The Position:
The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens (MoWCSC), with technical and financial support from development partners, has been leading the process of developing a comprehensive Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Action Plan. The plan builds upon national priorities, existing policies, and lessons learned from provincial consultations. Four provincial-level consultations have been completed, and inputs from relevant stakeholders have been consolidated.
To ensure the Action Plan reflects national priorities, is technically sound, and aligned with government requirements, the MoWCSC will convene the steering committee workshop, followed by a national workshop to validate the draft. After endorsement, the finalized Action Plan will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.ย UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the MoWCSC in finalizing the GBV Action Plan in line with government standards and requirements, ensuring that it is ready for submission to the Cabinet.
Specific objectives are to:
Review and incorporate feedback from provincial consultations and technical partners. Facilitate the steering committee workshop to consolidate recommendations. Finalize the draft GBV Action Plan in alignment with government formats, standards, and priorities. Support the organization and facilitation of a National Workshop for validation and endorsement. Produce a final Cabinet-ready GBV Action Plan.You would be responsible for:
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Review the draft GBV Action Plan, integrating recommendations from provincial consultations. Conduct consultations with key stakeholders (MoWCSC, line ministries, development partners, CSOs). Facilitate steering committee workshop for consolidation of feedback. Draft the revised GBV Action Plan, ensuring compliance with national planning and Cabinet submission formats. Support the facilitation and documentation of the National Workshop.ย Prepare the final version of the GBV Action Plan, incorporating all validated inputs.Qualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย ย
Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field.Knowledge and Experience:ย
At least 10 years of relevant experience in gender equality, GBV, and policy/strategy development. Demonstrated experience in facilitating high-level consultations and drafting government policy/strategic documents. Strong knowledge of the Nepali policy and planning context. Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Nepali.Languages:ย
Excellent writing and communication skills in English and NepaliRequired Competencies:ย
Values:
ย Exemplifying integrity,ย
ย Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,ย
ย Embracing cultural diversity,ย
ย Embracing change
Core Competencies:ย
ย Achieving results,
ย Being accountable,
ย Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
ย Thinking analytically and strategically,
ย Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
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UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - clickย hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
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