Gender, Masculinities and Social Norms Consultant

Gender, Masculinities and Social Norms Consultant

Advertised on behalf of :

Location :
Home-based, EGYPT

Application Deadline :
‎11-Oct-‎22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left :
6d 19h 53m

Additional Category :
Gender Equality

Type of Contract :
Individual Contract

Post Level :
International Consultant

Languages Required :
Arabic English

Duration of Initial Contract :
‎80 working days

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.

Background

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.
In the Arab States region, the UN Women's "Men and Women for Gender Equality"
(MWGE) regional programme -funded by Sweden- aims to promote changes in social
norms and behaviors to enable men and women to exercise their rights and
opportunities equally in six countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco,
Palestine, and Tunisia.
The MWGE programme has implemented community-based interventions to promote
positive masculinities and gender equality in partnership with CSOs and CBOs
in four of the six target countries: Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco, and Egypt.
The evaluations of these community-based interventions documented impactful
changes in attitudes and behaviors of men and women in different aspects
related to gender equality. These evaluations also helped to identify the most
effective techniques to shift attitudes and behaviors of men and women for
gender equality, namely the peer-to-peer and positive deviant approaches with
men, women, and young people.
Based on the comprehensive results and learnings so far, the MWGE programme
aims to develop a unique and never-seen-before model for the transformation of
patriarchal masculinities and social norms at the community level, using the
unpaid care and domestic work of men and boys as an entry point. This model is
expected to effectively reduce the gender gap between men and women in unpaid
care and domestic work, and promote gender equality further in those
communities, especially in women's economic empowerment. Rather than merely
impacting on few direct beneficiaries of the interventions, the model is
expected to produce a positive impact on significant percentages of the total
populations from these communities (at least ‎25-‎30% of communities'
populations), and to alter patriarchal social norms and behaviors, resulting
in a reduction of the gender gap between men and women in unpaid care and
domestic work, increased participation of women in the labor market and
decision making, more women's economic empowerment and a reduction of the
prevalence of intimate partner violence.
This model is projected to become a best practice in the MENA region and
beyond, and therefore needs to be thoroughly designed so that the model can
achieve greater and more impactful results than previous community-based
interventions implemented by UN Women and partners. Thus, the model needs to
build upon lessons learned and improved methodologies, techniques, and
approaches to previous experiences. The model will include concrete and
practical methodologies, approaches, tools, techniques, identification of
stakeholders involved in its implementation, etc. that will serve as
guidelines to UN Women and partners to implement and test the model in
selected communities.
In coordination with UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) and
respective country offices, the consultant will help to identify the
communities from the six countries in which the model will be implemented and
tested in the future, including their demographics and socio-economic
characteristics. He/she will also help to identify the stakeholders that will
be involved in the implementation and monitoring of the model. The consultant
will also help to identify the cost of the initiatives and partnerships
involved, in consultation with UN Women ROAS and Country Offices.
In close coordination with the UN Women team -and especially with the M&E
consultants and experts of ROAS and Country Offices-, the consultant will also
develop a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system that
includes a detailed list of indicators and targets to measure the impact of
the model at the community level, and that reflects changes in social norms
for GEWE within those communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

About the Position:
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Programme
Manager of the 'Men and Women for Gender Equality (MWGE) programme, the
Gender, Masculinities, and Social Norms consultant will develop a manual that
designs and guides the management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
of the model that effectively transforms patriarchal masculinities and social
norms at the community level in the MENA region, using the promotion of unpaid
care and domestic work of men and boys as an entry point.
The consultant will work in close consultation with UN Women ROAS and with the
six country offices of the target countries. Further, he/she will have in-
depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with key stakeholders and
beneficiaries at community level, as needed. Thus, the consultant is expected
to travel to at least four of the six target countries of the MWGE programme
to have consultations and collect relevant data with stakeholders and
beneficiaries from communities on the ground in order to develop the model.
The consultant is also expected to review the available literature on best
practices and models for social norms change for GEWE in other
countries/regions, as well as the final external evaluation of the MWGE
programme and its three thematic case studies. These documents will be shared
with the consultant upon recruitment.
Objective of the Assignment:
UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States requires professional services to
develop a manual for a ground-breaking model that effectively transforms
patriarchal masculinities and social norms at scale in selected communities in
the MENA region, using caregiving and household responsibilities of men and
boys as an entry point. The manual will devise the model that will be tested
by UN Women and that results in increasing the amount and quality of time that
men and boys spent in unpaid care and domestic work, reducing the burden of
unpaid care and domestic work on women, and promoting gender equality and
women 's empowerment further in those communities, especially women's economic
empowerment. The manual will serve as a tool for UN Women and relevant
stakeholders to guide the future management, implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation of the model in selected communities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
* To support UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States and Country Offices in the development of a ground-breaking model to be tested at the community level in the MENA region that effectively transforms patriarchal masculinities and social norms within communities, using caregiving and household responsibilities of men and boys as entry points.
* Undertake extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries involved in the implementation of the model.
* Work closely with the UN Women team from ROAS and country offices to identify the communities to implement the model, undertake the costing required to deliver this model, and develop a comprehensive MEL system with indicators and targets that measure the impact of the model.
* Support UN Women in the dissemination/communication of the model to the public and relevant stakeholders.
Expected Missions and Travels: Missions in the countries of the Arab
states region where the programme is being implemented is required for this
assignment: Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. A minimum
of four countries (out of the six target countries) will be covered in these
missions by the consultant. Travel costs of the consultant for these missions
will be covered by UN Women.
Deliverables

