National Consultant to Facilitate Training in Gender Mainstreaming and the Development of Tools and Resources for Gender Analysis

Background and project rationale: The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights collaborates with the Uganda Law Reform Commission and First Parliamentary Counsel on gender justice initiatives under the UN Joint Programme on Gender Equality (2011 - 2014). In this year of implementation (2011), the programmatic strategy is to jointly develop structural capacity to mainstream the gender standards and rights in the development and implementation of legislation. Objectives: The Uganda Law Reform Commission and First Parliamentary Counsel initially seek to engage an independent consultant to work with staff to identify their training needs for the integration of gender analysis in their work. This will involve a focus group with key staff and a small scale survey. Based on this needs assessment the consultant will design a participatory professional workshop that will facilitate applied learning and develop tools and resources to integrate gender mainstreaming into the daily work of legislative development. The consultant will have the primary responsibility for the development of these tools and resources and their adoption and use in Uganda Law Reform Commission and First Parliamentary Counsel will be a measurable output of the consultancy. Proposed methodology: Participatory methods will be used to draw on the professional experience of Uganda Law Reform Commission and First Parliamentary Counsel staff. The process will involve an initial needs assessment, employing focus groups and a survey to identify existing gaps and training needs in relation to integrating gender analysis into legislative drafting. A training workshop will be implemented ensuring that it incorporates key issues and reflects the intended objectives arising from the needs assessment and the mandate of OHCHR Uganda. This workshop will facilitate the participatory development of tools and resources for gender mainstreaming in the drafting of legislation. Expected outputs: Gender mainstreaming workshop completed with ULRC and FPC; Tools and resources for integrating gender analysis developed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks to be completed by the consultant: Develop and facilitate focus groups and conduct a survey to identify existing gaps and training needs in relation to integrating gender analysis into legislative drafting; Develop the curriculum for the training workshop ensuring that it incorporates key issues and reflects the intended objectives arising from the needs assessment and the mandate of OHCHR Uganda; Coordinate, plan and organize materials, presentations and other arrangements necessary for the smooth operation of the training; Facilitate the participatory development of tools and resources for gender mainstreaming in the drafting of legislation. Timeline for completion and disbursement schedule 14/10/2011: Submission of Inception Report - 20% of fee 21/10/2011: Gender mainstreaming workshop completed with ULRC and FPC - 30% of fee 31/10/2011: Tools and resources for integrating gender analysis developed - 50% of fee The consultant will be directly supervised by OHCHR and payment will be made on completion of work to the satisfaction of OHCHR and its implementing partners, ULRC and FPC. The implementation of this project, from design to completion, should be completed in the period between 10th October and 10th November 2011.

Competencies

Required Competencies: Expertise in integrating gender into legislative drafting in Uganda and internationally; Strong experience and proven record in training and facilitating workshops, meetings and conferences.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Minimim master's degree in law. Experience: Minimum 10 years professional experience. Languages Fluency in written and spoken English. Application Procedure The applicants are required to submit an application and proposals, which include the following: Technical Proposal: 1. Letter of Expression of Interest 2. Explanation as to why they consider themselves suitable for the assignment 3. Brief methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment (4 pages maximal). 4. Personal CV(s): Highlighting past experience in similar projects Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees. Financial Proposal Please submit a financial proposal indicating consultancy fees in Ugandan Shillings, lump sum fee or unit price together with any other expenses related to the assignment."

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.

National Consultant to Facilitate Training in Gender Mainstreaming and the Development of Tools and Resources for Gender Analysis