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National Consultant, Monitoring Specialist for Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy

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National Consultant, Monitoring Specialist for Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy

Kyiv, Ukraine

IC, National Consultant

2024-03-05

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Ukraine

Title:

IC, National Consultant, Monitoring Specialist for Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy

1. Purpose of consultancy:

The Ukraine Joint Programme on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) has been developed with the aim of strengthening the prevention and response to CRSV in Ukraine by reinforcing national mechanisms through the deployment of cross-cutting policy experts bringing a range of expertise on addressing CRSV from monitoring and reporting to security sector reform. These experts will be deployed both within the UN Country Team (UNCT) and as part of various institutions of the Government of Ukraine in order to contribute to building the capacity of the stakeholders involved in this sector and improving the availability of services to survivors of CRSV.

Furthermore, the Ukraine Joint Programme on CRSV is built upon the engagement between the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC) to prevent and respond to CRSV, which was materialized through the Framework of Cooperation between the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations on the Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence” (FoC) signed in May 2022. The Joint Programme outlines the provision of technical support and expertise to Government institutions and relevant UN entities, which will work in collaboration with civil society organizations and first responders in implementing the FoC through: (i) policy development, (ii) training/awareness raising, and (iii) support to survivors.

The Apparatus of Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine and members of the Interdepartmental Working Group on combating sexual violence are supporting an Implementation Plan with a focus on five critical areas: (i) trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation, (ii) provision of comprehensive assistance to survivors of CRSV, (iii) access to justice and accountability, (iv) strengthening the capacity of the security and defence sector to prevent and address CRSV, and (v) reparations and compensation. The Office of the SRSG-SVC co-chairs each of the inter-agency working groups dedicated to these themes together with UN Agencies in Ukraine and national counterparts. 

A Joint Secretariat comprising representatives of the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy of Ukraine, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine and relevant UN entities will be established to support the Government’s Interdepartmental Working Group in developing and coordinating activities within the Implementation Plan. As a critical component of this project, the Government of Ukraine identified the need to be supported by six national experts on CRSV to be deployed in four government institutions, namely: the Deputy Prime Minister’s office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality and Policy of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Social Service of Ukraine. Concurrently, a team of Women Protection Advisers, led by a Senior Women’s Protection Adviser (SWPA) in the Office of the Resident Coordinator, will be deployed to support the UN Country Team in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, especially resolution 2467 (2019), in support of the Joint Secretariat that is responsible for coordinating the overall implementation of the FoC, as co-signatories of the agreement, and its Implementation Plan. Activities to achieve the expected results under the various workstreams will be implemented on the ground, in collaboration with the WPA Unit and the national experts deployed in the various government entities for this purpose.

2. Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

The Monitoring Specialist will support the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy – the hosting agency – with organization of the work of the Interdepartmental Working Group on combating sexual violence related to Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and provision of assistance to victims (IWG) and 5 sub-groups under IWG, as well as monitoring of realization of the Implementation Plan for the Framework Program of Cooperation.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Monitoring realization of the Implementation Plan for the FoC between the Government of Ukraine and the UN on the prevention and response to CRSV.
  • Facilitating coordination among experts on prevention and response to CRSV, including organization and execution of internal communications between  members of IWG (and relevant sub-groups).
  • Organization of in-person and online working meetings of IWG (and relevant subgroups), including preparation of agendas, minutes and other materials and documents.
  • Interaction with the actors involved in the execution of the Implementation Plan of the FoC.
  • Implementation of external communications related to work of IWG (and relevant subgroups).
  • Maintaining and updating lists and contacts of all participants of IWG.
  • Supporting the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy in other activities related to prevention and response to CRSV.
  • Work in close collaboration with the UN in establishing and effectively communicating with different actors, both governmental and non-governmental, involved in the development and execution of the Implementation Plan.
  • Serve as the communication channel between the UN, including the UNCT and the Office of SRSG-SVC and the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy. Such responsibilities would include organizing meetings, writing minutes, and keeping track of activities and pending tasks.
  • Drawing to the attention of the UN and the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy any potential opportunity for synergies or complementarity.
  • Elaborate monthly reports on the accomplishments during the assignment.

3. Duration and working schedule:

Starting date: March 18, 2024 (tentatively). 

Duration: 11 months (possible extension is subject to further discussion based on the availability of funds).

4. Place where services are to be delivered:

Based in Kyiv, Ukraine

5. Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

Progress reporting will be conducted on a regular basis and should be accompanied by developed/reviewed documents. The reporting periods and algorithm should be agreed upon with the Consultant additionally.

6. Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

Daily work monitoring will done by the hosting entity, Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy, in conjunction with a designated officer within UNFPA.

7. Supervisory arrangements:

The incumbent will work under daily supervision of the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and in close collaboration with a designated officer within UNFPA.

8. Expected travel:

Possible

9. Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Education: 

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

Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years of work experience in fields of human rights and gender equality, including WPS agenda, CRSV/GBV or related fields is required.
  • Demonstrated experience of having successfully undertaken similar assignments is a strong asset.
  • Experience with the inter-agency coordination in the UN or comparable international organizations is a strong asset. 

Knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of managing and supporting multi-stakeholders’ initiatives and multi-lateral processing.
  • Knowledge and experience in project development and management; knowledge and experience in managing internal and external communications; experience in facilitating cooperation between governmental, multilateral and non-governmental organizations and/or UN agencies.
  • Language: fluency (oral and written) in Ukrainian and advanced level of English (oral and written).
  • Excellent computer skills, knowledge of online instruments of communication.

10. Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

The hosting agency will provide organisational support to the Consultant in communications with the implementing partners, and national and local stakeholders. 

The hosting agency will provide the Consultant with a set of documents related to the scope of analysis and results of the previous research on the topic.

Additional services to be provided are subject to agreement with the hosting agency and UNFPA.

11. Application procedure

The Consultant will be selected based on results of an open competition.

Deadline for submissions: 5 March 2024.  

Applications must be sent to email ukraine.office@unfpa.org. The following reference must be included in the email subject line: Monitoring Specialist for Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy.

Application package must include the following documents:

  • Detailed CV;
  • Motivation letter, including remuneration expectation.

Additional documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.) may be required at a later stage to confirm candidate’s professional background. 

Applications prepared and submitted in breach of the aforesaid procedure may not be considered.

12. Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:

The consultancy fee will be paid on a monthly basis upon acceptance of deliverables. Any remarks, proposals, complaints, or claims to the Consultant regarding services being provided in line with these terms of reference should be submitted to the Consultant in writing within 10 days of submission of consultancy deliverables or any reports by the Consultant. 

The scope of work to be performed by the consultant under these terms of reference, as well as other conditions of the consultancy could be modified, if required, through a written agreement between the Consultant and UNFPA in consultations with the hosting entity.

Intellectual Property:

All information pertaining to the Ukraine Joint Programme on CRSV (documentary, audio, visual, digital, cyber, project documents, etc.) and belonging to UNFPA, other co-implementing agencies as well as Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy, which the Consultant may come into contact with in the performance of the duties under this assignment, shall remain the property of UNFPA, Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and other respective co-implementing agencies with the exclusive rights over their use. Except for purposes of this assignment, the information shall not be disclosed to the public nor used in whatever manner without written permission of UNFPA, Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and/or other co-implementing agencies in line with the national and International Copyright Laws applicable.