Gender Consultant under HREF Project

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

Project Context and Scope

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to large-scale population movement. About 5.1 million Ukrainians are in internal displacement by June 2023,[1] of whom 58 per cent are women. Despite significant challenges, IDPs already seek durable solutions in large numbers. IOM estimates that around 4.7 million[2] people have returned to their areas of origin. A further 15 per cent of IDPs (est. 745,000 individuals) are seeking durable solutions through local integration.

To support the creation of conditions that are conducive for durable solutions, IOM has developed a multi-sectoral, area-based and community-driven approach towards resilience and recovery at the local level. This includes transitional housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs), restoration of critical public infrastructure and services, and support for displaced micro and small enterprises, as well as other livelihoods, and socio-economic recovery interventions. 

The Hromada Reconstruction and Empowerment Facility (HREF) project contributes to community-driven recovery processes at the hromada[3] level, that strengthen resilience and promote inclusive, gender-responsive durable solutions for conflict-affected communities in Ukraine through the Hromada Recovery and Empowerment Facility (HREF). The project empowers hromada authorities and diverse local actors to develop and implement resilience and recovery plans through inclusive participatory planning. 

Towards that end, it implements various activities tailored to achieve the following objectives to ensure that:

• Resilience and recovery plans are directly informed by hromada-level quality data and analysis focused on local and context-specific needs 

• Local systems and public services are sustained, restored and strengthened in line with priorities defined in hromada-level resilience and recovery plans

•  Conflict-affected communities regain or have improved access to services and community-based activities that strengthen the social fabric and build their resilience   

• Local civil society organizations (CSOs) have improved skills and capacities to deliver services and activities that support immediate and long-term resilience and recovery

• Local civil society organizations (CSOs) are provided with adequate resources to propose and implement activities in support of the hromada resilience and recovery plans 

One of the focus areas of the initiative is to strengthen inclusive programming and foster a community led gender responsive recovery path with key considerations to gender, disability and diversity-related needs, vulnerabilities, skills and capacities. These are facilitated through multi-sectoral needs assessments and consultations with group representatives including using DTM data and methodology as appropriate. In addition, based on emerging needs, gender is integrated into capacity building training for HRC members, labour market assessment and community engagement activities. Currently, the project is implemented in 12 oblasts with operational presence in 25 Hromadas. 

Responsibilities

Scope of Work and Deliverables

• Provide technical, operational, and coordination support on a daily and ongoing basis to advance the effective implementation of gender‑related priorities under HREF.

• Working closely with the Gender Specialist and relevant stakeholders, coordinate and support the roll‑out of the Gender and Migration Research Study as part of regular daily project support.

• Support the ongoing rollout of the Intersectional Gender Analysis in IOM offices through continuous follow‑up and coordination.

• Support needs‑based capacity building on a regular and ongoing basis, including routine preparation and coordination tasks.

• Support project documentation activities and dissemination efforts as part of daily project operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Successful implementation of the monthly plan of action

• Fulfilment of the required time on the job, as stipulated in the contract, to be confirmed through a detailed timesheet.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Advanced degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies, or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in gender equality, gender mainstreaming, and capacity building within the Ukrainian context

• Proven experience in conducting gender training needs assessments and participatory trainings

• Strong experience in designing and delivering participatory training

Travel 

The consultant will be required to travel to project sites as part of the consultancy. All travel will be agreed and approved by IOM, following due processes. 

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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