Global Water Partnership East Africa National Gender Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Global Water Partnership East Africa National Gender Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Specific Objectives

• To undertake gender analysis for integration of gender into climate change and Water security programming and finances

• Support integration of gender /gender transformative approaches into GCF Readiness project activities and outputs.

Scope of Work

- The scope of services in this consultancy shall comprise the following:

- To undertake gender analysis for integration of gender into climate change and Water security
the consultant is expected to;

- Review relevant literature on the following;

• Policies, laws, institutions, cultural norms/practices that shape or (re)enforce gender inequalities at the country level ,

• Existing level of integration of gender in the climate change related policies,

• Review the laws, policies, and resource allocations that define/shape gender integration in climate financing.

•Budgeting root causes related to gendered inequalities in water security and climate change adaptation and past, on-going, new and planned programs and projects on water security and climate resilience at country level.

• Analysing general gender inequality issues at Country Level

• Identify gaps and opportunities to promote gender transformative approaches in national and sectoral (climate change -related) development programs.

• Identify country priority actions ,clear entry points, key institutions, champions that the country needs to consider in promoting gender transformative approaches for strengthening water security and climate resilience financing

• Recommend on actions and activities to address the gaps and guide the integration including the development of a gender action for water security and climate resilience financing

• Support integration of gender /gender transformative approaches in the implementation of all GCF Readiness project activities and outputs .

- To achieve this task, the consultant is expected provide gender and social inclusion expertise to all activities and outputs of the Readiness Project as follows;

• Train NDA staff on gender and social inclusion and GCF Gender, Environment and Social Inclusion Policies and procedures

• Integrate Gender in the development a climate finance policy and ensure both women and men and youth are engaged during the development process

• Integrate gender transformative approaches in GCF Country Programme including identifying key gender transformative priorities and implementable projects for GCF funding.

• Support gender mainstreaming in the development of Concept Notes by conducting gender assessment and development of Gender and social inclusion plan for the project , identify gender-responsive and social inclusion indicators for the pipeline project as may be required according to the level of risks and impacts, and of the proposed project/programme-.

• Utilize gender analysis findings (objective 1) to support development of project related knowledge materials such as technical/policy briefs,

• Document key project results and lessons to be generated from the processes and activities of implementing the project mainly focusing on gender aspects.

Expected Deliverables and Timelines

• Inception report- highlighting a detailed work plan and timelines, detailed methodology (with tools) and report format to be submitted within 5 working days from the commencement of the assignment.

• Gender Analysis Report and Gender Action Plan/Technical or Policy Brief to be submitted within 15 working days after approval of the methodology and Inception Report

• Gender and Social Inclusion in GCF Readiness project activities and outputs (NDA staff trained on gender and social inclusion and GCF Gender, Environment and Social Inclusion Policies and procedures ; Gender Responsive Climate Finance Policy, Gender Transformative GCF Country Programme, Gender Responsive and Inclusive Concept notes and gender related knowledge materials developed)- delivered within the contract period and depending on the project workplan and timeline.

• Reporting arrangements (Supervision and Collaboration)

• The consultant will report to Project Coordinator Somalia Readiness Project , collaborate with the GWPEA Gender Advisor , Project Implementation Unit, NDA and with overall guidance of GWPEA Secretariat.

Time Schedule

• The total duration of the assignment will be undertaken in timeframe of 6 months, from the date of commencement. All the deliverables, including annexes, notes and reports should be submitted to the client in English.Upon receipt of the deliverables and related reports, they will be reviewed and approved by GWPEA Secretariat,

Required experience and qualifications.

- The Consultant should fulfill the following requirements:

• The consultant should have minimum qualification with Master’s degree in development studies, gender studies, social sciences, or related field with a bias in climate change programming and financing

• At least 7 years of experience in years in gender related work including gender analysis, stakeholder engagements, training and developing gender sensitive or gender transformative projects/ programmes or plans in climate resilience and water security.

• An understanding of gender inequality and understanding of the institutional and policy environment around water security, climate resilience building and gender equality in the country

• At least five years of working experience in the region and/or in the country preferably Somalia in gender equality and the field of climate change, water and natural resources is an advantage.

• Excellent analytical and writing skills and very good organisational and task management skills, demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work independently.

• Fluency in English language is a must, another regional language is an advantage.

• Experience of collaborating and/or working with government institutions and agencies

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, both independently and as part of a team

Job application procedure

Individual consultants meeting all the above requirements are invited to submit their CV’s and Cover Letters, specifying their interest and availability for the task, and clearly highlighting how the assignment will be undertaken to deliver the outputs.

The applications must be sent to gwpvacancy@nilebasin.org no later than 18th April 2023 with mention of NATIONAL GENDER SPECIAL FOR SOMALIA GCF READINESS PROJECT in the email subject.

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Global Water Partnership East Africa National Gender Specialist Jobs in Uganda

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