Consultant - Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery

Consultant - Emergency Preparedness, Response and RecoveryAdvertised on behalf ofLocation :Type of Contract :Individual Contract

Starting Date :20-Nov-2023

Application Deadline :06-Nov-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :5 months

Languages Required :Expected Duration of Assignment :5 months

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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

BackgroundViolence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide, globally affecting around one in three women in her lifetime. UN Women endeavors to expand the reach and enhance the quality of services available to survivors of violence through the use of the Essential Services Package (ESP). The ESP is a global guideline to support national systems in responding to gender-based violence encompasses the core elements of health, social services, police, and justice sectors, and provides guidelines for coordination, governance, and resource estimation. During an emergency and its aftermath, access to lifesaving care and support is unpredictable, vulnerability to violence is higher, and systems that protect women and girls, including family, community, and state structures, may weaken or break down. As a consequence, the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) increases due to the multiple risk factors created by emergencies as well as the ways in which existing gender inequalities are exacerbated by the stress and tensions within households, communities, and society.

As per the worldwide climate index, Pakistan ranks as the 8th most vulnerable country to the impacts of climate change. The variability in climate and weather patterns has increased the frequency of natural disasters which undermine development in Pakistan and in particular, the ability of national and local systems to respond to GBV. According to Care International's Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) Key Findings and Recommendations on the 2022 floods, access to life-saving resources and services has been strained; the health crisis amplified; and gender-based violence has increased with time. Moreover, men are more likely to receive humanitarian services first.

UN Women is seeking a consultant to adapt the ESP for emergency preparedness and programming for Pakistan that will enable national and local systems to ensure a consistent approach to responding to GBV during emergencies.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of Programme Specialist, ROL and Governance, the consultant will be required to do the following tasks:

Review and analyze the Essential Services Package (ESP) to understand the framework, principles, standards, and minimum requirements for essential service provision for women and girls survivors of violence.

Develop a training module adapting the ESP to emergencies tailored to fit the national context of Pakistan.

Develop guidelines for trainers to impart trainings.

Conduct a training session(s) based on the training module developed.

Core ValuesRespect for Diversity

Integrity

Professionalism

Core CompetenciesAwareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues

Accountability

Creative Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Leading by Example

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

Masters degree in climate change, emergency response, gender studies, humanitarian practice, international development, public health, or a related social sciences field.

Knowledge and Experience:

7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in GBV programming in the field specially in emergencies;

Familiarity with Inter-Agency Standing Committee and other humanitarian coordination mechanisms, guiding principles, and standards

Experience in supporting or leading a humanitarian and/or emergency program is a plus

Experience needed in program development, management, and reporting

Experience in mainstreaming gender and inclusion in development and humanitarian programming with exposure to working on addressing gender and inclusion issues in climate adaptation, and emergency response

Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, strong project management skills, a positive and outgoing personality, and the ability to interact successfully with people of different backgrounds and cultures

Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

Excellent planning and facilitation skills

Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and teambuilding skills

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.HEC Attested degrees are a prerequisite for employment at UN. During the recruitment process candidates may be required to present HEC attested degrees. Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to (i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, or (ii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Accessibility:

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)#J-18808-Ljbffr