National Consultant to Support the Design and Implementation of the UN Women’s Leadership Academy

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, established to eliminate discrimination against women and girls. It operates globally, with a focus on various initiatives aimed at achieving equality between women and men. UN Women in Georgia specifically supports both state and non-state partners to promote substantive gender equality, aligning its efforts with national and international commitments. The organization emphasizes gender mainstreaming in governance reforms, enhancing women's political participation, and addressing violence against women, among other priorities. UN Women’s interventions in Georgia are anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2021-2025, and it is currently implementing the 'Women’s Increased Leadership for Democracy in Georgia' (WILD) project, which aims to promote women's leadership as a key driver for democracy and inclusive development.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of the Leadership Academy, which is a flagship initiative aimed at cultivating a new generation of leaders committed to gender equality and women's empowerment. The consultant will work closely with UN Women’s program specialist and project analyst, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Academy's vision aligns with UN Women’s mandate and feminist pedagogy. The consultant will coordinate with national and international trainers, develop training modules, recruit diverse participants, and facilitate sessions. Additionally, the consultant will monitor participant engagement and learning outcomes, contribute to evaluation tools, and draft a final report with recommendations for future iterations of the Academy. This position requires a strong commitment to gender equality and the ability to engage with various stakeholders across sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include contributing to the overall design of the Leadership Academy, coordinating with trainers and mentors, developing training modules, leading participant recruitment, providing logistical support, facilitating sessions, monitoring engagement, and developing evaluation tools. The consultant will also analyze participant feedback and draft a final report with recommendations for future improvements. Specific deliverables include a Leadership Academy Concept Note, Trainer and Mentor Engagement Package, Participant Recruitment and Selection Report, Training Materials and Tools, Academy Delivery Support, Monitoring and Evaluation tools, and a Final Consultancy Report.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in human rights, gender studies, education, social sciences, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with four additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. The position requires at least two years of professional experience in human rights, gender equality, and women's empowerment, as well as experience in adult learning methodologies, curriculum design, and event planning. Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in relevant fields such as human rights, gender studies, education, or social sciences is required. A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree if accompanied by sufficient professional experience.

Experience:
The consultant should have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree, or four years with a Bachelor's degree, specifically in areas related to human rights, gender equality, women's empowerment, adult learning methodologies, and event planning. Experience in coordination, communication, and reporting is also beneficial, particularly in contexts involving UN agencies or international organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be advantageous but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based, but the consultant may need to travel outside of Tbilisi as part of their responsibilities. The position is expected to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared for a commitment that includes various deliverables with specific deadlines extending into 202

• UN Women emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment and adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct.