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.
UN Women Jordan Country Office supports the Government of Jordan in implementing global norms and standards on gender equality and womenโs empowerment. Under its Strategic Note for the period 2023-2027, the UN Women Jordan Country office promotes womenโs economic empowerment, gender-responsive governance and womenโs political participation in alignment with the Triple Modernization Agenda; works to advance the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda including through the Jordan National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security (JONAP); and implements a resilience and empowerment model for Syrian refugee women and vulnerable Jordanian women in camps and host communities in support of the Jordan Response Plan (JRP).ย
UN Women supports legislative and institutional efforts to strengthen national capacity for gender mainstreaming and advance womenโs political participation in line with international and national commitments. In alignment with the three modernization visions, which emphasize gender responsiveness and womenโs empowerment, UN Women is committed to closing gender gaps in political and governance structures. To this end, UN Women is seeking a national trainer to deliver trainings on the importance of Womenโs Political Participation under the Umbrella of the Political School Initiative. The Political School is an initiative was firstly introduced by the IMC in 2022 with the aim to enhance womenโs civic participation and more particularly increase womenโs representation in Parliament and Political Parties. The consultants will be responsible to deliver a full-fledged capacity building program targeting women Leaders and provide them with the essential knowledge and skills related to political participation, legal frameworks, political parties, leadership, and work-life balance.ย
The consultants will work under the overall supervision of the Country Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative for Gender Responsive Governance, the trainer will support the delivery of trainings, coordinate with the targeted women leaders. The trainers will specifically perform the following; Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work Scope of Work The Senior Trainers will provide support the implementation of Political School by delivering the training sessions for women leaders in local communities each in their respective fields. Fostering womenโs political participation.
Key Responsibilities:ย
Task 1: Political School Curriculum Review, as needed
Revise curriculum and training materials (as needed) focusing on key aspects of governance, policy-making, and political advocacy. Ensure the training content is gender-responsive, culturally relevant, and aligns with both national and international gender equality standards.Task 2: Conduct 8 Training Sessions for Women Leaders
Deliver eight ( one day)high-quality, interactive training sessions to women leaders, focusing on increasing their knowledge of political participation and leadership with potential travel to governorates. Provide practical insights into the legal and political landscape, including an understanding of relevant laws, policies, and frameworks that promote womenโs political engagement. Facilitate discussions, group activities, and case studies to ensure participants can apply the knowledge and skills gained during the training.ยTask 3: Monitor and Evaluate Training Effectiveness
In coordination with the Gender Responsive Governance and Political Participation portfolio M&E Analyst assess the effectiveness of the training sessions through feedback, surveys, pre and post and direct participant evaluations. Adjust and tailor training content and delivery (as needed) based on the feedback received to improve future sessions. Provide reports on training progress, participant achievements, and any key recommendations for enhancing the program.ยDeliverables:
1- Revise curriculum and training materials ( 1 working day)Conduct 8 training sessions (1 day each training) And deliver a post assessment report per session (1 working day* 8 training sessions)
Expected completion time (due day):
One month following conducting first training
Payment Schedule:ย
Upon submission
2- Final report on training impact (1 working day)
Expected completion time (due day):
Following completion of the training program
Payment Schedule:
Upon submission
Consultantโs Workplace and Official Travelย
This is a Home based consultancy with potential travel to governorates
Competencies :
Core Values:
Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.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:
Expertise in gender-responsive governance and womenโs political participation: Strong knowledge of political systems, governance structures, and electoral processes from a gender perspective. Facilitation and training skills: Ability to design and deliver training programs for diverse audiences, including political candidates, activists, and policymakers. Policy development and advocacy: Proven experience in drafting policy recommendations, position papers, and advocacy materials to promote gender-responsive governance. Stakeholder engagement and networking: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strategic partnerships with political parties, civil society organizations, government agencies, and international donors. Analytical and research skills: Ability to conduct policy analysis, legislative reviews, and comparative studies to support gender-sensitive reforms in political frameworks. Project management and coordination: Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs related to womenโs political participation. Public speaking and communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate key messages and advocate for gender equality in political settings. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills: Capacity to facilitate consensus-building dialogues between different political actors and stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking abilities to evaluate complex legislative issues, identify gaps in policies, and propose innovative solutions. Capacity to anticipate challenges related to gender equality in legislation and devise strategies to address them.Required Qualifications:
Education and Certification:
Masterโs degree in political science, Gender Studies, International Relations, Law, or related fields is required or/A first-level university degree in combination with two additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of and advanced degree.Experience:
At least 7 years of experience in governance, political participation, or gender equality programs is requiredย Proven expertise in organizing political training programs and forums is required.ย Experience in working with political parties, civil society organizations, and government entities is required. Strong experience in Political Participation, Advocacy, Legal research and development, gender responsiveness is required Familiarity with the political landscape and electoral processes in Jordan is an asset. Excellent analytical skills with a strong drive for results and capacity to work independently is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. Experience working in the UN System is desirable.Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.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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