Advertised on behalf of : UN WOMEN
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 13-Jul-23 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 0d 17h 43m
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment : 45 Days (spread within 3 months)
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Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works 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. UN Women’s engagement in humanitarian action and DRR is to ensure consistency and sustainability in addressing gender equality concerns across the humanitarian-development nexus. The importance of gender integration in Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is embedded in the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, that acknowledges the impact of conflict and disasters on women, recognizing the importance of utilizing women’s contribution and active participation in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and relief and recovery. In addition, gender mainstreaming has also been included in the Sendai Framework for DRR (SFDRR) and was one of the key commitments from the World Humanitarian Summit held in Turkey in 2016. UN Women seeks to achieve inclusive and gender responsive humanitarian responses and resilience building by working with governments, INGOs, other UN agencies as well as CBOs, particularly women led CBOs.
Over a decade ago, Africa developed an African strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). The strategy did not only contribute to the Hyogo Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2005-2015) but led to positive developments on DRR on the continent. The African Union Commission established dedicated DRR structures at continental level. While the Hyogo framework was coming to an end, Africa joined the world to chart a way forward for renewed momentum and refocused DRR framework. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030 was formulated and replaced the Hyogo Framework. The African Union Commission seized the opportunity and developed the Programme of Action (PoA) for the Implementation of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in Africa. The PoA contributes to Agenda 2063, Sendai Framework, Sustainable Development Goals, and Paris Agreement on Climate Change
The SFDRR has 7 global targets namely; a) Substantially reduce continental disaster mortality by 2030, aiming to lower the average per 100,000 continental mortality rate in the decade 2020–2030 compared to the period 2005– 2015; b) Substantially reduce the number of affected people continentally in Africa by 2030, aiming to lower the average continental figure per 100,000 in the decade 2020–2030 compared to the period 2005–2015; c) Reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to continental gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030; d) Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services, among them health and educational facilities, including through developing their resilience by 2030; e) Substantially increase the number of countries with national and sub-national/local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020; f) Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement national actions for implementation of the Sendai Framework by 2030; and g) Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030.
Sooner after the adoption of Sendai framework at the 3rd World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Japan in March 2015, the African Union Commission led the continent in development of the Programme of action (PoA) for implementation of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in Africa. The PoA provides greater opportunity for Africa to strengthen its resilience to multiple hazards to realize Agenda 2063’s aspiration of a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development, and to substantially reduce disaster losses in Africa by 2030.
In addition to the SFDRR global targets, the PoA has 5 additional Africa-specified targets. The 12 targets aim to:
Reduce (a) mortality, (b) the number of affected people, (c)economic losses, and (d) critical infrastructure damage; and
Increase (e) the number of national and local DRR strategies, (f) level of international cooperation, and (g) availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments, (h) the number of countries with DRR integrated in their educational systems, (i) integration of DRR in regional and national sustainable development and climate change, (j) domestic financing, (k) the number of countries with periodically tested and risk-informed preparedness plans, and (l) the number of regional networks for knowledge management.
In the implementation of the PoA, the African Union is cognizant that disasters affect women and men differently that more women die in disasters than men. This can be attributed to pre-existing inequalities that are deepened by the disasters yet they are not adequately represented in the decision making platforms at regional, national and subnational levels. To mitigate this, UN Women ESARO, seeks to commission a comprehensive analysis of gaps and opportunities for Gender Integration in the Africa Programme of Action for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR (SF DRR) that will inform the ongoing implementation and reporting by Member States.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives of the Assignment
During the Africa Working Group [AWGDRR] in 2022, UN Women ESARO was tasked to facilitate gender integration in the PoA through a review of the same. Therefore, the main objective of this consultancy is to undertake a comprehensive gender analysis of the PoA, identify existing gaps and make viable recommendation as to how these can be bridged.
Scope of Work:
The international consultant shall undertake a comprehensive gender analysis of the PoA, and other relevant documents such as the Biennial Report, identify existing gender gaps in consultation with key stakeholders including but not limited to RECs [SADC, EAC], UN agencies [UN DRR, UN HABITAT, UNEP], regional and national women and youth networks, as well as sector experts drawn from international and national civil society organizations across the region and make viable recommendation as to how these can be bridged. Additionally, she/he will prepare a workplan on addressing the identified gaps, prepare a detailed PowerPoint presentation that shall be used in the upcoming AWGDRR. Validation of this shall be undertaken and input fed into the workplan and power point presentation
Duties and Responsibilities:
Undertake a comprehensive gender analysis of the PoA, and other relevant documents such as the Biennial Report in consultation with key stakeholder [RECs [SADC, EAC], UN agencies [UN DRR, UN HABITAT, UNEP], regional and national women and youth networks, as well as sector experts drawn from international and national civil society organizations across the region,
Research on best practices on mainstreaming gender in DRR and resilience building to enrich the study
Develop a report that identifies existing gender gaps and make viable recommendation as to how these can be bridged,
Prepare a workplan to address the identified gaps,
Facilitate a virtual validation workshop for the draft report and incorporate input,
Prepare a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the gaps, means of mitigation and workplan.
Deliverables & Work Schedule:
Deliverables
Timelines
Allocated Percentage
20 days
50 %
3 days
8 days
20%
4 days
10 days
30%
45 days
100 %
Competencies
Core Values:
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf
Functional Competencies
Demonstrable experience of gender in Disaster Risk Reduction policy frameworks,
Demonstrable experience in working with senior sector experts within and without regional entities, international and civil society organizations,
In-depth knowledge of gender equality, and disaster risk management.
Demonstrable experience to conduct desk research and collate findings reflecting viable recommendations,
Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster networks and partnerships.
Ability to complete complex assignments in a timely manner and delivery quality results.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree in the field of, Disaster Risk Management, Social Sciences, Gender Equality, statistics and/or other social or economic science related to the areas relevant for the assignment.
Experience:
At least 10 years of experience in the development sector preferably in Disaster Risk Reduction and Gender.
Experience conducting consultative policy research, data collection and preparing reports
Demonstratable knowledge of policies and legal frameworks on gender equality, in the DRR context
Experience working with international organizations, regional entities and governments,
Experience in communication, documentation and programme reporting with UN agencies is an asset
Language skills:
Excellent verbal and written English.
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset
Application:
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
Note:
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment
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