Consultant for Review of Essential Services Package (ESP) Guidelines

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Position Title: Consultant for Review of Essential Services Package (ESP) Guidelines
Location: Cairo
Country: Egypt
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization emphasizes the importance of addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exacerbated existing inequalities. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 aims to end preventable maternal deaths, meet the unmet need for family planning, and eliminate gender-based violence. The organization is committed to principled and ethical practices, seeking staff who can deliver high-impact results and uphold international norms and standards.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to review the Essential Services Package (ESP) guidelines to enhance responses and strengthen referral mechanisms specifically for adolescent girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. The consultant will assess the current ESP, which has been coordinated by UNFPA in Egypt since 2018 in collaboration with various ministries and UN agencies. The review will focus on adapting the guidelines to better serve the unique needs of adolescent girls, ensuring that the response mechanisms are effective and comprehensive. The consultant will be responsible for creating a detailed response plan that emphasizes protection, health, and legal services tailored to the needs of adolescent girls and their families. This involves mapping existing services, identifying gaps, and developing a comprehensive response package that integrates various sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will conduct a thorough review of the current essential service package, mapping and assessing the availability and accessibility of services. They will analyze challenges, opportunities, and gaps in gender-based violence prevention and response services specific to adolescent girls. The consultant will review existing laws and policies affecting adolescent girls' access to essential services and assess coordination mechanisms for effective service delivery. Engaging with stakeholders, including service providers and families, is crucial for gathering insights. The consultant will design a culturally sensitive response package that integrates protection, health, and legal services, develop implementation guidelines, and establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to track the effectiveness of the response package, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in law, social sciences, or a related field, with additional coursework in Women/Gender Studies considered an asset. They should have at least 8 years of experience in preventing and responding to gender-based violence, particularly in relation to adolescent girls, child marriage, and female genital mutilation. Familiarity with the Essential Services Package and tools for preventing and responding to gender-based violence is essential. Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills are required to effectively convey findings and recommendations.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in law, social sciences, or a related field is required. Additional coursework in Women/Gender Studies is advantageous, indicating a strong foundation in gender issues and rights.

Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the field of preventing and responding to gender-based violence is required. This includes specific experience working with adolescent girls on issues related to child marriage and female genital mutilation. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the Essential Services Package and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Languages:
Proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory, with excellent writing skills in both languages being essential for the role.

Additional Notes:
The position is a consultancy role, and details regarding contract duration, seniority level, and compensation are not specified in the job ad. The consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and may involve both national and international recruitment.