National Consultant for Care Services Development

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, established in 2010 as part of the United Nations system. It operates globally with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promote women's empowerment, and achieve gender equality. UN Women works with various partners, including state and non-state actors, to implement policies and programs that support women's rights and gender equality. The organization has a presence in multiple countries, including Georgia, where it focuses on addressing gender inequalities and enhancing women's economic empowerment. UN Women is committed to achieving transformative results that protect the rights of women and girls and promote their participation in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant for Care Services Development will play a crucial role in assessing and strengthening care services in Georgia. This position involves analyzing existing care services, identifying gaps and challenges, and developing practical recommendations to enhance these services. The consultant will contribute to the implementation of care-related policies that promote women's economic empowerment and strengthen institutional capacities. The role requires a deep understanding of Georgia's care service system and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders. The consultant will work closely with UN Women to align their efforts with global priorities on gender equality and the care economy, particularly in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The consultant will also be responsible for delivering a series of reports and action plans that outline the current state of care services and propose actionable improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The National Consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of existing care services in Georgia at both national and municipal levels. This includes performing a desk review of state-funded care services, identifying service gaps and challenges, and developing recommendations for improvement. The consultant will also provide expert input on reports analyzing successful international care models and integrate findings into the assessment of Georgia's care ecosystem. Additionally, the consultant will assess the working conditions of care workers, ensuring compliance with ILO decent work standards. The deliverables include an action plan, a desk review summarizing existing care services, a gap analysis, technical input for reports, and a final report summarizing the work performed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Gender/Women's studies, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with seven years of relevant experience may be accepted. The consultant should have at least five years of professional experience in policy analysis or advisory work related to social protection, care economy, or gender equality. A sound understanding of Georgia's care service system and national policy landscape is essential, along with proven experience in care service development and delivery. Strong analytical writing skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders are also required.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in Social Sciences, Gender/Women's studies, or a related field is required for this position. In cases where candidates hold a first-level university degree, they must also have seven additional years of qualifying experience to be considered.

Experience:
The position requires at least five years of professional experience for candidates with a Master's degree, or seven years for those with a Bachelor's degree. Experience should be in policy analysis or advisory work related to social protection, care economy, or gender equality. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of Georgia's care service system and have a proven track record in care service development and delivery.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Georgian is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based in Tbilisi, Georgia, but may require travel to other regions within the country. The consultancy is co-funded through UN Women's global TransformCare initiative and the Women's Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus Project, which is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Austrian Development Agency. The consultant will report to the WEESC Programme Analyst and will be supported by the WEESC Project Assistant for contractual and payment matters. The position emphasizes the importance of gender sensitivity and inclusivity in all aspects of the work.