Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Justification for this Consultancy
As part of the efforts to close gender data gaps, the Women Count project is advancing the use of non-traditional data sources for the monitoring of the SDGs, which includes Citizen Generated Data (CGD). CGD is majorly generated by CSOs to provide granular data on people and community issues and complements other data sources to build evidence for responsive community interventions. CGD is not only a powerful data source but a useful complement to official data, that is now recognized by National Statistical Offices (NSOs) as a valuable data source in pursuing sustainable development to help fill evidence gaps. Uganda developed a CGD Guideline/Toolkit and initiated its operationalization. CGD requirements have been prioritized and integrated in the PNSD III, UN Women SN, Women the UNSDCF. As part of the efforts to build capacity of CSO implementing partners to operationalize the CGD Toolkit, UN Women working in partnership with Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) will hire a consultant to facilitate a three-day Inception capacity building and training retreat on the collection, analysis and use of CGD for reporting of SDG 5 and other SDG gender-specific indicators.

The inception capacity building retreat will enhance capacity of selected UN Women CSO implementing partners to generate and analyze data for evidence-based advocacy, and programme delivery. The retreat will provide a platform for collective review and deliberation on existing data management efforts by the IPs towards harmonization for a consolidated position. It will also provide an opportunity for exposure to the Gender Research and Data Hub developed by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) and GERDHI, with support from UN Women.

General objective
The main objective of the retreat is to enhance the capacity of CSO representatives to collect, analyze and generate Citizen-Generated Data. A consultant will be hired to facilitate the capacity building retreat and will be guided by the following specific objectives:

Enhancing the understanding of CSOs and other stakeholders on the SDGs, targets, and indicators and how to compile data against them.
Increasing their knowledge on the Gender and statistics concepts, definitions, terminologies, and Metadata.
Exposing CSOs to the CGD and methodologies of developing and utilizing CGD; benefits and limitations.
Development of a harmonized and consolidated Joint capacity building and improvement plan on CGD for the selected CSO-IPs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work
Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Deputy Country Representative and supervision of the Programme Specialist Gender Statistics, the Consultant will undertake the following tasks:
• Conduct a pre capacity assessment and profiling of selected CSO-IPs data management work and alignment to UN Women priorities.
• Attend a debriefing meeting with UN Women and CSBAG to plan and discuss the organization, content, and results of the training.
• Develop materials with practical methodologies and exercises and design an interactive and need based training agenda based on the pre-assessment, profiling exercise to build a quality CGD data management team for three – day capacity building retreat.
• Facilitate a three-day selected CSO-IP CGD capacity building retreat using a mixed approach of delivery including interactive and participatory methods appropriate for adult learning and lead the stock-taking session to ensure achievement of the retreat objectives.

Reporting
Under the over all guidance and supervision of the UN Women Deputy Country Representative; the consultant will work in routine consultation with the UN Women Gender Statistics Specialist to deliver the assignment. This assignment will be implemented effective 15th June 2023 to 30th June 2023.

Competencies
Required Qualifications:
Core Values:
• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:
• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competences
• Extensive knowledge of gender statistics and its planning, programming, production, analysis, and dissemination; with demonstrated professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Demonstrated experience in GEWE including solid understanding of linkages between gender, statistics, and development.
• Extensive experience on development of statistics strategic plans, CGD or related work.
• Demonstrated integrity and fairness by modelling the UN values and ethical standards, shows commitment to UN Women’s mission vision, values, and strategic goals.
• Leadership and skills to work with autonomy and initiative with strong adult facilitation and analytical skills Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills and abilities.
• Strong teamwork spirit and interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor.

Required Skills and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, statistics, development studies, development economics, gender/women’s studies, international relations, or related field is required. A PhD is an added advantage.

Experience
• At least 10 years technical experience working in gender statistics and or with national statistics systems.
• Solid knowledge of the UN system, 2030 Sustainable Agenda 2030 and Leave No One Behind Commitment;
• Demonstrated ability and experience in designing training materials and facilitating training on specific interventions.
• Experience in designing, planning and facilitating statistics and data development strategies and working with the Uganda National Statistics System and UBOS will be an advantage.
• Experience in developing CGD frameworks and other work related to CGD will be an advantage.
• Proven experience in training and facilitating teams to work better on data management etc.

Other essential qualities
• Possess excellent team spirit and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrate open-mindedness, objectivity, and impartiality in all circumstances.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key principles of confidentiality, dignity of Women, do-no- harm while carrying out the assignment activities.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested qualified candidates must click here to apply online latest 02nd June 2023 with the subject “SSA for Capacity Building on Citizen Generated Data. Candidates should submit one PDF File attachment containing:

A signed Curriculum Vitae with contact details of 03 clients for whom you have rendered preferably similar services.
Application package will include; technical proposal detailing a clear methodology, workplan and financial proposal. The financial proposal must cover all anticipated activities including travel to the field for data collection.
UN Women P11 dully filled form with at least three (3) professional references (UN Women Personal History Form (P11), can be downloaded at: http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment.  
Only applications with all requirements mentioned above will be considered.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.


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