Estimated number of working days

Deliverable completion timeframe

Payment amount

‎1

Brief inception report of assignment that includes: ‎1) Work plan and
methodologies of assignment; and ‎2) Methodologies and outline of manual for
social norms change model

‎8 days

End October ‎2022

‎20%

‎2

Completion of face-to-face missions in MENA countries (minimum of four
countries)

‎20 days

Beginning December ‎2022

‎20%

‎3

Submission of draft manual (in English) of the social norms change model, and
a draft PPT presenting/describing the model. This manual should describe in
detail the methodologies, approaches, tools, techniques and stakeholders
involved in the implementation of the model. It should also include a
comprehensive MEL system with a list of indicators and targets. A separate
note to the manual should inform on the identified communities to test the
model -with their demographics and socio-economic characteristics- and the
costing of the model for each community in each country.

‎35 days

Beginning February ‎2023

‎30%

‎4

Submission of final manual (in English) of the social norms change model that
incorporates inputs from UN Women team, and a final PPT presenting/describing
the model

‎12 days

Beginning March ‎2023

N/A

‎5

Submission of a ‎2-pager brief (leaflet format) and one story for UN Women 's
website describing the model for social norms change for external audiences

‎5 days

Mid-March ‎2023

‎30%

TOTAL

‎80 days

‎100%

Competencies

Core Values:
* Respect for Diversity;
* Integrity;
* Professionalism.
Core Competencies:
* Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
* Accountability;
* Creative Problem Solving;
* Effective Communication;
* Inclusive Collaboration;
* Stakeholder Engagement;
* Leading by Example.
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women 's Core Values and
Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-
Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf
Functional Competencies :
* Good planning, goal setting, and prioritization skills;
* Proven experience in programming on gender equality that includes promoting positive masculinities and the engagement of men and boys, and social norms change for gender equality and women 's empowerment;
* Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes and projects in the area of gender equality, including those focused on promoting positive masculinities;
* Demonstrated solid experience in writing manuals and reports in the English language;
* Strong analytical skills;
* Ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client, and responds positively to feedback;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
* Master 's Degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Gender/Women's Studies or related field.
* A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
* A minimum of seven years of professional experience in international development programming in the area of gender equality, including in the Arab States region (required);
* Substantive knowledge and experience in international development on transforming patriarchal masculinities and social norms, including working with men and boys for gender equality (required);
* A deep understanding of the Arab States region, solid and culturally sensitive knowledge of social norms and behaviors within local communities, and proven ability to liaise with a myriad of stakeholders and partners, including government, civil society, and grassroots organizations (required);
* Work experience at/for the UN system (UN agencies, funds, programmes) (an advantage).
Language Requirements:
* Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory, and French is an asset.
Evaluation Criteria
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of ‎49 points in the technical evaluation
will be considered for the financial evaluation.

Criteria Weight Technical: ‎70%
* Criterion ‎1: Academic credentials, knowledge of French as an asset, and experience with UN as an advantage (‎10 points)
* Criterion ‎2: Experience in gender equality programming in international development, including in the Arab States region (‎20 points)
* Criterion ‎3: Knowledge and experience in international development programmes on transforming patriarchal masculinities and social norms, including working with men and boys for gender equality (‎20 points)
* Criterion ‎4: Understanding of the Arab States region, solid and culturally sensitive knowledge of social norms and behaviors within local communities, and proven ability to liaise with a myriad of stakeholders and partners, including government, civil society, and grassroots organizations (‎20 points)
Financial: Lowest Financial Proposal: ‎30%
* Contract will be awarded to the technically qualified consultant who obtains the highest combined score (financial and technical);
* The points for the Financial Proposal will be allocated as per the following formula: (Lowest Bid Offered)/ (Bid of the Consultant) x ‎30;
* 'Lowest Bid Offered' refers to the lowest price offered by Offerors scoring at least ‎49 points in the technical evaluation.
Application:
All interested applicants should submit the following requirements. The
following ‎4 documents should be merged in one standalone file, including all
four documents since the online application submission only permits uploading
one file per application. Incomplete submissions can be a ground for
disqualification.
* Brief expression of interest: a brief narrative on why you think you are qualified to undertake the consultancy.
* The UN Women Personal History Form (P11) is required when applying - to download the form please go to http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment.
* Attach a sample of relevant work
* Financial proposal: Daily rate
The above-mentioned documents should be merged in a standalone file including
all of them since the online application submission does only permit uploading
one file per application. Incomplete submissions can be a ground for
disqualification.
Note:*
In July ‎2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United
Nations Entity for Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women. The creation
of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together
resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the
important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI,
INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's
empowerment.
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exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and
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