Job Title: International Consultant on Violence Against
Women Data and Research (Home-Based)
Organization: UN Women
Location: Home-based, Turkey
Application Deadline : 01-Sep-23 (Midnight New York,
USA)
Job Category : Gender Equality
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is
expected to start) 11-Sep-2023
Duration of Initial Contract : 11 Sep 2023 to 31 Dec 2024
Expected Duration of Assignment : Up to 90 working days
within 16 months
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.
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in
the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination
against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of
equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development,
human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The UN Women Europe
and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) was established in Istanbul, Turkiye
in early 2014. It provides support and oversight to country offices in Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Ukraine.
In addition, the Regional Office directly supports programme and project
presence in Kosovo (under UN Security Council Resolution 1244), the Republic of
North Macedonia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Turkiye.
Since 2018, UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central
Asia (ECARO) has been implementing a regional component of the Flagship
Programme Initiative Making Every Woman and Girl Count: Supporting the
monitoring and implementation of the SDGs through better production and use of
gender statistics (Women Count), developed by UN Women Headquarters
(HQ). The Women Count programme aims to affect a radical shift in the
production, availability, accessibility and use of quality data and statistics
on key aspects of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
One of the key priority areas within the ECA Women Count
programme is dedicated to strengthening national capacities on improving the
production of data related to Violence Against Women (VAW). This imperative
focus stems from the acute recognition that comprehensive, accurate, and up to
date VAW data is not only an essential benchmark for assessing progress in
gender equality and women's empowerment, but also a cornerstone for developing
targeted policies and interventions. The lack of reliable VAW data has long
hindered effective advocacy and policymaking, obscuring the true extent of this
pervasive issue and impeding the formulation of evidence-based solutions. By
supporting countries in enhancing their VAW data collection mechanisms, the
Women Count programme aims to illuminate the magnitude of violence faced by
women, ensuring that it receives the attention and resources it demands, while
fostering an environment where survivors can access quality essential services
and justice.
In 2023-2025, the Women Count programme plans to extend its
support to three countries in the ECA region with the aim of increasing
availability of quality and internationally comparable VAW data: the Republic
of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Belarus. Kazakhstan
conducted its initial
VAW survey in 2015 and completed data collection for the second
nationwide VAW prevalence survey in 2022. In the latest survey, the country
significantly expanded its methodological approach to include additional forms
of intimate partner violence, as well as non-partner violence, sexual
harassment and stalking experienced by all women, regardless of partner status.
Importantly, by completing this survey Kazakhstan fulfilled one of its five
commitments made under the Action
Coalition on Gender-Based Violence. Kazakhstan is also one of the few
countries in the region, that has completed two rounds of VAW prevalence
surveys since the adoption of Agenda 2030, providing more than one data point
to monitor the progress on SDG target 5.2. The survey results are planned to be
officially launched in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, in December 2023.
Kyrgyzstan and Belarus will be embarking on their first nationwide VAW
prevalence surveys, starting the early methodological groundwork in late 2023.
The completion of the survey stands as a central priority action within
the National
Gender Equality Strategy till 2030, along with its corresponding Action Plan for
2022-2024 in Kyrgyzstan and the National
Action Plan for Gender Equality for 2021-2025 in Belarus. These
commitments underscore both countries’ strong determination to bridge gender
data gaps in the area of ending violence against women.
The surveys will be implemented in accordance with globally
agreed methodological and ethical standards and guidelines such as WHO
Multi-Country Study on Women’s Health and Domestic Violence, EU Wide Survey on
gender-based survey, United Nations Statistical Commission Guidelines for
Producing Statistics on Violence against Women: Statistical Surveys. It is also
important that relevant SDG indicators and definition/frameworks put forward by
the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 57th session, the Declaration on
Elimination of Violence Against Women (DEVAW) and the Convention on the Elimination
of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) General Recommendation #19
are incorporated.
- Objective
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Gender Data
Specialist based at UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
(ECARO), the International Consultant on Violence Against Women (VAW) Data and
Research will strengthen capacities of the National Statistics Offices of
selected countries to design, collect, analyze and disseminate prevalence data
on VAW for meeting policy and reporting commitments under the 2030 Agenda and
the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action. The international consultant
will work closely with respective NSOs, which will be implementing the
quantitative element of study as well as with national consultant/company
responsible for qualitative part of the study. She/he will be providing the
technical guidance at all stages of the implementation of the study, from
design phase till the data analysis and dissemination. A National Reference
Group will be set up from the onset of the survey, which will include all
relevant partners working on VAW in the country (i.e. government, UN and other
international organizations, CSOs, academia). This group will be
involved/consulted in the definition of the objectives and scope of the survey,
as well as along other phases. This will contribute to the survey being owned
by all those stakeholders working on VAW in the country, so that the results
can be used for policy and programming.
Specifically, the assignment envisages completion of the
following primary tasks:
- Support
the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan to
undertake an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the country’s VAW
prevalence data collected in 2022.
- Support
the National Statistics Committees of the Republic of Belarus and the
Kyrgyz Republic to design, collect, and analyze the country’s first-ever
nationwide VAW prevalence data.
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the assignment, the Consultant will be responsible
for implementation of the following tasks:
Task 1: Support the National Bureau of Statistics of the
Republic of Kazakhstan to undertake an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of
the country’s VAW prevalence data collected in 2022.
- Undertake
an initial review and validation of VAW survey microdata provided by the
National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter
NBS).
- Design
and conduct one national 5-day workshop on VAW data analysis for up to 25
participants representing the NBS, National Women’s Machinery, and other
relevant stakeholders in Kazakhstan. As a key workshop outcome, assign
specific sections of report drafting to NBS staff.
- Using
specialized statistical software, conduct an in-depth data analysis to
identify trends and patterns of VAW prevalence and explore relationships
between variables.
- Lead
the development of a final report in English presenting the findings,
methodological approach, recommendations and actionable insights for
advocacy and policymaking to address VAW in Kazakhstan.
- Conduct
at least one consultation with the national reference group (Either a new
reference group will be established or, alternatively, existing engagement
mechanisms will be leveraged by the National Bureau of Statistics of the
Republic of Kazakhstan.) to validate the key findings and recommendations.
- Prepare
PowerPoint presentation in English based on the report, using visually
appealing and informative graphs, charts to communicate key results
effectively.
- Attend
and contribute to at least 1 national-level roundtable discussion/workshop
(official report launch event) disseminating the findings and
recommendations.
Task 2: Support the National Statistics Committee of the
Kyrgyz Republic to design, collect, and analyze the country’s first-ever
nationwide VAW prevalence data.
- To
guide and support NSC to develop a robust survey methodology defining
research objectives, scope, sampling strategy, survey tools methodology
(including the questionnaires, data collection protocols, advance letter,
flyers, etc.), data collection methods, ethical and safety considerations,
and building on international best practices and recent methodologies, and
through close consultations with UN Women and other relevant stakeholders
(National Reference Group).
- Prepare
required documentation to obtain ethical clearance from the relevant
institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee in close coordination
with UN Women ECARO.
- To
guide and support cognitive testing of the questionnaire and conduct a
pilot survey in a smaller region or community to test the questionnaire,
survey procedures, and logistics.
- To
refine the survey design and make necessary adjustments to the survey
methodology based on cognitive testing and pilot survey.
- To
review and guide the qualitative study methodology, including data
collection tools and sample of the respondents, in close collaboration
with NSC, and UN Women and local consultants/company responsible for the
qualitative study.
- To
support NSC in conducting the consultations with national stakeholders to
be organize at the different stages of VAW prevalence survey (to identify
needs and thematic area, target population, etc.)
- To
support and guide NSC to develop a training package for field workers
(questionnaire step by step guide, interviewer manual, role-play exercise,
hand-outs etc.), building on existing training resources, ensuring that
all methodological and ethical considerations are reflected in the data
collection process.
- Design
and conduct one 4-day Training for Trainers (ToT) for up to 25 participants
representing the National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic
(hereinafter – NSC) to collect VAW data following standardized protocols.
- Monitor
and provide technical guidance during data collection process to ensure
accuracy, consistency, and completeness of the data.
- Co-lead
data cleaning and validation by checking for errors and inconsistencies
and conducting validation exercises to assess the integrity of data.
- Design
and conduct one national workshop on VAW data analysis for up to 25
participants representing the NSC, National Women’s Machinery, and other
relevant stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan. As a key workshop outcome, assign
specific sections of report drafting to NSC staff.
- Using
specialized software, conduct an in-depth data analysis to identify trends
and patterns of VAW prevalence and explore relationships between
variables.
- Prepare
a comprehensive report in English presenting the findings, methodological
approach, recommendations and actionable insights for advocacy and
policymaking to address VAW in the country.
