Duties And Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of UN Women Kenya Country Representative and direct supervision of the UN Women Planning and Coordination Specialist, and in close consultation with Gender Thematic Group and Human Resources Working Group (HRWG) members, as well as the Office of the Focal Point for Women in the UN System at UN Women, the consultant will do the following:

• Brief inception report including outline of approach and detailed timeline for the assignment and session outline for technical briefing with GTG and HRWG;


• Organize meetings with GTG and Human Resources focal points to gather inputs and present the findings;


• Map resources available in the UNCT Kenya that feed up to the Gender Parity Framework for the UN Kenya;


• Carry out the organizational culture survey - data analysis and develop a plan to improve the ratings aligned to questions/issue areas;


• Develop a consultative and comprehensive Gender Parity Strategy for the UNCT Kenya with a detailed implementation and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting plan by collaborating and liaising with the system-wide network of gender focal points and other networks on data collection, refining the system-wide survey questions, interpreting the quantitative and qualitative data, and drafting. Also align the strategy with various national, regional and global policies and frameworks guiding the UNSDCF. All genders should be represented equally in the participants engaged during the strategy development. The strategy should also ensure that a "system-wide plan is in place for the UNCT to achieve gender parity";


• Develop an implementation plan for the strategy that includes UN Kenya-wide and agency-specific actions and interventions, with identified budget requirements, timeline, and a monitoring, evaluation, and reporting plan, together with the Resident Coordinator's Office.

Deliverables:
Deliverable
Expected completion time (due day)
Payment Schedule (optional)

• Brief inception report.


• Summary of the resource mapping


• A draft Gender Parity Strategy including Implementation Plan and Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Plan. The strategy should also ensure that a “system-wide plan is in place for the UNCT to achieve gender parity”.


• Required regular meetings with the team from UN Agencies

June 2024 (21 days)
35%

• Organizational culture survey report with a comprehensive plan to strengthen all the areas highlighted in the results.


• Required regular meetings with the team from UN Agencies


• DRAFT Gender Parity Strategy including Implementation Plan and Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Plan, Plan for the UNCT to achieve gender parity, Plan for the UNCT to maintain gender parity and incorporating feedback.

August (21 days)
35%

• Final Gender Parity Strategy report that incorporates the feedback from the focal persons representing the UN Agencies and submit for approval by the Office of the Director General.


• Required regular meetings with the team from UN Agencies.

October (18 days)

• 30%

Competencies
Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity


• Integrity


• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues


• Accountability


• Creative Problem Solving


• Effective Communication


• Inclusive Collaboration


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Leading by Example

Functional Compitencies:

• In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues;


• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with national and local partners;


• Knowledge and understanding of UN system.


• Excellent writing, analytical, training, presentation skills.


• IT literacy with sufficient use of Microsoft Words, Excel, and Power Point Presentation.


• Very effective at multi-tasking.


• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.


• Strong initiative-taker.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Focuses on impact and results for client.


• Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with client and external actors.


• Participates effectively in team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.


• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, and any related degree is required;


• 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:

• At least 7 years of practical experience of work on gender mainstreaming in development programmes/projects at national and international levels;


• Prior experience with the UN including experience of inter-agency work on gender equality;


• Experience in coordination, technical support provision, gender analysis, communications, and facilitation;


• Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing strategies and policies on gender equality at institutional level;


• Experience in carrying out the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard is an asset;


• Experience in developing gender parity strategies or equivalent is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required;


• Knowledge of another UN official working language is desirable.