New Job Opportunity United Nations (UN) at UNDP Tanzania – National Consultant
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Jobs in Tanzania 2020: New Jobs Opportunities at UNDP Tanzania, 2020
Consultant to Support the Gender Review and Analysis of the Development
of Fourth Medium Term Strategy Plan (2021– 2025) for the Revolutionary
Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ
Location : Home-based – Zanzibar, TANZANIA
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 20-Oct-2020
Duration of Initial Contract : 50 working days over 5 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 50 working days over 5 months
Recommended:
Background
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and
the Empowerment of Women (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. Placing women’s rights at the center of
all its efforts, the UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations
system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality are
translated into action throughout the world. It provides strong and
coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts
while building effective partnerships with civil society and other
relevant actors.
The Revolutionary Government of
Zanzibar (RGoZ) is in the process of preparing its Fourth Medium Term
Development Strategy (MTDS) (2021– 2025). A structure with technical and
task teams to guide the MTDS process is in place with key deliverables.
The RGoZ has been implementing the five-year Zanzibar Strategy for
Growth and Reduction of Poverty – ZSGRP III (2016-2020), commonly known
as MKUZA III. The objective of ZSGRP III is to initiate and guide
structural reform that will move Zanzibar’s economy from traditional
agrarian activities, which have low productivity, to high-productivity
industrial and service sector activities on a sustained basis. The
theme of ZSGRP III is based on the Zanzibar Development Vision 2020:
“Economic Growth and Social Development for the Well-Being of All”. This
theme emphasizes that while we work toward improved economic outcomes,
the end goal is that all citizens of Zanzibar are free from abject
poverty, are educated and healthy, and have access to quality social
services and a stable living environment. The theme of ZSGRP III is
translated into a clear mission statement aimed at “Achieving Social and
Economic Prosperity to Reach Middle-Income Status”. This statement is
supported by five Key Result Areas (KRAs) including KRA (A) on Enabling
Sustainable and Inclusive Growth; KRA (B) on Promoting Human Capital
Development; KRA (C) on Providing Quality Services for All; KRA (D) on
Attaining Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience, and KRA
(E) on Adhering to Good Governance Principles, which are further
specified in defined Outcomes. Finally, the Plan also includes a set of
flagship projects and the M&E framework with a clear set of
indicators facilitated appropriate measurement of the impact of ZSGRP
III.
Gender Equality is considered in MKUZA III in KRA
B, namely “Adhering to Good Governance Principles and the Promoting
Human Capital Development with a focus on Attainment of gender equality
and equity, social inclusion and empowerment of women, girls, youth,
people with disabilities, and people in vulnerable situations; and
Increased access to justice, respect for rule of law, adherence to basic
human rights, and greater participation in the democratic process”.
MKUZA
III makes reference to the importance of adopting a gender-responsive
approach to human capital development, to enhance on-going Government
efforts to reduce gender gaps in knowledge, skills development and
competitiveness between women and men in line with SDG 5 Attain gender
equality and empower women and girls everywhere. The RGoZ commitment to
implement a number of international and regional instruments for
promoting gender equity and equality, as well as women and youth
empowerment, is highlighted, noting the importance of domesticating and
mainstreaming GEWE instruments in sector policies, programmes, plans
and budgets to build strong, sustained, inclusive and sustainable
economic growth with prosperity for women and youth. MKUZA III
highlights the importance to create dynamic, sustainable, innovative and
people-centered economies, promoting youth employment and women’s
economic empowerment in the country.
Given this
background, UN Women, as part of mandate to support Member States’
priorities and efforts on GEWE, is partnering with the Zanzibar Ministry
of Finance and Planning (MoFP) and the Ministry of Labour Empowerment
Elderly Women and Children (MLEEWC) to support the development of
Zanzibar Medium Term Development Strategy (MTDS) 2021-2025. In this
regard, UN Women wishes to hire one national consultant to support
mainstreaming gender in the Zanzibar Medium Term Development Strategy
(MTDS) process, make key recommendations, and provide technical advice
to the RGoZ throughout the MTDS development process.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The development of Zanzibar Medium
Term Development Strategy (MTDS) (2021- 2025) will involve the following
key processes including: evaluation of the implementation of Zanzibar
Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty III (2016-2020) popularly
known as MKUZA III; development of Zanzibar Medium-Term Strategy
(2021-2025); development of the Monitoring & Evaluation Framework to
track the implementation of the Medium-Term Development Strategy
2021-2025.; development of an Innovative Financial Strategy for Zanzibar; development
of New Communication Strategy; and development of Simple Popular
Versions (Kiswahili and English) of the finalized Zanzibar Medium Term
Strategy (2021-2025). To assist this process, the key services to be
provided by the consultant include:
- Comprehensive
gender-based review of MKUZA III to identify achievements and untapped
opportunities on GEWE as an accelerator in realising the theme “Economic
Growth and Social Development for the Well-Being of All”. The
Gender Review will analyze gender equality issues arising from the
implementation of Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty
(2016 – 2020), including analyzing the achievements, gaps, and areas
that need strategic intervention. - Review existing GEWE
initiatives, including national frameworks and policies related to
gender (Zanzibar Gender Policy (2016); gender disaggregated statistical
data and gender assessments/ analyses conducted by the government (i.e.
