Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UN Women (UNW) is an entity of the United Nations dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established in July 2010, UN Women was created to consolidate the UN's efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment by merging four previously distinct parts of the UN system. 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 works in various countries, including the State of Palestine, where it has been active since 1997, initially as UNIFEM. The organization focuses on building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors to ensure that commitments on gender equality translate into action. UN Women’s work is aligned with national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework outcomes, emphasizing economic opportunities, access to social services, and democratic governance.
Job Overview:
The National Consultant will be responsible for assessing the technical capacity and capacity-building needs of the Governorate’s Affairs main office and its district offices in the West Bank. The primary objective is to evaluate institutional and human resources capacities to provide gender-responsive and inclusive services to women victims and survivors of violence. This role involves conducting a comprehensive capacity-building needs assessment, identifying technical and administrative priorities, and developing a capacity-building plan. The consultant will work closely with UN Women’s technical team and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the assessment is grounded in international human rights standards and principles of gender equality. The consultant will also be expected to engage with various service providers and stakeholders to gather insights and recommendations for improving service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include developing an inception report outlining the work plan, assessment criteria, and methodology. They will conduct a desk review of relevant national and international references, hold individual and group meetings with relevant officers, and assess the human resources, administrative, procedural, and logistical capacities of the Governorate’s Affairs Offices. The consultant will also conduct field visits to gather first-hand data, consult with service providers, and develop a comprehensive assessment report and capacity-building plan. The final deliverables will include an inception report, a capacity-building needs assessment report, and a final narrative report detailing the methodology, findings, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social studies, gender studies, human rights, or public policy. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have at least three years of experience in gender equality, women's rights, and violence against women, with a proven track record in developing assessments, policies, and capacity-building plans. Experience working with the social protection system in Palestine and familiarity with the National Referral System is required. Experience with the UN system or international organizations is desirable, and applicants should provide a sample of a capacity assessment report related to women's rights and protection.
Educational Background:
A master’s degree in social studies, gender studies, human rights, or public policy is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the fields of gender equality, women's rights, and violence against women. Experience in developing assessments, policies, and capacity-building plans related to women's access to justice and gender equality is essential. Familiarity with the social protection system in Palestine and the National Referral System is also required, while experience working with the UN or international organizations is considered an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, and a working knowledge of English is required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based with frequent field visits to partner institutions in the West Bank, Palestine. The consultant will report to UN Women’s Rule of Law and Protection Specialist and will be supported by the programme’s Women security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Inclusion Analyst. The contract duration and specific compensation details are not mentioned in the job ad, but candidates should be prepared for a consultancy role that may involve significant interaction with various stakeholders and institutions.
UN Women (UNW) is an entity of the United Nations dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established in July 2010, UN Women was created to consolidate the UN's efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment by merging four previously distinct parts of the UN system. 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 works in various countries, including the State of Palestine, where it has been active since 1997, initially as UNIFEM. The organization focuses on building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors to ensure that commitments on gender equality translate into action. UN Women’s work is aligned with national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework outcomes, emphasizing economic opportunities, access to social services, and democratic governance.
Job Overview:
The National Consultant will be responsible for assessing the technical capacity and capacity-building needs of the Governorate’s Affairs main office and its district offices in the West Bank. The primary objective is to evaluate institutional and human resources capacities to provide gender-responsive and inclusive services to women victims and survivors of violence. This role involves conducting a comprehensive capacity-building needs assessment, identifying technical and administrative priorities, and developing a capacity-building plan. The consultant will work closely with UN Women’s technical team and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the assessment is grounded in international human rights standards and principles of gender equality. The consultant will also be expected to engage with various service providers and stakeholders to gather insights and recommendations for improving service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include developing an inception report outlining the work plan, assessment criteria, and methodology. They will conduct a desk review of relevant national and international references, hold individual and group meetings with relevant officers, and assess the human resources, administrative, procedural, and logistical capacities of the Governorate’s Affairs Offices. The consultant will also conduct field visits to gather first-hand data, consult with service providers, and develop a comprehensive assessment report and capacity-building plan. The final deliverables will include an inception report, a capacity-building needs assessment report, and a final narrative report detailing the methodology, findings, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social studies, gender studies, human rights, or public policy. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have at least three years of experience in gender equality, women's rights, and violence against women, with a proven track record in developing assessments, policies, and capacity-building plans. Experience working with the social protection system in Palestine and familiarity with the National Referral System is required. Experience with the UN system or international organizations is desirable, and applicants should provide a sample of a capacity assessment report related to women's rights and protection.
Educational Background:
A master’s degree in social studies, gender studies, human rights, or public policy is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the fields of gender equality, women's rights, and violence against women. Experience in developing assessments, policies, and capacity-building plans related to women's access to justice and gender equality is essential. Familiarity with the social protection system in Palestine and the National Referral System is also required, while experience working with the UN or international organizations is considered an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, and a working knowledge of English is required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based with frequent field visits to partner institutions in the West Bank, Palestine. The consultant will report to UN Women’s Rule of Law and Protection Specialist and will be supported by the programme’s Women security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Inclusion Analyst. The contract duration and specific compensation details are not mentioned in the job ad, but candidates should be prepared for a consultancy role that may involve significant interaction with various stakeholders and institutions.
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