Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women (UNW) will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human
rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women is working closely with the Government of Uganda to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action to impact positively the situation of women.
The Government of Uganda is committed to promoting gender equality as evidenced in the Constitution and through being a signatory to regional and global instruments such as the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979), Beijing (1995), and the UN Declaration on Violence Against Women (1993). The first Uganda Gender Policy was adopted in 1997 in the course of the implementation of the Beijing Platform of Action. But some emerging socio economic development issues have been central to the revision of the Policy 10 years later, in 2007. These issues include among others, government's emphasis on accelerating economic growth; poverty eradication; sector-wide approach to planning; effective service delivery through decentralization; privatization; public- private-partnership and civil service reforms.
These elements of the new socio economic development context presented opportunities and challenges in pursuit of gender equality and women's empowerment. To this end, the Gender Policy has been designed to guide and direct at all levels of planning, resource allocation and implementation of development programmes with a gender perspective. The priority areas of focus of the Uganda Gender Policy are improved livelihoods, promotion and protection of rights, participation in decision-making and governance, recognition and promotion of gender in macro-economic management. The policy gives a mandate to the Ministry of Gended Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), and line ministries, to mainstream gender in all sectors. The responsibility of the MGLSD is to provide technical support on gender mainstreaming to sectors, including setting standards, developing gender guidelines and helping to monitor their operationalization.
However, if the MGLSD has the mandate to coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the Uganda Gender Policy, the policy clearly states that the MGLSD does not have sole responsibility for gender mainstreaming. Other ministries are required to translate the policy into sector plans and actions that are sector specific, and build the capacity of their staff to undertake gender analysis, responsive planning and budgeting.
At the time of its elaboration the Uganda Gender Policy did not adopt an action plan but has been implemented through the Social Sector Investment Plan and the National Development Plan (NDP). One of the policy's provisions is to undertake its midterm evaluation to adapt its objectives, outcomes and strategies to new priorities in gender equality and women's empowerment in Uganda five (5) years after its adoption.
Purpose:
After five (5) years of implementation, it is a requirement to conduct a mid-term review of the Uganda Gender Policy in order to assess its progress against goal, objectives, outcomes and interventions, and to recommend relevant follow up measures for future implementation.
The outcome of the midterm review will be used for two purposes:
To address challenges faced in implementing the Gender Policy and develop appropriate management; and institutional responses to improve delivery on promoting gender equality and women's empowerment;
To inform the elaboration of the implementation plan of the 2nd phase of the Gender Policy.
Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala, Uganda
Office: UNDP Kampala
Position Open to: (UGANDAN NATIONALS ONLY)
Location : KAMPALA, UGANDA
Application Deadline :25-Nov-13
Additional Category: Women's Empowerment
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 09-Dec-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :65 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 65 working days
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The tasks for the consultant work are as follows:
In close collaboration with the two (2) assistant Researchers engage in data collection to:
- Assess the continued relevance (alignment with national priorities) and pertinence of the Gender Policy in light of changes in the development context of Uganda;
- Assess progress made and challenges faced during the implementation of the policy;
- Document lessons learned and identify emerging issues relevant to gender equality.
Under the overall guidance of the Ministry of Gender, in close collaboration with the two (2) assistant Researchers, the Senior Consultant will be responsible for the following key functions:
- Develop a Concept Note on the Proposed review, inclusive of a detailed budget;
- Develop a detailed Review Plan for the gathering of quantitative and qualitative data and information which will inform the study's content and analysis. This review plan should include the following components:
- Aim of the review;
- Theoretical Framework;
- Rationale for the review;
- Review design and methodology;
- Guiding review questions;
- Data collection methods, including list of potential interviewees;
- Data analysis;
- Time-frame and work plan;
- Convene and facilitate a meeting to share the Review Plan and Review Instruments to assure quality of the research design and methodology before field research begins;
- Develop a detailed bibliography and list of documents for the literature and document review;
- Conduct literature and document reviews, field research and conduct interviews as per the research design and methodology;
- Develop a detailed outline of the review's content [Chapters and the information and analysis provided in each chapter] for internal review [UN Women] to guide the analysis and write-up of the study;
- Write the first draft of the review and circulate for review;
- Finalize the report based on comments and inputs;
- Concept Note;
- Review Plan which includes time-frame and work plan;
- Instruments for conducting interviews and gathering data and information;
- Bibliography of sources;
- Detailed outline of the final study's content;
- The final review report.
Skills and Competencies
Core values / Guiding Principles:
Integrity:
- Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
- Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Ethics and Values:
- Demonstrating / Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity;
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
- Initiative-taking;
- Coaching and mentoring ability.
- Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
- Communicating Information and Ideas: Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
- Creating synergies through self-control.
- Managing conflict.
- Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of other;
- Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Informed and transparent decision making.
- Excellent writing skills with demonstrable ability for preparing evaluation reports at high international standards;
- Strong gender analytical skills and strong understanding of the application of CEDAW, CRC and other human rights instruments in programming;
- Experience with focus group discussions and key informant interviews;
- Evidence of work with multi-stakeholder groups such as government institutions, CSO, UN agencies, development partners;
- Analytical and communication skills;
- A high level of professionalism and integrity to be demonstrated at all times;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Education:
- A PhD in social studies or a related field or equivalent;
- (Gender and Women Studies an added advantage).
- Over ten years of practical field experience in evaluation and at least 5 years in leading evaluation teams;
- Wide experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods;
- Experience with focus group discussions and key informant interviews;
- Evidence of work with multi-stakeholder groups;
- Effective knowledge of issues concerning policy implementation, women's rights and gender equality;
- Specific knowledge of development processes and the functioning of state institutions;
- Knowledge of computer software programs such as the Microsoft Office suite;
- Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to conduct and document reviews and evaluations;
- Tracked record of writing focused evaluation reports at high international standards;
- Tracked experience in managing and supervising evaluation and review teams.
- Fluency (both oral and written) in English.
Cumulative analysis
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
- Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation 70%-30%;
- Technical Criteria weight- 70%;
- Financial Criteria weight- 30%.
Technical Criteria – Maximum 100 points
- Expertise of the Individual – 30 Points;
- Description of approach/methodology to assignment – 70 Points.
- Duly accomplishedLetter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP (Annex F);
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
- Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
- A methodology, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
Must indicate the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per templates provided in the Annexes to be found on: http://www.ug.undp.org/content/uganda/en/home/operations/procurement/
Financial Assessment
Lump Sum Amount approach shall be used with the following expectations:
- The lump sum amount must be 'all-inclusive';
- The contract price is fixed regardless of changes in the cost components.
Applicants are requested to apply online at http://jobs.undp.org by 25th November 2013. Individual consultants are invited to submit applications together with their CVs and P11 form for these positions (Please navigate to the above procurement link under "Related Documents" to access the three required annexes for your application)
UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals.
Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should make inquiries through: justine.naiga-bagonza@undp.org and copy agnes.kintu@undp.org.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Application Closing Date: Monday, 25 November 2013