Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
The successful performance of the incumbent will effectively contribute to the development of a high-quality Chapter 4 of the Country Gender Equality Profile update for Viet Nam.
The national consultant will deliver specifically two outputs (i) develop the section 4.3 onย Private sector, trade, value chainsย under Chapter 4 Gender Equality in Economic Development, following the overall CGEP approach and (ii) consolidate the 4 sections of chapter 4 into a coherent analysis.
The suggested key issues for the section of the Chapter are:
Current state of female entrepreneurship and private sector leadership; including in the digitalย start-ups,ย digital economy, andย tech finance. The economic and social benefits of diverse leadership teamsย to national GDP growth How the private sector is contributing to promote GE Case study on companies with the initiatives promoting GE for example through womenโs leadership growth, implementation of global womenโs empowerment principlesย Womenโs participation in green transition value chains: examine employment and economic opportunities, risk of deepening inequalities, including job displacement and skill transition difficulties.Specifically, the consultant is expected to perform the following functions and activities:
Step 1: Section drafting
Identify data sources to discuss the suggested key issues within section 4.3 as described above.ย Conduct a desk review and secondary data analysis on the sectionโs topic. Draft a maximum of 5 pages of the chapter based on the agreed outline, following the approach guidance and principles. Closely update the team leader of the progress of the writing. Deliverable due: 1 March 2026.Step 2: Chapter drafting, Report revision, consultation and launchย
Compile, Revise and finalize the chapter based on comments from the team leader, Advisory Group and validation workshop. Participate in meetings and consultation and present the Chapter.ย Prepare a ppt on the report findings. Prepare a half-page Executive Summary of the Chapter. Present the findings and recommendations at the national dissemination and launch workshop. Deliverable due: 30 May 2026ย Deliverables
Items / Deliverables
Schedule
Payment Milestone
Deliverable 1:ย
1 March 2026
60%
Deliverable 2:ย
Draft Chapter 4 Inputs to the overall presentation for consultation on the Chapter 4 findings (in English) Final draft of the section (5 pages) (in English) Executive summary of the chapter 4 (a half page)ย (in English)30 May
2026
40%
Consultantโs Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy which may require minimal travel. The consultant will be requested to attend meetings and workshops related to the work online.
Work related travel of UN Womenโs consultants are considered as official mission and will be arranged by UN Women, in line with UN Womenโs Consultant Contract Policy, UN Women Duty Travel Policy and UN-EU cost norm.FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:ย
Strategic planning with long-term vision and work planning development at organizational levelย UN result based management knowledge and skills Technical credibility in gender mainstreaming in UN systems planning. Excellent negotiation skills Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;ย Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.ยEducation and Certification:
โข Masterโs degree or equivalent in Economics or development economics or a related field is required.
Experience:
At least 20 years of progressively responsible work experience in gender equality related work within the economic sector in Viet Nam. Proven experience in leading research on gender equality in economic policy, trade or value chain development in Viet Nam. Proven experience in producing high quality policy papers in Viet Nam is an advantage.ย Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently. Excellent communication and writing skills; (Samples of previous work will be required.)