National Consultancy- Women Economic Assembly (WECONA) at United Nations Development Programme

Objective of the assignment:

• The main objective of the assignment is to provide programme coordination support to the Department of Women Youth and Persons with Disabilities on the Women Economic Assembly work and National Gender Based Violence and Femicide Pillar 5 on Economic power, programme objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsbilities of the consultant include:

• Provide technical support and ensure effective coordination of activities of the WECONA and Pillar 5 efficiency;
• Support the development of systems and plans to ensure effective coordination of WECONA activities;
• Provide substantive support and advanced administrative support to the WECONA secretariat;
• Ensure timely preparation and quality control of substantive reports, briefs and required documents including reports;
• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring of the WECONA business plan and activities;
• Oversee the maintenance of a database of stakeholders involved in WECONA activities;
• Ensure effective participation of all sectors involved in WECONA (Government departments, Civil Society Organisations, Development Partners, Private Sector, and other institutions);
• Participate in National, Provincial and Local coordination structures on women economic empowerment issues as required.

Key Deliverabes:

• Holding consultation with officials from DWYPD and key stakeholders;
• Reviewing existing workplan and updating the Women Economic Assembly Annual Workplan;
• Providing technical and coordination support to WECONA Secretariat;
• Producing communication materials, briefs and reports;
• Providing support in the implementation of  WECONA projects including the development of high-quality program and monitoring;
• Preparing project progress report about implemented activities and achieved results. 

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences, or other related areas is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience of relevant work in the field of gender equality and women empowerment;
• Understanding of the South African Constitution and laws on procurement in South Africa and other countries that have managed to implement preferential procurement for women, youth, and persons with disabilities;
• Proven experience in programme coordination conducting research and gender analysis;
• Proven knowledge and experience in working on women economic empowerment and transformation;
• Previous experience working with government, private sector, regional and international organisations is an asset;
• Demonstrate experience in drafting legislation and policies and measures to implement that legislation;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills oral and written.

Language requirements: 

Fluency in English is required; 

• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.