National Consultant for Women Transformative Leadership in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality. UN Women merges the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men. UN Women Cambodia specifically focuses on integrating international norms and commitments into national frameworks to strengthen state obligations for gender equality, supporting dialogues and civil society organizations in accountability for gender equality, and addressing the causes of gender inequality through various initiatives, including the EmPower project for climate-resilient societies.

Job Overview:
The position of National Consultant for Women Transformative Leadership in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction involves working closely with the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA), civil society organizations (CSOs), and community women leaders. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing and revising existing training materials on women's transformative leadership tailored to the needs of target women groups. The consultant will conduct a Training of Trainers (ToT) on women's transformative leadership in climate change and disaster risk reduction (CC/DRR) for MoWA and provide ongoing support as they implement the training across various ministries. The role also includes capacity development for CSO partners, enabling them to apply their leadership skills to empower community women in climate change advocacy and livelihood activities. The consultant will ensure that the training methodologies promote experiential learning and yield a ripple effect in the communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's duties include providing technical leadership in designing and rolling out the women's transformative leadership program, reviewing and updating training manuals, conducting ToT sessions for MoWA's technical team, coaching them as they train women leaders from line ministries, and enhancing the training manual based on feedback. The consultant will also collaborate with CSO partners to review and update training materials, conduct pilot capacity-building workshops for community women leaders, and support CSOs in facilitating workshops. Additionally, the consultant will design monitoring tools to track progress among women leaders and ensure the handover of training curricula to CSO partners and UN Women.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in public policy, gender/women studies, development studies, international relations, or related fields. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in women's empowerment, gender equality, and leadership development, particularly in building individual agency. Candidates should have experience in designing capacity development programs and conducting participatory skill-building sessions for government counterparts, CSOs, and community women. A solid understanding of women's empowerment and feminist leadership concepts, as well as knowledge of gender challenges in socioeconomic contexts, is essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in relevant fields such as public policy, gender/women studies, development studies, or international relations. A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree if accompanied by sufficient relevant experience.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in women's empowerment, gender equality, and leadership development. Candidates should have experience in designing capacity development programs and conducting participatory skill-building for various stakeholders, including government entities and community organizations. Experience in transformative leadership within the context of climate change and disaster risk reduction is particularly valuable, as is experience working with UN agencies or development partners.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but English is the primary language required for communication and documentation.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based, with potential travel required as part of the official duties, which will be processed according to UN Women's travel policy. The consultant will work closely with the EmPower team in Cambodia and will be supervised by the Country Programme Coordinator. A workstation will be provided, and the consultant is expected to bring their own personal computer. The role emphasizes core values such as integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity, and candidates must demonstrate awareness of gender issues and effective communication skills. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and has a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct.