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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.

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UN Women Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination
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against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and
Asia and the Pacific beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
(75) UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and
civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly
Europe & the benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and
Commonwealth of
independent States girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities:
(115) •               Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems
•               Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy
HQ and Other (123) •               All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence
•               Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally
Latin America and the
from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action
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UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements
linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a
more inclusive world.
Center of Excellence for Gender Equality
Established in Seoul in 2022 with support from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea, the UN Women
Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality (the Center) seeks to function as a ‘knowledge hub’ to facilitate research, education and
training, sharing of innovations and lessons learned, networking, and development of multi-stakeholder partnerships for the achievement
of gender equality in the Asia-Pacific region. The Centre aims to contribute to operationalizing normative frameworks on gender equality
and the empowerment of women, informing innovative approaches to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”),
transforming harmful social norms in the fast-changing and unique social landscape of Asia and the Pacific, and forging partnerships
across sectors. The Centre’s working language is English, and it offers an international working environment, while Korean language
skills are required for this particular consultancy, given the nature of the work involved.
In 2023, the Centre will implement its annual work plan with various training, research, and partnership-building activities. The Centre
embraces innovation, including as it relates to new technologies and partnerships, to increase the breadth and depth of its work, aligning
with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its transformative promise to leave no one behind. It plans to conduct UN
Women research and data analysis on all the relevant gender equality and empowerment of women thematic areas including Women,
Peace and Security, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Action & Disaster Risk Reduction, and Gender Statistics at
national, regional, and global levels. In this context, the Center is looking for a qualified national research and programme consultant who
will work closely with the Research and Data Specialist to provide technical support for the conduct of the gender research and data
analysis activities.
 
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Duties and Responsibilities

 
1. Objective of the consultancy

The objective of the consultancy is to ensure that the research and data activities under the Centre’s annual work plan will be
implemented in high quality.
    2. Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Research and Data Specialist, the consultant will perform multi-task, with practical skills with related gender
research and data analysis activities for UN Women. The consultant will provide support for quantitative and qualitative research,
production coordination and dissemination of the research endeavors in all thematic areas of gender equality. In addition, the consultant
will provide logistics supports in organizing international meetings which aim to share knowledge and best practices on innovative gender
research outcomes. The consultant needs to have good communications skills in both Korean and English, so as to provide research
support activities of the Center.
The consultant is working closely with the Research and Data Specialist and in close collaboration with other staff to provide support to
all aspects of the research and data analysis activities. The consultant must have an independent, problem-solving mindset, with
proactive attitude to overcome any operational challenges along the way, by working closely with all members of the Center.
The specific tasks of the consultant:
Prepare and deliver research programme activities such as writing concept notes, logistics notes, meeting reports and support
technical organization of Korea as well as international meetings on the priority research themes of the Centre such as femicide
and women and technology.
Perform data fact-checking for the various research activities undertaken by the Centre.
Conduct background research on and produce case study summaries.
Contribute to content development for the Centre’s knowledge products.
Coordinate the compilation of best practices of the gender policy and mainstreaming policies, legislation and implementation
strategies in the region including best practices from the Republic of Korea.
Support the development of reports on key learnings from the research activities of the Centre.
Participate in the staff meetings if needed.
Other tasks requested by the Research and Data Specialist

3. Duration of assignment and duty station

Duration of Assignment: The tentative contractual period is from 1 April 2023 to 30 March 2024 with maximum 20 working days per
months.
Duty Station: The consultant is expected to come to the office four days per week and one day will be working from home. The
consultant may need to come to the meeting venue when the research activities are organized and attend meetings outside of the
Centre’s office if required to prepare for the activities. If there is requirement for travelling, the work-related travel of UN Women’s SSA
consultant is considered as official mission and will be arranged by UN Women in line with UN Women’s Travel Policy.
4. Expected deliverables and schedule of payment
Time Deliverables Target date for
payment
1 April to 30 June One report on the technical inputs for the implementation of 30 June 2023
2023 the research and data analysis activities (25% of the total
  contract)
Time sheet for period from 1 April to 30 June 2023
1 July to 30 One report on the technical inputs for the implementation of 30 September 2023
September 2023 the research and data analysis activities  
  (25% of the total
Time sheet for period from 1 July to 30 September 2023 contract)
1 October to 31 One report on the technical inputs for the implementation of 31 December 2023
December 2023 the research and data analysis activities  
  (25% of the total
Time sheet for period from 1 October to 31 December 2023 contract)
1 January to 30 One report on the technical inputs for the implementation of 30 March 2024
March 2024 the research and data analysis activities  
  (25% of the total
Time sheet for period from 1 January to 30 March 2024 contract)

Competencies

In addition to aforementioned requirements and qualifications, it is important that the consultant shares the core values and core
competencies of the organization.
Core Values
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies
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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
 
 

Required Skills and Experience

1 Master’s degree in Gender and Development, Sociology, Statistics, or other relevant 20

disciplines
2 At least 3 years relevant professional experience on gender equality and the 20
empowerment of women
3 Having experience in the drafting and production of research reports 20
4 Language requirement: Proficiency in Korean and English required 20
5 Having UN experience will be an advantage 10
6   Quantitative research skills strongly desirable 10
  Total 100
Application Procedure and Deadline
Candidates are requested to send the following documents in one application email to hr.bangkok@unwomen.org and with copy
to heejung.kim@unwomen.org before 22 March 2023.
1. Application letter explaining your interest in the consultancy and why you are the most suited candidate for this position
2. Updated CV and the proposed daily consultancy rate in Korean Republic Won)
3. The P11 Form can be downloaded from the following website: Personal History Form(P11)

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.)
 
The statement of 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: Documents required before contract signing:
UN Personal History Form
Full medical examination and Statement of Fitness to work and travel for consultants with travel involved. (This is not a
requirement for RLA contracts).
Completed UNDSS BSAFE online training course.

EN: https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=17891
Individual subscribers over 65 years of age are required to undergo a full medical examination including x-rays at their own cost
and obtaining medical clearance from the UN Medical Doctor prior to taking up their assignment.
Release letter in case the selected consultant is government official.

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