- Conduct
at least one consultation with the National Reference Group (Existing
coordination body chaired by the National Statistics Committee of the
Kyrgyz Republic) to validate the key findings and recommendations.
- Prepare
PowerPoint presentation in English based on the report, using visually
appealing and informative graphs and charts to communicate key results
effectively.
- To
participate in the presentation of the findings of the study to different
groups of stakeholders, including the official report launch event.
Task 3: Support the National Statistics Committee of the
Republic of Belarus (BelStat) to design, collect, and analyze the country’s
first-ever nationwide VAW prevalence data.
- To
guide and support BelStat to develop a robust survey methodology defining
research objectives, scope, sampling strategy, survey tools methodology
(including the questionnaires, data collection protocols, advance letter,
flyers, etc.), data collection methods, ethical and safety considerations,
and building on international best practices and recent methodologies, and
through close consultations with UN Women and other relevant stakeholders
(National Reference Group).
- To
guide and support cognitive testing of the questionnaire and conduct a
pilot survey in a smaller region or community to test the questionnaire,
survey procedures, and logistics.
- To
support BelStat in conducting the consultations with national stakeholders
to be organize at the different stages of VAW prevalence survey (to
identify needs and thematic area, target population, etc.)
- To
support and guide BelStat to develop a training package for field workers
(questionnaire step by step guide, interviewer manual, role-play exercise,
hand-outs etc.), building on existing training resources, ensuring that
all methodological and ethical considerations are reflected in the data
collection process.
- Design
and conduct one 4-day Training for Trainers (ToT) for up to 25
participants representing the BelStat to collect VAW data following
standardized protocols.
- Co-lead
data cleaning and validation by checking for errors and inconsistencies
and conducting validation exercises to assess the integrity of data.
- Support
BelStat to conduct an in-depth data analysis to identify trends and
patterns of VAW prevalence and explore relationships between variables.
Timeframe, payments and deliverables
It is anticipated that the assignment will take up to 90
working days over a period of 16 months:
Payment for this consultancy will be based on the
achievement of each deliverable and certification that each has been
satisfactorily completed. Payment will be based on the submission of the SSA
report along with the timesheet and relevant annexes as supporting documents
for the achievement of deliverables:
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Deliverables |
Estimated number of w/days |
Target Date |
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Task 1: Support the National Bureau of Statistics of
the Republic of Kazakhstan to undertake an in-depth and comprehensive
analysis of the country’s VAW prevalence data collected in 2022. |
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1 |
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25 w/days |
By 20 December 2023 |
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Task 2: Support the National Statistics Committee of
the Kyrgyz Republic to design, collect, and analyze the country’s first-ever
nationwide VAW prevalence data. |
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2 |
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45 w/days |
By 15 April 2024 |
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3 |
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By 10 June 2024 |
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4 |
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5 |
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30 September 2024 |
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6 |
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25 December 2024 |
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Task 3: Support the National Statistics Committee of
the Republic of Belarus (BelStat) to design, collect, and analyze the
country’s first-ever nationwide VAW prevalence data. |
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7 |
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20 w/days |
By 30 January 2024 |
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8 |
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By 30 August 2024 |
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9 |
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By 20 December 2024 |
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Input from UN Women:
Throughout the assignment, UN Women will provide:
- Background
and resource materials beyond those available online or otherwise
published that the Consultant will need to obtain directly.
- Technical
inputs when reviewing key conceptual documents and knowledge products,
including methodologies, desk review analysis, agenda, research reports
and training materials.
- Support
to coordinate activities with National Statistics Offices and other key
stakeholders, when and if required.
- Full
logistical and communications support to strengthen visibility of the
official launch events.
Reporting requirements:
The International Consultant on VAW Data and Research is
expected to work remotely using her/his own computer. Consultancy report
should be provided in electronic version in English with detailed description
of the fulfilled tasks, according to the present Terms of Reference. Analytical
documents, reports and other materials developed by expert should be attached
to the report as annexes, which will serve as a justification for payment.
Competencies
Core Values:
Integrity:
- Demonstrate
consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions
and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrate
professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive
areas of work.
Respect for Diversity:
- Demonstrate
an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the
diversity of its staff.
- Demonstrate
an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning
from cultural diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrate
and integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards.
- Strong
knowledge of violence against women data and research.
