Consultant for Capacity Building on Gender Disaggregated Data Collection

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment globally. The organization aims to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men. UN Women operates in multiple countries, providing technical assistance to national partners, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. The organization focuses on various areas, including governance, economic empowerment, ending violence against women and girls, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. In Moldova, UN Women is guided by its Country Strategic Note for 2023-2027, which aligns with the UN-Moldova Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and the UN Women Global Strategic Plan. The organization works to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 5, which emphasizes women's full and effective participation in decision-making processes.

Job Overview:
The consultant will work closely with the National Employment Agency (NEA), Territorial Employment Offices (TEOs), local social services, and other relevant institutions to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practices related to gender-disaggregated data collection, monitoring, and analysis. The primary objective is to provide integrated capacity building for these stakeholders to strengthen their ability to deliver inclusive, data-driven, gender-sensitive, and family-friendly employment services. The consultant will conduct training sessions on data collection techniques, focusing on statistical methods and tools to design effective, evidence-based policies for diverse demographic groups. The role also involves engaging with institutions and stakeholders to ensure that the final capacity building report reflects comprehensive input and insights from the training sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provision of capacity building on data collection and monitoring, including analyzing data collected by NEA/TEOs and identifying training needs.
• Conducting training sessions for NEA/TEOs, social services, and other stakeholders on data collection and monitoring, developing training concepts, agendas, materials, and tools.
• Developing recommendations for establishing a sustainable and integrated data collection framework focusing on women's employment.
• Engaging with key resources and stakeholders to enhance the methodology for data collection and monitoring.
• Preparing reports and deliverables in English and Romanian, ensuring they meet the needs of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, NEA, and UN Women.
• Coordinating with UN Women for all travel and activities related to the assignment.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sociology, Data Analysis, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and research, along with at least 3 years of experience in capacity building, training, or advisory work related to data, gender equality, social inclusion, and/or employment. Documented examples of gender-disaggregated data analysis and advanced knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical applications are essential. Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, and civil society organizations in Moldova is an asset, as is experience working with NEET, women with children, and persons with disabilities.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sociology, Data Analysis, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of data analysis and gender issues.

Experience:
The consultant should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative data collection and research. Additionally, at least 3 years of experience in capacity building, training, or advisory work related to data, gender equality, social inclusion, and/or employment is required. Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, and civil society organizations in Moldova is considered an asset, particularly if it involves working with NEET individuals, women with children, and persons with disabilities.

Languages:
Fluency in Romanian and English is required for this position. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages is essential for conducting training sessions and preparing reports and deliverables.

Additional Notes:
The assignment is expected to last up to 7 months, with a possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and the needs expressed by national counterparts. The start date is envisaged for November 2025, with completion by May 2026, unless extended by UN Women. The consultant will be required to travel to eight regions to build awareness, collect data, and ensure smooth information flow. Payments will be made following certification by UN Women that the services related to each deliverable have been satisfactorily completed. The consultant's performance will be evaluated based on criteria such as timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and quality of the products delivered.