International Consultant to prepare two thematic background papers on Violence against Women, and Women and the Economy in the ECA region for Beijing+30 review. Home-based
- İstanbul
- Kontrat
- Tam zamanlı
- Develop detailed timeline of the assignment with the support of the UN Women ECARO and UNECE.
- Develop methodology and detailed outline of the thematic report and its alignment with the 2030 Agenda.
- Prepare the initial and final drafts of the thematic report, through analysis of the national-level reports and desk review of other sources of information, including those provided by UN Women ECARO, such as programme and policy documents; studies and research publications on both thematic areas.
- The following key issues have to be addressed: overview of the progress towards the BPfA's priority actions under assessment and related SDGs enforcement including SDG 1, 5, 8 and 10; and key trends; overview of national legal and policy frameworks in line with CEDAW, BPfA and SDGs targets, and results and perspectives of their implementation;
- Main gaps and challenges to Violence against Women and Women and the Economy; recommendations for policy actions to address the existing gaps and challenges to ensure efficient enforcement of BPfA and SDGs 1, 5, 8 and 10 in the region.
- Coordinate, analyze and collate inputs from UN Women and UN entities (through the Issue-based Coalition on Gender Equality and the Regional Coordination Mechanism) for inputs into the thematic report.
- Identify key thematic messages on priorities emerging from the country-level and regional analysis to support briefing materials for delegations to the Beijing+30 regional consultations to be conducted in partnership with UNECE in Geneva on 21-22 October 2024.
- Based on the analysis done, draft two thematic background papers to be used for the discussions at the B+30 Regional Review Meeting in Geneva on 21-22 October 2024.Each paper will have a maximum of 8,500 words.
- Based on findings of the peer review for the draft paper, finalize and submit its final version to UN Women.
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
- Advanced (Masters) degree or PhD in social sciences with a focus on gender/women’s rights, sustainable development and economy or other fields relevant to the TOR is required.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in women’s rights and gender equality in ECA region.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in conducting research on EVAW, poverty, social protection, unpaid care work, and economic security and rights.
- Previous publication of academic research related to GEWE is required.
- Previous experience in the Europe and Central Asia region with similar responsibilities is an asset.
- Previous professional experience with development agencies and/or the United Nations is an asset.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)
- Candidates should have the ability to quickly produce degree certificates and medical certification (of good health) should they be short-listed in consideration of the consultancy post.
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