Analysis of Gaps and Opportunities for Gender Integration in the Africa Programme of Action for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR (SF DRR) at UN Women

Job Description

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In July , the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on 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, which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment:

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives of the Assignment

During the Africa Working Group [AWGDRR] in , 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:

Allocated Percentage/Timelines/Deliverables

Gender gaps draft report with input from key stakeholders – survey administered, 20 days – 50 % Workplan on addressing the identified gender gaps, 3 days Validation workshop facilitated and input fed into the draft report, 8 days – 20% PPT presentation outlining the gaps, means of mitigation and workplan, 4 days Final Report [Draft], 10 days – 30% Total Timelines  – 45 days Total Allocated Percentage  – %

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

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