- Job Identification : 26228
- Posting Date : 05/07/2025, 11:02 AM
- Apply Before : 05/18/2025, 06:00 AM
- Job Schedule : Part time
- Locations : Dushanbe, Tajikistan
- Vacancy Type : Individual Consultancy
- Job Function : Ending violence against women
- Initial Contract Duration : 26 May 2025 – 30 October 2025 (5 months)
- Vacancy Category : Local Opportunities
- Vacancy Timeline : 2 Weeks
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Background/Context
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. As a part of the UN-wide investment in supporting UN Member States to translate global human rights norms and standards into national policies, actions and results, UN Women’s Strategic Plan (2022-2024) commits to increased national-level knowledge and strengthened national systems to monitor international, regional, and national commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE).
The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development demands renewed and intensified efforts from UN Member States to track progress on its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. Measuring progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) is seen as central for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Objective
Under the overall guidance of the Chairs of the UN Gender Theme Group of Tajikistan, the International Consultant and coordination of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Consultant will work on the development of the Country Gender Equality Profile.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
Within the assignment, the Consultant will be responsible for the following activities
- In cooperation with National Gender Expert Consultant, develop detailed methodology and annotated outline of the CGEP (including policy documents, list of indicators and data sources to be included in each section) and the timeline of the CGEP elaboration, including national consultations with key partners and stakeholders and submit to UN Women and UNCT for approval.
- Together with National Gender Expert Consultant, conduct consultation meetings with stakeholders, including but not limited to UN Country Team (UNCT), Gender-Theme Group (GTG) members, relevant government line ministries and entities, CSOs, International development partners to enrich the content of each thematic area of the profile and better contextualize statistical data presented in CGEP.
- To draft the CGEP in line with the agreed methodology in coordination with National Gender Expert Consultant. National Data Research Consultant will mainly focus on preparing statistical annex and SDG indicator annex and “key findings parts” to be extended by the qualitative researcher.
- In cooperation of the National Gender Expert Consultant contribute to the executive summary, introduction and recommendations sections, particularly regarding national gender data environment, national legal framework to collect gender statistics and sex disaggregated data, key data gaps etc.
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Reporting requirements:
The National Data Research Consultant is expected to work remotely using her/his own computer. UN Women and UNFPA in coordination with RCO, jointly with relevant UN GTG members will provide required logistical support to organize consultation meetings/focus group discussions/activities within the scope of this assignment and may provide support to coordinate activities with relevant national counterparts, CSOs and UN agencies, when and if required.
Consultancy reports should be provided in electronic version in English with detailed description of the fulfilled tasks, according to the present Term of Reference, and the contribution of the expert. Analytical documents, reports and other materials developed by experts should be attached to the report as annexes, which will serve as a justification for payment.
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy.
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Required Qualifications:
Education and Certification:
Undergraduate degree in data/statistics or other social sciences fields relevant to the requirements of the TOR. Master’s degree will be taken as advantage.
Experience and knowledge:
● At least 7 years of experience in the field of data and research on GEWE related topics.
● At least 5 years of experience in working with data and statistics to inform policy making, monitoring and evaluation.
● Computer literacy and ability to effectively use computers, including advanced Excel skills and/or knowledge of related analytical software (SPSS, Stata etc.) and standard applications for concise communication and development of complex written documentation.
● Previous experience with the National Statistical System of Tajikistan is a strong advantage. Work experience with government agencies is an asset.
● Previous professional experience with development agencies and/or the United Nations is an asset.
Languages:
● Fluency in English, Russian and Tajik languages is required.
