The UNDP Gender Equality Seal Programme is a gender equality tool which was launched in 2009. Since its implementation, 1,400 public and private companies in 11 countries are participating in the Program and many more are expected to participate. Due to its success, the Seal is now being implemented around the world as a global programme, adaptable to country-specific contexts. The Programme offers a framework for public and private organizations to strengthen organizational gender mainstreaming mechanisms; to implement measures that will close gender gaps and to create equitable conditions for women and men. It provides organizations with the information and tools for becoming agents of change by offering working conditions that promote gender equality while increasing their productivity and economic gains. In 2019, The UNDP Country Office working closely with the Government and key stakeholders including the GCCI embarked on piloting the Gender Equality Seal Certification Programme for Public and Private Enterprises to mainstream gender in their organizational structure and culture, creating fairer and better conditions for employees and contributing to national efforts to attain gender equality. Specific Tasks and Scope of Service The scope of work of the Consultant(s) will include, but not be limited to: - Provision of technical support to the Country Office and in the implementation of the GES.
- Provision of technical expertise to private companies enrolled in the pilot phase of Gender Equality Seal Programme, the National Committee, GCCI and the University of The Gambia.
- Provide technical support to Gender Equality Committees of the private companies in conducting organizational diagnosis, developing, and implementing gender mainstreaming actions plans and preparing for the external audits at the end of the process.
- Produce monthly progress reports on the implementation of GES.
Qualifications The qualified candidates must have: - A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at national or international level in gender programming and management as well as hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the GES programme.
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web-based management systems.
- Demonstrated experience in sustaining working relationships with diverse stakeholders including government, civil society, communities, and the private sector.
- Knowledge of organizational management, asset management, information and communication technology, administration, financial and human resources management, preferably with the UN/UNDP would be an advantage.
- Experience working with the UN or other multilateral agencies in The Gambia is an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge on national, regional and global gender equality frameworks.
The duration of the assignment will be 140 working days from the day of contract signature. |
Submit Technical and Financial Proposals to: bids.gm@undp.org Email subject: Gender Equality Seal |