VNR 2019, BPfA +25; CEDAW periodic review; MAPs; Mapping of SDGs GEWE
indicators); key stakeholders (academia, development partners, and civil
society organizations) and their scope of interventions and (capacity)
gaps. - Policy recommendations on integrated approaches to apply inclusive and gender equality for:
- The Zanzibar Medium-Term Development Strategy 2021-2025 proposed key results areas
- Data, M& E Framework
- Development of Innovative Financial Strategy
- Development of New Communication Strategy
- Integration of SDG 5, SDGs GEWE indicators & targets, and Agenda 2063 section of the new MTDS
- Development of gender-responsive Blue Economy and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Sections
- Support the Development of Gender-Responsive Popular Version of Medium-Term Strategy 2021-2025
- Orientation and direct technical support to actors (task and drafting teams) involved in the MKUZA IV process
Overall
guidance will be given by UN Women Senior Advisor Policy and Strategic
Planning in close collaboration with the UNDP, Zanzibar MFoP and MLEEWC.
The consultant will work closely with the relevant MKUZA IV III
Technical and Task Teams, Sector Working Groups, and other structures as
appropriate/requested.
The work will be participatory and include
consultations with a broad base of stakeholders. The consultant is also
expected to undertake a desk review research of existing policies,
sector plans, procedures, documents, and manuals as well as the existing
legislative framework in Zanzibar regarding gender equality.
Deliverables
- Comprehensive gender-based review of MKUZA III
- Policy Briefs and recommendations on integrated approaches to apply inclusive and gender equality for:
- The Zanzibar Medium-Term Strategy 2021-2025 Proposed key results areas;
- Data, M& E Framework;
- Development of Innovative Financial Strategy;
- Development of New Communication Strategy;
- Integration of SDG 5, SDGs GEWE indicators & targets; and Agenda 2063 section of the new MTS;
- Development of gender responsive Blue Economy and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Sections.
- Gender-Responsive Popular Version for Medium-Term Strategy 2021-2025
- Report on orientation and direct technical support to actors (task and drafting teams) involved in the MKUZA IV process
Competencies
Core Competencies
Integrity:
- Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN
in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Work in teams:
- Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic
environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing:
- Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:
- Demonstrate informed and transparent decision-making.
Functional Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of qualitative and quantitative gender analysis
skills, including on social development; economics, data and statistics - Excellent knowledge of the women’s rights issues including on gender
and the economy, data and statistics and financing for gender equality - Demonstrated ability to produce clear reports with in-depth analysis
and strategic recommendations in English in the relevant fields; - Demonstrated ability to guide and advice multi-sectoral national teams on assessment and project development;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster networks and partnerships;
- Very effective at multi-tasking.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in using ICT for research,
including electronic/digital data collection, analysis and reporting. - Strong networking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in social sciences including Economics, Sociology,
Public Administration, Political Science, Statistics, Development
Studies and Gender. PhD is an advantage. - Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- At least 10 years of international or domestic experience and record
of accomplishment in gender equality issues preferably in Tanzania or
the region of Eastern and Southern Africa. - Proven experience leading gender analysis of macro-economic policy
and strategies, including qualitative and quantitative statistical /
data analysis. - Previous experience with review of National Economic Development
Frameworks from a gender perspective or similar gender reports. - Proven experience in leading analysis / reviews and developing a new
project/ programme, guidance/ toolkit, and/or systems to enhance gender
mainstreaming, including in Innovative Financing; Integrated National
Financial Framework (INFF); Data; Monitoring Evaluation and reporting
mechanisms is a strong asset. - Experience leading teams of researchers to prepare development
research reports and or development of National Economic Development
Frameworks - Experience working with UN agencies is an asset.
- Proven experience with use of gender analysis in Integrated Financial Management and Monitoring Systems.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and oral English and Kiswahili is required
Application Procedure:
The following documents should be submitted as part of the application:
- Letter of interest indicating suitability and availability for the
assignment, providing initial observations on the Terms of Reference and
an outline of the methodology you would use. The Letter of Interest
should include the requested daily consultancy fee. - A UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded at http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment,
including highlighted references to previous relevant work and
publications; Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will
be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further
assessment.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of
gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged
to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest
confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse,
any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.
All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and
background checks.
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