International Consultant - Programme Management Support

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is a global champion for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Established as the lead UN entity on gender equality, UN Women works to shift laws, institutions, social behaviors, and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls. The organization partners with governments, women's movements, and the private sector, coordinating with the broader United Nations to translate progress into lasting changes. UN Women focuses on four key areas: leadership, economic empowerment, freedom from violence, and women, peace, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, as well as humanitarian action. In Bangladesh, UN Women supports the government in implementing commitments to international standards on gender equality and women's human rights, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2022-202

• The organization works with various stakeholders, including civil society and women's organizations, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.

Job Overview:
The International Consultant - Programme Management Support will play a crucial role in enhancing the Bangladesh Country Office's (BCO) capacity to produce high-quality reports and technical documents. This position requires a strong understanding of results-based management (RBM) principles to ensure effective planning, monitoring, and reporting of program results. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Representative and will be responsible for providing technical support for internal and external reporting, strengthening internal capacity on RBM principles, and preparing technical documents to support program formulation, implementation, and review. The consultant's work will directly contribute to UN Women's mission of advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in Bangladesh.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key duties, including:

• Supporting the capacity development of BCO personnel on program monitoring and reporting using a human rights-based approach (HRBA) lens in RBM through training and one-on-one support.
• Assisting in the preparation and editorial review of internal and external reports, ensuring they align with UN Women reporting guidance and principles.
• Strengthening analysis in reporting and ensuring appropriate language is used according to the UN Editorial Manual.
• Providing technical support for the review of project proposals, concept notes, and other technical documents in line with UN Women policies.
• Supporting Planning, Monitoring and Reporting focal points on relevant issues, including tools development and analysis.
• Delivering high-quality edited reports and technical documents, conducting training sessions, and preparing capacity assessment reports as required.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master's degree in international development, gender/women's studies, economics, political science, or other social sciences with a focus on gender and women's rights. Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in project design, monitoring, and reporting using RBM. Proven expertise in gender equality and women's empowerment, as well as experience with UN Women or similar organizations, is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in policy analysis, development work, and results-based management, along with excellent written and spoken English proficiency.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as international development, gender/women's studies, economics, political science, or other social sciences with a focus on gender and women's rights. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of gender issues and the frameworks necessary for effective program management and reporting.

Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required, particularly in project design, monitoring, and reporting using results-based management principles. Candidates should have a proven track record in gender equality and women's empowerment, with experience in policy analysis and development work. Previous experience with UN Women or similar organizations is highly desirable, as is experience working with government, donors, and other UN agencies.

Languages:
Excellent command of written and spoken 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 reporting purposes.

Additional Notes:
The consultant will work on a home-based basis with the possibility of travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, if required. The engagement will be on a retainer basis for a period of three years, with the potential for extension. Travel expenses will be covered by UN Women, and the consultant will receive a per-diem not exceeding the United Nations Daily Subsistence Allowance rate. Payment will be based on actual needs or the number of days worked, contingent upon the submission of deliverables and acceptance by the contract supervisor.