International Consultant to Train Parliamentarians on Gender and
Gender Mainstreaming for 3 days for the Committee of Gender, Child,
Social Welfare, Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports and Representative
from the 17 Committees in the National Legislative Assembly Republic
of South Sudan
Background:
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
(UN WOMEN) works in partnership with the specialized committee on
Gender, Child, Social Welfare Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports in
the National Assembly since 2006. This outstanding committee stretches
back to the former South Sudan Legislative Assembly, which is
currently the National legislative Assembly enshrined in Article 72
of the transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 and Regulation
113 of the National Legislative Assembly Conduct of Business
Regulations 2011.The committee is tasked with the mandate to oversee
the performance of government institutions..
It is imperative to help the parliamentarian to ensure that plans,
polices and laws are gender sensitive. The UNWOMEN in partnership with
the Specialized Committee for Gender, Child, Social Welfare,
Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports will conduct a 3 day workshop on
Gender and Gender mainstreaming for the members of the Gender
specialized Committee and representative from the other 17 various
committees in the National Legislative Assembly.
The training workshop will focus on Gender Concepts, Human Rights,
Gender Mainstreaming and Practical application of Gender Mainstreaming
Duties and Responsibilities
Expected output:
Sixty (60) members of the National Parliament are trained in Gender
concepts and Gender mainstreaming. There should be two workshops back
to back having 30 people in each group, to ensure that all government
plans, policies and Laws are gender sensitive in the Republic of South
Sudan.
Expected Outcomes:
Increased understanding and utilisation of gender concepts, issues and
frameworks
Well defined and gender responsive vision and advocacy messages
utilized during the planning and passing of policies and laws for the
Republic of South Sudan
Deliverables:
Develop and prepare all training materials for back to back training,
three days each on Gender and Gender mainstreaming into the
development plans, policies and laws of the Government of South Sudan;
Facilitate 6 days workshop back to back for members of the standing
committee for Gender , Child, Social Welfare, Religious Affairs, Youth
and Sports and representative from the 17 committees in the Parliament
A summary report of identified issues and priorities emerging from
the workshop
A final detailed workshop report.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
sensitivity and adaptability;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation
and Empowerment;
Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
Effective Communication skills;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results
Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, Gender/Women
Studies, International development, Economics, law, human rights,
peace studies
Experience:
10 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience,
including experience in programme management or other equivalent
qualifications.
Knowledge of gender issues in development, including relevant
international human rights standards;
Prior training in gender and its application in humanitarian, recovery
and development settings;
Experience in working in South Sudan or including humanitarian
emergency response an asset;
Prior experience in the UN system is an added advantage.
Duration of the assignment
12 days
Application
Interested consultants can apply online or email expressions of
interest (including CVs) and professional fees to
sandra.kiapi@unwomen.orgcopy to joy.zacharia@unwomen.org all
expressions of interest should quote Gender Mainstreaming training on
the Email subject.
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.
Consultant to Train Parliamentarians on Gender and Gender Mainstreaming
