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 United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the empowerment of Women (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.ย Placing womenโs rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member Statesโ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. In Viet Nam, UN Women contributes to the development objectives of Viet Namโs Socio-Economic Development Plan and the National Strategy for Gender Equality. Its Country Strategy Note for 2022-2026 is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF) 2022-2026 and is focused on supporting Viet Namโs fulfilment of Gender Equality commitments under The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the promise of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda to โleave no one behindโ. The key priorities of UN Women in the 2022-2026 period are:ย
By 2026, people in Viet Nam, especially those at risk of being left behind, will benefit from and contribute to safer and cleaner environment resulting from Viet Namโs effective and gender responsive mitigation and adaptation to climate change, disaster risk reduction and resilience building, promotion of circular economy, the provision of clean and renewable energy, and the sustainable management of natural resources.ย By 2026, people in Viet Nam, especially those at risk of being left behind, will contribute to and benefit equitably from more sustainable, inclusive and gender-responsive economic transformation based on innovation, entrepreneurship, enhanced productivity, competitiveness, and decent work;ยBy 2026, people in Viet Nam, especially those at risk of being left behind, will have benefited from and have contributed to a more just, safe and inclusive society based on improved governance, more responsive institutions, strengthened rule of law and the protection of and respect for human rights,ย gender equality, and freedom from all forms of violence and discrimination in line with international standards.ย
The project titled โAdvancing Gender Equality in Viet Nam Armed Forces through Gender Mainstreaming Initiativesโ is a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to support Viet Namโs Ministry of National Defence (MOND) in implementing its commitments under the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP WPS, 2024โ2030). It involves 17 activities including international exposure visits, technical workshops, and multi-sectoral consultations and studies.
To ensure timely implementation, inter-agency alignment between UN Women and MOND, and between UN Women and UNDP, and robust results tracking, the recruitment of a dedicated consultant is essential. This consultant will bridge coordination between UN Women, UNDP, MOND (including MOND MONDโs Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Womenโs Committee, Military Medical Department (MMD), Viet Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operation (VNDPKO), Viet Nam Mine Action Center (VNMAC), Military Technical School), and international partners such as Canada and Singapore. Moreover, the consultant will contribute to data collection, results documentation, and the preparation of quality reports in line with donor (MTCP/DND Canada). The consultant will work with project partners to ensure that indicators in the project PMF are tracked. This includes pre/post evaluations, follow-up with MOND on participant data, and coordination with the UN Women CO on overall output achievement.
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UN Women is therefore seeking a consultant to provide coordination support with MOND, and contribute to high-quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) across all activities under the Women, Peace and Security portfolio of UN Women Viet Nam Country Office.ย The consultant will report to the Programme Analyst for Women, Peace and Security at UN Women Viet Nam and work closely with designated focal points from MONDโs Womenโs Committee, Department of Foreign Affairs, Military Medical Department, and related units.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work Coordinate with MOND departments and UNDP to facilitate planning and implementation of project activities, including internal approvals, meeting arrangements, and follow-up communication (20 days) Support the dissemination of knowledge products within MOND related department, including launching events (e.g., handbook on gender mainstreaming for gender equality resultsย https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2022/02/handbook-on-gender-mainstreaming-for-gender-equality-results, ย gender analysis for mine action, summary reports). (10 days) Maintain M&E tracking tools in line with the projectโs PMF and of the WPS portfolio, ensure data collection through pre/post assessments, and support documentation of outcomes (25 days) Draft and consolidate periodic and donor reports (monthly updates, press release, opening remarks, talking points, success stories, PowerPoint briefs), incorporating sex-disaggregated data and impact highlights (10 days) Support communications and visibility efforts, including coordination with MOND, UNDP and UN Women communications focal points for event coverage, branding and media outputs (5 days) Deliverables Deliverable (in English) Expected completion time (due day)ย Payment Schedule (optional)ย Coordination briefings and records of meetings with MOND. September 2025October 2025
(25%) Updated M&E tracking matrix with indicator-level progress, disaggregated by sex. November 2025
November 2025
(25%) Finalized versions of project knowledge products reviewed by MOND and cleared for publication. October 2025
November 2025
(20%) Monthly updates and narrative donor reports with clear activity outcomes and lessons learned. June 2025, October 2025 and January 2026
January 2026
(20%) Media and visibility materials in collaboration with MOND/UN Women communications teams. February 2026
February 2026
(10 %)
Competencies :
Core Values:
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.Please visitย this linkย for more information on UN Womenโs Values and Competencies Framework:ย
Functional Competencies:
Coordination and Partnership-Building
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and political sensitivity to engage effectively with national counterparts, particularly in structured institutions such as MOND. Coordinates complex multi-stakeholder processes with professionalism and diplomacy.Project Management and Implementation
Tracks and ensures delivery of high-quality knowledge products and events in line with donor and UN Women standards.Monitoring and Evaluation
Designs and maintains monitoring tools (e.g., tracking matrices, feedback forms) and ensures consistent use. Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to inform progress reports and learning. Applies results-based management (RBM) principles to track progress against indicators in the PMF and propose corrective actions.Reporting and Documentation
Prepares clear, concise, and well-structured reports in English (narrative and indicator-based). Captures and communicates success stories, good practices, and lessons learned. Presents information in engaging formats, such as PowerPoint presentations, policy briefs, press release, or donor updates.Communication and Knowledge Management
Ensures visibility and branding requirements are met across communication products. Supports knowledge exchange between stakeholders and ensures institutional memory is maintained through effective documentation.Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Demonstrates understanding of gender mainstreaming, Women, Peace and Security, the Viet Nam National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, etc.ยHOW TO APPLY:
Submission package includes the documents as follows:
Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from:ย https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.docย ) A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) 1 example of donor report is attached to the application for evaluation.Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for 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 (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
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