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National consultants (up to three) to develop data-based analytical Women’s ProfilesVacancy Number: Pr15/00901
Contacts: Ms. Aurelia Spataru. aurelia.spataru@undp.orgBackground
Currently, a UN Joint Project on Strengthening the National Statistical System of RM is implemented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of the Republic of Moldova, in partnership with 5 UN agencies (UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, UNICEF, ILO), and aims at improving data collection, production, dissemination and use of statistical information with particular attention to national needs and official statistics overall conformity with international, in particular EU standards. One of the Statistics Project’s intended results is the improved use of available disaggregated statistics by different categories of data users in particular for evidence-based monitoring of policies, development strategies, programmes, etc. Different communities and groups of men and women in Moldova have diverse needs (based on their different roles and responsibilities in society) and unequal access to opportunities and resources, including capacities and means by which they can support various local services financially. The recognition of the importance of equality of opportunities and the empowerment of women is explicitly expressed in the international commitments undertaken by Moldova (e.g. signing CEDAW, Beijing Platform, certain ILO conventions), as well as national legal and regulatory framework on gender equality (e.g. adoption of the Law on the Equality of Opportunities between Women and Men, the Law on the prevention and countering of family violence, National Program for Ensuring Gender Equality 2010-2015 and its action plans, etc.). Gender statistics are the basis of any analysis of socio-economic relations between sexes, they indicate the place and role of women and men in a society, they make possible the formulation of forecasts, defining of targets, monitoring the progress in achievement of gender equality and of broader society development objectives, and they are a valuable tool in raising public awareness. The current availability of statistical data about the vulnerable groups disaggregated by territory, gender, age, ethnicity, language, religion, disability, health status and other categories is better than 5 years ago but still needs improvement, and, being complemented by data from administrative sources and reliable independent studies, represents a solid basis for M&E of reforms, assessment of their impact and the degree of inclusion of particular vulnerable groups in decision-making and policy implementation, empowerment of these people. Given the above context, one of the UN Joint Project’s targets in 2015 is the increased capacity of the national stakeholders to appropriately use the available statistics for the measurement of gender sensitive phenomena and their coverage in policy papers, through justification of the pending issues by sectors to be considered for the elaboration of the new national program on gender equality. For that, the Project is to contribute to the improvement of sex-disaggregated data and analysis made available to decision-makers and planners within the Moldovan central, regional and local government system so that policy and planning on gender equality at all levels is properly informed. For detailed information on Context, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference. Scope of work
Under this assignment the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Moldova through UN Joint Project “Strengthening National Statistical System” is seeking to hire a group of national consultants (up to three people, sufficient to cover 10 topics of concern, including a team-leader) to develop a series of thematic data-based analytical Women’s Profiles. The expected knowledge product will consist of a series of thematic and brief multi-dimensional data analyses (hereafter called analytical briefs), focused on description of the most relevant analytical determinations of women from different groups. In the context of present assignment areas of concern are determined by the vulnerability factor/dimension. Therefore, the list of core topics to be covered by the expected briefs includes:
The list might suffer certain changes (to be justified) depending on the availability of statistical data and vision of hired experts. Thus, the overall objective of the assignment is to provide national stakeholders with brief but clear analysis, through gender lens and other disaggregation dimensions (such as age, employment and/or marital status, education level, urban/rural place of residence, etc.), of statistical data which measure the progress on gender equality and degree of vulnerability, marginalization, exclusion or, vice-versa, advantages and benefits of particular groups of women in the Republic of Moldova, describe the factors and determinants causing such a status, side effects/impact resulted, correlation with linked issues/elements/events/areas, etc. (justified and accompanied by appropriate data tabulations). The respective analytical briefs may: i) contain a summary of recommendations and/or practical measures, to be undertaken by the Government and the civil society, aimed to improve the situation of vulnerable categories of women for their better equality with men, and ii) highlight gaps in data availability and possible improvements. The produced texts are expected to serve for baseline analysis during the justification/ formulation of the next gender equality