Consultant on SDG5 Census and Gender Data Work

The Position:

UNFPA's Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECARO) seeks an International Consultant to strengthen the national statistical system’s measurement and reporting of SDG 5-related indicators on Gender Equality in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The consultant will undertake a review of the existing household surveys and census data to generate additional gender data on key priority issues of gender equality in Armenia, Kyrgyz Republic and Moldova. 

This consultancy aims to:

• Increase the capacity of national statistical systems to generate new gender indicators and an additional level of data disaggregation through reprocessing of available data in the household/individual surveys and census data; 
• Improve the ability of national statistical offices to mainstream gender into analysis, and dissemination of high-quality gender-disaggregated data, ultimately enabling accurate monitoring and reporting of SDG 5 indicators.

You would be responsible for:

Under the supervision of the Regional Programme Specialist on Population and Development and the UN Women Regional Gender Statistics Specialist, the consultant will:

1. Map the existing household surveys (LFS, LSMS, DHS, MICS, GGS) and census data to identify existing data gaps on SDG5 indicators and other key priority issues of gender equality and to assess the potential to generate additional gender data, including a new level of data disaggregation 
2. Develop a set of recommendations for mainstreaming gender into data collection and analysis of selected key household surveys and population census in line with global and regional recommendations and best practices (SDG, UN minimum set of gender indicators, ICPD, BPfA, etc.).
3. Develop a set of recommendations on key indicators and analytical tables to be produced  using selected household survey and census data in order to generate new data for at least 10 core indicators per each data source.
4. Prepare training materials and co-facilitate three days workshop on mainstreaming gender into census analysis.In doing this, align with existing recommendations for various UN and non-UN bodies in the relevant field.

Duration and working schedule:

• Consultant will be expected to work between June 2025 and October 2025 up to 30 days.

Place where services are to be delivered:

• Home-based / Remote technical support and communication with UNFPA EECARO

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

In particular, the consultant will be responsible for completing the following key deliverables by the deadlines* listed below: 

1. Initial mapping outline [2 working days from the start of the contract]
2. Desk review of existing data sources relevant for gender analysis [3 working days] 
3. Report on key results: Develop an initial draft and presentation of the main findings and initial recommendations for [10  working days] 
4. Report and Recommendations: Developed a comprehensive report, based on the research and analysis [10 working days]
5. Training materials: Developed presentation and other supporting materials for workshop (5 working days)

 The deliverables are expected to be submitted electronically in English and be professionally edited and proofread. 

The total number of days: 30 workdays

*the stated deadlines are preliminary and might be adjusted based on the progress

Monitoring and Progress Control:

• The Regional Programme Specialist in Population and Development will monitor the consultant’s completion of deliverables.  

Supervisory Arrangements:

• Direct supervision to the Regional Programme Specialist in Population and Development.

Expected Travel:

• Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul, Turkiye and selected country offices (Armenia, Kyrgyz Republic, and Moldova), as necessary (to be determined at the design phase). All travel-related expenses will be covered separately and in addition to the consultancy fee, following UNFPA Travel Rules.  

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:  

• Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, population studies,  social studies, international relations or other related fields

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in conducting desk reviews and analytical work in the area of gender data and research,  results-based monitoring, or related fields in the area of human rights for international organizations or development agencies;
• Proven experience in developing toolkits, recommendations on data and/or statistics  in areas of gender and social norms, gender equality and women empowerment, SGDs, population policies;
• Prior working experience in the EECA region or familiarity with the region is an advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of the mandate areas of UNFPA, UN Women as well as the UN system;
• Excellent drafting/report writing skills, analytical skills, and computer skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of the Russian language will be an advantage.
  
   

Language: 

• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Russian language will be an advantage.
  
   

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

 Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
  
   

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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