United Nations Development Programme
Gender, Legal and Policy Analysis Expert (Homebased) External Post level Interna
United Nations Development Programme, Bridgetown, Ohio, United States,
Gender, Legal and Policy Analysis Expert (Homebased)
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Location :
Bridgetown, BARBADOSType of Contract :
Individual ContractStarting Date :
01-Aug-2024Application Deadline :
14-Jul-24 (Midnight New York, USA)International ConsultantDuration of Initial Contract :
Maximum of 200 Working Days - 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2026Background
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 has entered into an Agreement with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to implement a project on women’s economic empowerment in the Eastern Caribbean. The project, “Build Back Equal” (BBE), is being implemented from 2022 – 2025, and will contribute to women’s economic resilience in the Eastern Caribbean by addressing the barriers women face to economic empowerment and providing increased sustainable opportunities for women’s economic growth.Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the UN Women MCO - Caribbean Representative, the Gender, Legal and Policy Analysis Expert will spearhead multi-country research on gender gaps in relevant legal frameworks in the following countries: Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Informed by this research, the expert will draft model policy and legislation to address unpaid care and domestic work.A major goal of this consultancy is to address gaps in policy and legal frameworks that support the implementation of the 5Rs strategy: recognize, reduce, redistribute, represent, and reward paid and unpaid care and domestic work. The study should also build on and be informed by an ongoing Gender Gap Analyses of Social Protection Frameworks currently taking place in the abovementioned countries.Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:An LLB/Bachelor of Laws Degree is required.An LLM or PhD in Law and Human Rights is preferred but not required.Experience:At least five years’ experience conducting research and analysis on law and human rights within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is required.At least five years’ experience working on gender equality and/or human rights is required.At least three years’ legislative drafting experience is required.Languages:Fluency in written and oral English is required.Consultant’s Workplace and Official TravelThe consultancy will be home-based, with travel expected to the four target countries.The consultant will be engaged for a maximum of 200 working days within the period, 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2026.RemunerationThe consultancy fee will be negotiated before contracting. Each payment will be based on a predefined and formal agreement between UN Women and the consultant and will be disbursed based on satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables.The remuneration for this contract type is an all-inclusive fee; the organization will not be liable for additional costs or benefits.Core Values:Respect for Diversity;Integrity;Professionalism.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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Advertised on behalf of
Location :
Bridgetown, BARBADOSType of Contract :
Individual ContractStarting Date :
01-Aug-2024Application Deadline :
14-Jul-24 (Midnight New York, USA)International ConsultantDuration of Initial Contract :
Maximum of 200 Working Days - 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2026Background
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 has entered into an Agreement with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to implement a project on women’s economic empowerment in the Eastern Caribbean. The project, “Build Back Equal” (BBE), is being implemented from 2022 – 2025, and will contribute to women’s economic resilience in the Eastern Caribbean by addressing the barriers women face to economic empowerment and providing increased sustainable opportunities for women’s economic growth.Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the UN Women MCO - Caribbean Representative, the Gender, Legal and Policy Analysis Expert will spearhead multi-country research on gender gaps in relevant legal frameworks in the following countries: Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Informed by this research, the expert will draft model policy and legislation to address unpaid care and domestic work.A major goal of this consultancy is to address gaps in policy and legal frameworks that support the implementation of the 5Rs strategy: recognize, reduce, redistribute, represent, and reward paid and unpaid care and domestic work. The study should also build on and be informed by an ongoing Gender Gap Analyses of Social Protection Frameworks currently taking place in the abovementioned countries.Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:An LLB/Bachelor of Laws Degree is required.An LLM or PhD in Law and Human Rights is preferred but not required.Experience:At least five years’ experience conducting research and analysis on law and human rights within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is required.At least five years’ experience working on gender equality and/or human rights is required.At least three years’ legislative drafting experience is required.Languages:Fluency in written and oral English is required.Consultant’s Workplace and Official TravelThe consultancy will be home-based, with travel expected to the four target countries.The consultant will be engaged for a maximum of 200 working days within the period, 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2026.RemunerationThe consultancy fee will be negotiated before contracting. Each payment will be based on a predefined and formal agreement between UN Women and the consultant and will be disbursed based on satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables.The remuneration for this contract type is an all-inclusive fee; the organization will not be liable for additional costs or benefits.Core Values:Respect for Diversity;Integrity;Professionalism.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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