Consultant: Global Diversity and Inclusion

Description

Background: Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps currently works in ten countries in Asia. The MC Asia regional management team faces a capacity gap when it comes to strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting beyond the business-as-usual support needs provided by headquarters; and requires surge capacity for new business development support and gap-filling. Background and Rationale Gender Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) data is essential for understanding root cause and addressing the current limitations in HR and leadership decision-making to address gender imbalances and foster workplace environments that are inclusive. Recent discussions have highlighted significant gaps in the availability and routine analysis of regional HR-related data, which is crucial for informed decision-making and assessing our current status. A review of priorities set by Mercy Corps (MC) technical advisors during the development of the regional overview revealed similar needs, emphasizing the necessity for consolidated country data analysis. By systematically gathering and analyzing disaggregated HR data, our aim is to establish a comprehensive baseline to form our strategies and goals. This initiative will enhance our ability to monitor progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions, ultimately supporting Mercy Corps' (MCs) commitment to becoming a more diverse organization. Additionally, it will demonstrate our dedication to empowering the communities we serve by ensuring that our internal practices align with the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Objective of the Consultancy The consultant will conduct data collection exercise, analyze, and create a GDI dashboard. The consultant will:

• Review existing HR data, collection practices and make recommendations for how they can be strengthened.
  • Identify new / alternative data-sets that can be systematically collected to achieve MCs GDI metrics reflecting external trends and good practice.
    • Develop a comprehensive methodology for primary data collection and analysis.
      • Work with country HR, regional HR and People Systems Analytics teams to collect data and report on findings from qualitative and quantitative data results.
        • Create a regional GDI HR dashboard for tracking progress and informed decision-making.
          • Offer recommendations for sustaining the workstream, including their resource implications. Purpose / Project Description: The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
            1. Contextual Understanding:
               • Engage with Regional leadership and Global GDI team, to gain comprehensive understanding of MC vision and objectives related to GDI.
                 • Gain contextual understanding by reviewing the Asia regional strategy and related workplans.
                   • Review existing data-sets and practices pertaining to GDI from previously completed work.
                     1. Primary Data Collection with ‘priority countries’:
                        • Collaborate with the regional and country leadership, SMTs, HR leads to ascertain specific GDI data requirements.
                          • Collect HR-related disaggregated data with detailed breakdown by country, sub-office, job level, grade or position, including metrics related to diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the employee lifecycle (e.g., all steps of recruitment and selection process, engagement, access to training, promotions etc.)
                            • Ensure data collection aligns with the legal and ethical standards.
                              1. Create a Regional GDI Dashboard:
                                 • Develop a comprehensive regional GDI HR dashboard.
                                   • Present the analysis of the collected data, thereby facilitating tracking and monitoring for evidence based and informed decision making.
                                     1. Sustainability: