National Consultants/Trainers on Gender Equality Issues

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an entity of the United Nations established in July 2010, with a mission to promote gender equality and empower women globally. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging the efforts of four distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates in numerous countries, including Georgia, where it supports both state and non-state partners in achieving substantive gender equality. The organization emphasizes the importance of policies, legislation, and grassroots initiatives to foster transformative results for women's rights and gender equality. UN Women in Georgia particularly focuses on ending violence against women, promoting women's participation in peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and integrating gender considerations into national planning and budgeting processes. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs, while adhering to a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct.

Job Overview:
The National Consultants/Trainers on Gender Equality Issues will play a crucial role in enhancing the understanding of various stakeholders, including state agencies, local communities, private sector entities, and non-governmental organizations, regarding the promotion of gender diversity within their respective industries. The consultants/trainers will be responsible for developing training modules or utilizing existing ones created by UN Women to conduct training sessions across Georgia on topics related to gender equality and women's empowerment. The training will cover a range of subjects, including the underlying causes of gender inequality, legal frameworks supporting women's rights, the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and strategies for women's economic empowerment. The consultants will work closely with UN Women staff to tailor the training content to meet the needs of different target audiences, ensuring that the training is effective and impactful.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The national consultant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: learning and adapting existing UN Women training modules on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment; designing new training modules tailored to different target groups; conducting a series of trainings on gender equality and women’s empowerment for participants from various stakeholder groups in Tbilisi and other urban and rural locations; conducting awareness-raising activities on gender equality; developing a detailed work plan for the assignment; producing a training needs assessment questionnaire and conducting assessments of training participants; developing training agendas, modules, presentations, and materials; conducting pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge and skills; drafting and submitting final training reports; reviewing existing policies and frameworks to identify gaps and best practices; and producing knowledge products related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree (Master’s) in gender/women’s studies, human rights, sociology, law, international development, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, or human rights combined with two additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant professional experience in gender equality and women’s rights, with a minimum of five years of experience delivering training on gender issues to various stakeholders. Proven experience in developing training manuals and a sound understanding of interactive learning methods and adult-learning techniques are also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in gender/women’s studies, human rights, sociology, law, international development, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, or human rights may be acceptable if accompanied by additional relevant work experience, specifically two years for a total of seven years of experience in the field.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in gender equality and women’s rights. If the candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, they should have at least seven years of relevant experience. This experience should include delivering training on gender issues to government officials, civil society, private sector companies, or grassroots communities, as well as developing training manuals and programs.

Languages:
Fluency in Georgian is required, along with a good knowledge of English. This language proficiency is essential for effective communication and training delivery.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based, but it may require travel to various regions of Georgia, with up to 20 trips anticipated during the contract period. The position emphasizes core values such as integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity, and core competencies including awareness of gender issues, accountability, and effective communication. The consultants will work under the supervision of UN Women Country Representatives and will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures, including undergoing rigorous background checks.