Consultant for Unpaid Care Work Programme

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda, aiming to consolidate resources and mandates to enhance impact in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds upon the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM, which 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 as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring mutual respect and equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or any other basis covered by law. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Job Overview:
The consultant will be engaged in the Unpaid Care Work Programme, which aims to address the inequities in unpaid care work that disproportionately affect women and girls. The overarching goal of the programme is to remove structural barriers to women's full and equal participation in the economy by recognizing, reducing, and redistributing unpaid care work. The consultant will report to the Unpaid Care Work Programme Coordinator and will be responsible for designing various reports and briefs related to Time and Energy Saving Equipment and Technologies (TESET), mapping care initiatives, and creating policy briefs. This role requires a strong commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to foster dialogue and promote effective solutions.

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

• Design the impact assessment report for Time and Energy Saving Equipment and Technologies (TESET).
• Create a mapping report of care initiatives to foster dialogue among partners in Rwanda.
• Develop a policy brief on Unpaid Care Work.
• Design four project briefs related to the programme.
• Produce six fact sheets based on existing study reports and two care tools. Each deliverable will have specific completion times and payment schedules, ensuring that the consultant meets deadlines and delivers quality results.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in graphics design and communication, or a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or a related field.
• A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree if combined with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Strong commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Excellent organizational skills and self-direction.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure with colleagues at all levels.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in graphics design and communication, or a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least five years of progressively responsible work experience in professional graphics design, with substantial consultancy experience and a proven track record of completing similar work. Experience in infographics design is required, and familiarity with UN and international organizations is considered an asset. Proficiency in using computers and office software packages, as well as experience with web-based management systems, is essential.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international context of UN Women. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not explicitly stated.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based, allowing for flexibility in work location. The consultant will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures, including undergoing rigorous reference and background checks. The position does not specify a contract duration or seniority level, but it is important for applicants to complete all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.