national programme. As it regards the data to be used for analysis, priority will be given to official and administrative statistical data sources, at national and/or sectoral level, as well as comparative approach (women vs men, young vs elderly, urban vs rural, etc.) will be applied. The expected knowledge product will lie in the work, expertise and experience of the applying experts and their ability to capture knowledge and transform it into products which can help others to learn. It should creatively and innovatively extract information from prior knowledge, associated with newly-produced data of NBS (knowledge basis), and transform it into a tangible artifact in order to present, communicate and teach the targeted audiences on sex-disaggregated data use. The scientific homogeneity of the analytical briefs and their integrity as components of the envisaged product will be ensured by one member of the team of consultants assigned as a team-leader and coordinator of the whole process. Conceptual guidance might be provided by UNECE expert on gender statistics which will include recommendations for the content/structure of profiles (to be followed by each national consultant), relevancy of the lists of indicators to be used, feedback on the delivered briefs, etc. Target groups of the produced analytical briefs are the government institutions, civil society, think-tanks, academia, media and general public. Thus, under the current assignment the UN Joint Project on statistics, in collaboration with NBS, are looking for the following expertise on the part of the hired national consultants: (A) To develop a knowledge product consisting of a series of thematic data-based analytical briefs (of 5-15 pages each – dependent on the topic and excluding annexes) related to the profile of women from vulnerable groups in Moldova (mentioned above), including conclusions and recommendations supporting the evidence-based decision-making in relevant areas of Government activity on gender equality; (B) To ensure the communication and dissemination of produced analytical briefs, in a user-friendly format and manner, comprehensible to target audiences. For detailed information on Tasks and Responsibilities, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference. Requirements for experience
Academic Qualifications: - Master degree or higher education in the area of development economics, social sciences (demography, labour, education, housing, health, etc.) and/or other science related to areas of assignment; - Other formal education relevant for the assignment; Years of experience: - At least 5 years of proved previous working experience consisting of substantial participation in analytical (thematic analysis, assessments, evaluations and/or reviews, etc.) and/or policy advisory works in the economic and relevant to the present assignment and gender equality at general (the last - mandatory for the team-leader):
- At least 3 records of practical experience related to the use of statistical data and evidences (preferably in the applied area of expertise); - Experience of analysis on gender equality; - Experience of collaboration with Government in area/s relevant for the present assignment; - Experience in working with development partners (in particular UN/UNDP) and nongovernment organizations, in particular in area/s relevant for the present assignment; Competencies: - Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills; - Good knowledge of the gender equality, social inclusion/exclusion, marginalization, discrimination, other relevant concepts; - Knowledge and practical experience of work with statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA) and ability to work with large datasets, on-line web-based applications (would be an advantage); - Familiarity with the national context (legal and policy framework) related to the areas of assignment concern and international practice; - Romanian language proficiency; Good skills in oral and written English; - Ability to analyse, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing, draft reports, solve problems, organize and meet expected results, adapt to different environments (cultural, economic, political and social); Personal Qualities and other requirements: - Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity; - Ability to be independent, impartial and credible in a challenging environment; - Availability to work with UN and Project’s national stakeholders during the indicated/approved period; - Adherence to UN’s values and ethical standards; - Cultural and gender sensitivity. Additional to the above, the criteria for team leader position, includes: - At least 3 experience records on undertaking of leading role in similar analytical activities/assignments. Documents to be included
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications 1. Technical Proposal:
Applicant will clearly indicate in the Technical Proposals what set of analytical profiles/briefs he/she is supposed to develop and if is willing to cumulate the team leading role. 2. Personal information (as a detailed CV or as a Personal History Form /P11) including records on past experience in similar projects/assignments and concrete outputs obtained; 3. Financial proposal/s (in USD - see Annex 2 to ToR):
Financial proposal
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including all related costs e.g. fees, phone calls etc.) and the number of anticipated working days. Travel All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed. For the current assignment not travel is required.
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