National Consultant to support the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity on NAP 1325 data collection, analyses, annual report 2025 and final reporting 2021-2025

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.

One of the key areas of UN Women`s work in Ukraine is Women, Peace and Security (WPS). In partnership with the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity (MoSPFU), UN Women provides support to national, regional, and local authorities and institutions in the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. UN Women supported the state institutions with the development and amendment of a National Action Plan for Implementation of UNSCR 1325 on WPS for 2021-2025 (NAP 1325), which was adopted in October 20201, and amended on 16 December 20222. UN Women is committed to providing technical support to the MoSPFU in the implementation and monitoring of the NAP 1325 by improving the monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) tools and raising awareness and capacities of responsible actors3  on the use of the NAP 1325 MER tools. Furthermore, UN Women is continuously analyzing the information collected and reported by NAP 1325 implementers at all levels to ensure data is displayed in user-friendly ways, making results visible and addressing challenges in implementation that can be further supported. 

To further support the consolidated efforts of the Parliament, Government, women’s groups, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to meet the state commitments on gender equality and women’s rights, including CEDAW, UNSCR 1325 and SDGs, through governance reforms and peace and security processes, UN Women launched the project “She Demines”, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia. UN Women enhances women’s meaningful participation in and equal benefit from political, peace and security processes at all levels in Ukraine. This will be achieved by supporting meaningful participation of women and their organisations by supporting the government at all levels in implementing WPS commitments in sustainable and inclusive ways.   

To support these efforts, UN Women is now seeking a National Consultant to provide expert and technical advice to the MoSPFU on data collection, analysis, and reporting on the NAP 1325, as well as on preparing the 2025 annual report and finalising reporting for 2021-2025. 

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work 

Under the overall supervision of the UN Women Programme Specialist, the National Consultant will provide the MoSPFU with expert, coordination, and technical support on data collection, analysis, and reporting on NAP 1325; annual 2025 report and final 2021-2025 report. Assignment will include, but not be limited to, the following deliverables developed in coordination with the MoSPFU and UN Women:    

Deliverable 

Number of days 

Expected completion time (due day) 

Design and prepare a series of workshops (online or in person, TBC) on the use of the NAP 1325 reporting tool to build reporting capacities of the Government, its responsible line ministries, the security and defence sector, regional authorities, and civil society.  

Including: Preparing the workshop agenda in close cooperation with the MoSPFU and UN Women. 

3 days 

By January 14, 2026 

Delivery of three max. 3-hour online workshops for NAP 1325 reporting focal points to build their reporting capacity, align with the methodological guidelines, and use the NAP 1325 reporting tool.  

Including: workshops, agenda, materials, pre-/post-assessment tools, handouts, and workshop tools, all developed in close consultation with UN Women. Workshop reports including all relevant attachments (agenda, concept, list of participants, guidance note), summary on achievements, lessons learnt and recommendations. 

5 days 

By January 23, 2026 

Collecting 2025 data and supporting NAP 1325 annual reporting process (inc. Annexes 1 and 2). Annual NAP 1325 draft report 2025 has been prepared and submitted for UN Women’s and MoSPFU’s review and approval. 

25 days 

By February 27, 2026 

The report on the Implementation of NAP 1325 for the period 2021-2025 (including Annexes 1 and 2) has been prepared and submitted for approval to UN Women and MoSPFU.  

20 days 

By March 27, 2026 

A brief Analytical report on the implementation of NAP 1325 for 2021-2025, along with accompanying infographics derived from the report, has been prepared and submitted for approval to UN Women and the MoSPFU 

15 days 

By April 17, 2026 

National Expert’s Workplace and Official Travel 

This is a home-based consultancy with visits to the MoSPFU and UN Women offices as agreed and needed.  

Financial arrangements 

Payments will be disbursed on a delivery basis upon submission of the deliverable narrative reports by the National Consultant and his/her endorsement by UN Women. 

The level of remuneration will be established based on the UN salary scale. 

Inputs 

UN Women and MoSPFU will provide the National Consultant with background materials related to the assignment. 

The National Consultant is expected to work using her/his own computer. 

The MoSPFU will provide the National Consultant with space and access to internal documents. 

*All reports should be submitted in English and include the full set of supporting documents, such as results of analytical briefs, capacity development materials, handouts, etc. The supporting documents can be submitted in Ukrainian.

Competencies :

Core Values:

Core Competencies:

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Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of the technical area of Women, Peace and Security Agenda, with a focus on the NAP 1325, gender equality and related legislation. 

Good analytical skills and report writing 

Proficiency in coordinating activities among interagency groups, commissions, and working groups. 

Proven experience in planning and conducting gender assessments, gender analyses, gender-responsive evaluations, and working with gender-sensitive data 

Strong interpersonal skills to build alliances, negotiate partnerships, and drive collaborative advocacy efforts. 

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification: 

Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, law, social science, international relations, international human rights, gender studies/or related fields. 

 Experience: 

At least five years of relevant work experience (after Master’s degree) in the field of human rights and/or gender equality, governance and public administration, research and development, or other related fields.