Impact of Climate Change on GBV, UNFPA Mali, International Consultant

The Position:

Several reviews on the impact of climate change on SRHR, GBV, and harmful practices have been carried out at global and regional levels both by UNFPA as well as by other UN agencies, research bodies,and other entities.

The consultant will compile a list of all relevant documents on climate change, including a) climate change in the Sahel – trends and forecasting; b) climate change in Mali – mainimpacts; c) climate change impacts on SRH, GBV, and harmful practices – at global, regional and country levels. Once compiled, the consultant will review these documents and have a few targeted interviews with partners and project beneficiaries at regional and countrylevels to gather information to preparethe research report.

The main deliverables are:

1. Inception report outliningthe methodological approachto deliver the listed deliverables
2. Compiled list ofkey publications / documents to review for this researchreport
3. Interview guide (qualitative) and proposed interviewees for a small sample of interviews
4. Final Operational Research Report
5. Master PPT presentation of the main findings and recommendations of the operational research report
6. List of stakeholders and potentials donors for a national program on the impact of climate change on GBV, HP, SRH.

Under the overallguidance of the Representative, the consultant will be directlysupervised by the Chiefs of the SRH and Gender/Youth Units under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative

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:

UNFPA Mali country office is looking for a consultant to conduct operational research on the impacts of climate change on GBV, harmful practices, and SRH in Mali and how climate change exacerbates the deep vulnerabilities of women, girls, and marginalized groups who are already suffering from a decades-long humanitarian crisis. The operational research is expected to provide recommendations on actions and initiatives that UNFPA and partners should take to put in place climate change adaptation and mitigation measures to reduce the negative effects on SRH, GBV, and harmful practices. 
 

You would be responsible for:

More specifically, the research aims:

1. To identify significant gaps in national adaptation response and financing in critical sectors, such as health systems, social and protection systems, and disaster risk reductionplans.
2. To identify important gaps in integrating SRHR and GBV issues in national climate policies and programs.
3. To highlight gaps as well as opportunities and promising practices for greater and more meaningful integration of aspects of access to SRHR and prevention and response to GBV and harmful practices in national and UN programmes and policies on climate changein Mali
4. To provide recommendations on actions and initiatives that UNFPA can take with: national government partners, b) other UN agencies, c) civil society, d) the private sector to address the harmful effects of climate change on SRH, GBV and harmful practices in Mali.
5.  To identify stakeholders implementing programs on climate change and potential donors for a national program to prevent and respond to the impact of climate change on GBV, PN and SRH.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  
Masters degree in Social Sciencesor other relevant degree.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 7 years of work experience with a focus on operational research related to climate change,SRH and gender;
• Prior experience in the Sahel is an added advantage
• Prior experience with the UN is an added advantage

Languages: 

Strong writing, presentation and communication skills in French and English required;
 

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,

 

Functional Competencies:

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Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

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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. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.