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National consultant to provide technical support and expertise in GE and EVAW field/ UN WOMEN.

Vacancy Number: Pr22/02662

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	17 Jan 2023, 23:00 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	20 Jan 2023, 16:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	20 Jan 2023, 16:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Feb 2023
Reference to the project:	UN Women
Expected Duration of Assignment:	Up to 50 working days, from January to November 2023
Submission Instructions: Interested applicants should apply to this announcement through UNDP jobs site: jobs.undp.org.  Interested individual consultants must submit the required documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications in one single PDF document. Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.
Supporting Documents: Terms of reference Annex I Annex II Personal History Form (P11) UN Women UN Women Conditions of Service Consultants

Ms. Ana Puscasu.

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.

The work of UN Women in Moldova is guided by its new Country Strategic Note 2023-2027, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Moldova (2023-2027), UN Women Global  Strategic Plan, National Programs and Strategies and aims to contribute to the gender-responsive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Strategic Note focuses on four main areas: 1) Ending Violence against Women; 2) Women’s Leadership and Governance; 3) Women’s Economic empowerment and 4) Humanitarian and Peace development nexus and UN Coordination on Gender equality.

Violence against women (VAW) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. It is a major obstacle to the fulfilment of women’s and girls’ human rights and to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In Moldova, as in the region and around the world, it affects individuals regardless of the context, culture, or their socio-economic status, with serious repercussion for women, their families, and society in general. According to the Moldovan national study “Violence against Women in the Family”, carried out by the National Bureau of Statistics, and commissioned by UN Moldova in 2011, 63% of women above 15 years old experience some form of violence (psychological, physical, sexual, and economic) from a husband/partner during their lifetime. Despite significant progress, including in the area of legal and policy reforms, research, and awareness raising campaigns, the prevalence of VAW in Moldova remains high.

Aware of the existing challenges and in the context of ratification by Republic of Moldova of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (hereinafter Istanbul Convention), UN Women Moldova is committed further to contributing to the prevention of violence against women and improvement of services. This is ensured by providing support to the national relevant authorities in adjusting the national legislation in line with the provision of Istanbul Convention, best national and international standards and practices, strengthening the capacities of service providers, supporting the institutional capacities of NGOs in the field, conducting awareness raising campaigns and activities involving different actors.

Scope of work

Under this announcement, UN Women within EVAW programme seeks to contract one national consultant to provide comprehensive support in adjusting/amending/revising EVAW legislation, policies, regulations in line with Istanbul Convention and other connected technical support in the framework of implementation of the above-mentioned treaty and not limited to. The consultant will provide technical assistance, guidance, facilitation, and regular exchange of knowledge and expertise where necessary to the relevant national authorities.

Requirements for experience

Education:

1. Master’s degree in human rights, sociology, gender studies, public relations, development studies and/or other social science related areas relevant for the assignment;
2. Additional training and certification in the field of GE, human rights, VAW etc. would be an advantage.

Experience:

3. At least five (5) years of proven work experience in the field of gender equality/eliminating violence against women and girls, human rights and development;
4. At least three (3) years of experience in reviewing laws/policies/regulations/documents in EVAW field;
5. At least three (3) years of relevant experience in working with/in government and non-governmental sector in interventions in the field of EVAW;
6. Experience in working with international organizations is an asset;

Documents to be included

• Duly filled Personal History Form PHF11/CV (downloadable from https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process;
• Letter of Intent to include a brief overview about which of your previous experiences makes you the most suitable candidate for the advertised position.
• Financial proposal – specifying a total lump sum amount for the task specified in Terms of References. The Financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (daily rate). Please see ANNEX I and ANNEX II.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal should contain a daily fee for the required work tasks, as well as total price (see Annex I: Price Proposal Guideline and Template and Annex II: Price Proposal Submission Form).