- Knowledge
of the social, cultural, and political context of Central Asia countries
- Strong
written/oral communication and training skills
- Strong
interpersonal skills
- Competencies
in coordination, planning and teamwork
- A
commitment to quality product and deadlines
Required Skills and Experience
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Education: |
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Experience and knowledge: |
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Language Requirements: |
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Application procedure:
Applications should include:
- Offeror's
letter to UN Women confirming interest and availability for the
assignment.
- Financial
proposal, indicating a total lump sum to include all costs relating to the
delivery of activities as per above description.
- P-11
form including experience in similar assignments. This form can be
downloaded at http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment.
Financial proposal format:
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Item |
Unit cost in USD |
Number of units |
Total cost in USD |
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1 |
Daily fee rate |
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90 |
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2 |
Other related costs (to be specified) |
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TOTAL |
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Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and
shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant during the
contract period. The financial proposal should be provided in KGS. If the
proposal is provided in any other currency, it would be converted as per UN
exchange rate on the date of post closure.
Evaluation of applicants:
The evaluation starts with shortlisting of potential
candidates and received applications against the mandatory requirements. Only
full applications will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be then
evaluated using a cumulative analysis method taking into consideration the
combination of the applicants' technical qualifications and experience, and
financial proposal. The contract will be awarded to the individual consultant
whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- Technically
responsive/compliant/acceptable to the requirements of the ToR; and
- Having
received the highest cumulative (technical & financial) score out of
below defined technical and financial criteria.
The selection of candidates will be done in 3 stages:
1st stage: Prior to detailed evaluation, all applications
will be thoroughly screened against eligibility criteria (minimum qualification
requirements) as set in the present ToR in order to determine whether they are
compliant/ non-compliant.
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Eligibility Criteria |
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1 |
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or Ph.D.) in
women’s studies, sociology, psychology, public health, or a related field. |
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2 |
A minimum of 10 years of experience in leading or
coordinating research studies and development of analytical reports in the
area of ending violence against women. |
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3 |
Proven track record of leading design, planning, data
collection and analysis of VAW prevalence surveys (at least 3) |
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4 |
Experience working with National Statistics Offices,
preferably in the area of violence against women and research. |
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5 |
Fluency in English. |
2nd stage: Technical Evaluation/ Desk review.
Short-listed candidates will be evaluated based on the
following criteria:
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Criteria |
Weight |
Max. Point |
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Technical |
70% |
70 |
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Education: |
10% |
Maximum 10 points, including: |
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Advanced university degree (master’s degree or Ph.D.) in
women’s studies, sociology, psychology, public health, or a related field. |
10% |
10 |
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Experience, including: |
50% |
Maximum 50 points, including: |
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A minimum of 10 years of experience in leading or
coordinating research studies and development of analytical reports in the
area of ending violence against women. |
15% |
15 |
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Proven track record of leading design, planning, data
collection and analysis of VAW prevalence surveys (at least 3) |
20% |
20 |
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Experience working with National Statistics Offices,
preferably in the area of violence against women and research |
10% |
10 |
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Previous experience in Central Asia region is an asset. |
5% |
5 |
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Language Requirements |
10% |
Maximum 10 points, including: |
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Fluency in English: 5 points – proficient, 0 points – none Knowledge of Russian: 5 points – working knowledge, 0
points – none |
5% 5% |
5 5 |
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Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points out of
70 points at the Technical Evaluation/ Interview will be considered for the
Financial Evaluation |
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Financial |
30% |
30 |
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3rd stage: Financial evaluation will be conducted according
to the method described below:
The maximum number of points assigned to the financial
proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal. All other price proposals
receive points in inverse proportion.
A suggested formula is as follows: p=30 (µ/z)
Where:
p - points for the financial proposal being evaluated;
µ - price of the lowest priced proposal;
z - price of the proposal being evaluated
The candidate achieving the highest cumulative score for both
Technical and Financial evaluations will be recommended by the Evaluation
Committee for contracting.
The Consultant shall promote a client-oriented approach
consistent with UN Women rules and regulations and commits to high standards of
quality, productivity and timeliness in the delivery of tasks. The Consultant
will meet and apply the highest standards of integrity and impartiality.
The Consultant must be fully dedicated to the mandate and
the values of UN Women, particularly to promoting Gender Equality as a strategy
to reduce conflict, improve livelihoods and ensure fairness and justice; to
Women Empowerment underpinning Gender Equality promotion efforts; to
inter-ethnic tolerance and concord; and to respect for diversity.
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