaluyong City. The deliverables include an inception report, a draft strategy, and a final strategy document, with specific deadlines for each tranche. The position emphasizes a commitment to gender equality and diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.