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.

Aiming to showcase best practices of companies and mobilize further private sector action for gender equality, the first Asia Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards and the Philippines WEPs Awards were launched in 2020 and 2021, respectively. These initiatives were implemented through the WeEmpowerAsia (WEA) programme (2019–2022), a UN Women regional programme funded by and in partnership with the European Union, which worked to increase the number of women who participate and lead in businesses across the Asia Pacific region. As the only regional and national awards initiatives recognizing private sector action aligned with the WEPs, the WEPs Awards provide a unique platform for companies to showcase practices and actions advancing women’s empowerment across diverse thematic areas. The WEPs Awards has since proven to be a strong regional and national platform to recognize exemplary corporate practices, advocate for the adoption and implementation of the WEPs among diverse private sector actors and stimulate deeper action and engagement for gender equality. 

Building on these gains and recognizing the need to move from recognition to sustained and scalable action, UN Women—together with the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)—conceptualized the UN Women Gender Action Lab (GAL): Innovation and Impact for Gender Equality in Asia Pacific. GAL is a regional, multi stakeholder and multidoor platform designed to catalyze, pilot, and scale gender transformative private sector solutions through innovation labs, applied research, technical assistance, and partnerships. Within this framework, the WEPs Awards are positioned as a core mechanism under GAL, implemented on a two-year cycle and complemented by follow on engagement, including a WEPs Forum, to deepen learning, collaboration, and implementation.

Through GAL, the 2026 Asia Pacific WEPs Awards will continue to identify, document, and amplify innovative, scalable, and impactful private sector actions for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, while strengthening national level outreach, partnerships, and engagement. In the Philippines, the Awards and related GAL initiatives will support greater participation of MSMEs, large corporations, multinational companies, and business associations, contributing to more inclusive and genderresponsive business ecosystems.

The specific objectives of the WEPs Awards are to:

  • Encourage and recognize the efforts of companies in Asia‑Pacific and the Philippines that promote gender‑inclusive business practices, programmes, and actions aligned with the WEPs;
  • Document and showcase best practice examples; and
  • Raise awareness of the WEPs and mobilize more private sector companies to sign, commit to, and implement the WEPs within their businesses.

In this context, UN Women Philippines seeks to recruit a National Consultant to support the coordination, outreach, and implementation of WEPs Awards‑related campaigns and activities at the national level. The consultant is expected to leverage existing networks, in addition to those already engaged by UN Women, to further expand the pool of private sector partners and ensure sustained and meaningful engagement, uptake, and implementation of the Women’s Empowerment Principles. 

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the national WEPs Awards and to strengthen private sector engagement and adoption of the WEPs in the Philippines:

  • Support the coordination and implementation of national WEPs Awards activities, including outreach events, stakeholder engagement, and documentation of activities, in coordination with relevant partners and service providers.
  • Provide technical and administrative support throughout the WEPs Awards process to ensure timely and compliant implementation, working closely with UN Women staff and partners.
  • Support learning and awareness‑raising activities on the WEPs and the WEPs Awards among private sector stakeholders, including companies and business networks, as needed.
  • Assist in promoting the adoption and implementation of the WEPs among private sector actors, in coordination with UN Women and partners.
  • Support follow‑up actions with companies and private sector groups engaged in the WEPs and/or WEPs Awards, as appropriate.
  • Contribute to outreach and engagement efforts across relevant networks and platforms to strengthen partnerships and sustain private sector participation.

  • Coordinate administrative and logistical arrangements for WEPs Awards‑related activities and ensure timely submission of required documentation in accordance with UN Women procedures.

Expected Output/s

Upon approval of the following: 

  • Approved stakeholder mapping, outreach plan, and activity calendar for the National WEPs Awards, including priority stakeholders and proposed outreach or campaign materials (e.g. presentation slides, information materials, webinar setups), as applicable.
  • Periodic progress updates on the preparation and implementation of WEPs Awards–related activities, including coordination and documentation of engagements and events.
  • Summary media and social media monitoring records related to the National WEPs Awards and associated awareness‑raising activities.
  • Consolidated records of private sector engagement and activities, including key documentation (e.g. contact lists or trackers, attendance sheets, brief reports, and photo documentation), in line with UN Women reporting requirements.
  • Selected post‑activity synthesis or learning notes, capturing key discussions and recommended follow‑up actions, as needed.
  • End‑of‑assignment summary note consolidating key outputs delivered and practical recommendations for future National WEPs Awards implementation.

  • Other technical and administrative support outputs related to WEPs Awards activities, as requested by UN Women.

Target date of Completion

Every 30th of the month, from 30 July 2026 to 30 December 2026

The consultant will be reporting to the Programme Analyst – GAL (Philippines), supported by the Programme Associate – GAL (Philippines), who will be the point of contact on contract and payment issues. The consultant will also work in close collaboration with UN Women’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, as well as government, private sector, civil society, and development partners.

Competencies :

Core Values:

  • Integrity;
  • Professionalism;
  • Respect for Diversity.

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 Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Excellent event planning skills 
  • Excellent knowledge of the private sector in Philippines 
  • Strong knowledge of the government, institutions and politics of Philippines 
  • Strong overall knowledge of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment 
  • Knowledge of the Women’s Empowerment Principles is an asset 
  • Ability to analyse trends and synthesize data to actionable recommendations to inform management and strategic decision-making.

 Education and Certification:

  • Completion of secondary education is required.  
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or journalism is desirable

Experience:

  • At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in advocacy campaigns, networking, training, facilitation, and coordination of events or multistakeholder activities, with a strong understanding of gender equality issues in the context of women’s economic empowerment in the Philippines.
  • Experience in the use of social media and digital communications is required.  
  • Knowledge of women’s economic empowerment issues is desirable.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and deliver results, are desirable.

  • Experience working with UN agencies or other international development organizations and donor agencies is an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Filipino is required.

Statements :

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.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.


 

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