International Consultant - To support the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) develop its first National Action Plan for the UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

The Position:

Background of the UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

The United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, adopted in 2000, is a landmark resolution that addresses the specific needs of women and girls during conflict and post-conflict situations. It emphasizes the importance of women's participation in peace and security processes. The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is committed to implementing UNSCR 1325 and developing a National Action Plan (NAP) to outline concrete steps for achieving its goals. The GRZ with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Office for Zambia will be developing its first NAP for the UNSCR 1325 NAP and wishes to engage Consultants to develop the NAP. The assignment will be undertaken by two individual consultants, one local consultant, and one international consultant. 

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

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) develop its first National Action Plan for the UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

Job Purpose:

UNFPA and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have developed the Ninth (9th) Country Programme of support for the period 2023-2027. The programme was developed in consultation with a wide range of partners including government, civil society, development partners, United Nations organizations, academia, and the private sector among others.

The 9th Zambia Country Programme is premised on the outputs stated below:

Output 1: By 2027, enhanced integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices into policies and plans, relevant laws and accountability frameworks, which are effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated;

Output 2: By 2027, strengthened capacities of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality integrated sexual reproductive health and rights information and services to address HIV and gender-based violence, in development and humanitarian contexts;

Output 3: By 2027, strengthened data systems and evidence built on relevant and current population dynamics, socio-economic and environmental changes to inform development, humanitarian and recovery policies, plans and programmes on gender and SRHR; and

Output 4: By 2027, adolescents and young people have strengthened skills and opportunities to exercise their rights to sexual and reproductive health services and information, especially bodily autonomy, leadership and participation.

It is worth noting that UNFPA is the chair of the Gender Theme Group (GTG) within the UN System in Zambia and is the chair of the Gender Cooperating Partners’ Group.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) develop its first National Action Plan for the UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

You would be responsible for:

In order to ensure the National Action Plan (NAP) for the UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security is completed and it is comprehensive and multisectoral, UNFPA seeks to recruit consultants who will be responsible for the following:

Desk Review and Development of Inception Report

• Conduct a desk review of existing relevant documents and reports from State and Non-State actors related to peace and security. 
• Conduct preliminary consultations with relevant members on implementation of the NAP and Government line Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
• Develop and submit an inception report inclusive of methodology and consultancy workplan.  

Data Collection and Analysis

• Review and finalize the prepared data collection tool.
• Oversee data collection at the national and provincial level- field level consultations. 
• Support the Technical Work Group (TWG) to undertake field level consultations on peace and security priorities at the national and provincial level to inform the NAP. 

Validation of Preliminary findings

• Draft preliminary report with findings and recommendations and share with key stakeholders.
• Hold a one-day working validation meeting with key stakeholders at the national and provincial level, including members of the TWG.
• Present the priorities and feedback from the field and recommendations to the Technical Committee on WPS. 

Drafting of the NAP

• Draft NAP based on findings and agreed recommendations based on the assessment on new emerging issues on peace and security and context, which includes a concise context analysis of the peace and security situation in the country in relation to the women, peace and security agenda, 
• Develop a clear implementation, monitoring and reporting structure/mechanism. 
• Develop a logical framework with clear interventions, SMART indicators, targets, baseline, responsible institutions, and costing.
• Propose a coordination and implementation structure.

Conduct Final Validation Workshop

• Develop concept notes and agenda for the NAP validation workshop. 
• Facilitate validation workshops and input feedback into draft NAP. 
• Finalize and Submit the draft National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.
• Incorporate inputs and recommendations from validation workshops into the draft NAP.

Finalize and Submit the draft National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.

• Incorporate inputs and recommendations from validation workshops into the draft NAP.

Duration and working schedule

65 Working Days

Working Modality

Hybrid

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, gender, conflict prevention, peace building, law, human rights or any other related area is required.
 

Knowledge and Experience: 

At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions related to gender equality and women empowerment and Women, Peace and Security, including policy advice and technical assistance;

• Prior experience in developing and implementing National Action Plans on UNSCR 1325 will be an asset;
• Experience in facilitating high-level consultative workshops with Government officials, Development partners, and none-state actors;
• Practical knowledge on Results Based Management;
• Experience working on inclusive politics in a fragile context, with demonstrated ability to deliver;
• Proficiency in oral and written English.

 

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. 

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.