Organization: UNWOMEN – United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Location: Remote | Gadaref
Grade: Consultancy – National Consultant – Locally recruited Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Education, Learning and Training
Labour Market Policy
Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-05-30
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 equal partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action as well as peace and security. As such, UN Women seeks to complement and enhance the capacity of other UN entities to serve their respective mandates to deliver on gender equality.
April 2024 marks one year since fighting broke out between rival factions of Sudan’s security force, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engulfing Sudan in conflict. The conflict has directly killed at least 14,700 people and injured almost 30,000 more. Due to extensive fighting, at least one-third of the population is displaced – the majority are women and children. Nearly half the population of 25 million people require humanitarian assistance. Women and girls have been facing escalating protection threats and reduced access to basic services, such as essential healthcare, in conflict zones in Sudan since the start of the conflict on 15 April 2023.
UN Women has just concluded a vocational needs assessment for Al Jazeera and Al Gadaref States. The overall objective of the need assessment was to establish training needs to inform the design of vocational training programmes that are compatible with the local market. The study made recommendations for potential areas for training and also recommended institutions capable of providing the identified areas for training.
Against this background, UN Women wishes to identify a Training Coordinator, to support in coordinating vocational training activities in two states (Gedarif and Al Jazeera) targeting women, young women IDPs, young men, and vulnerable women in the host community, including returnees. The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Humanitarian Specialist and direct supervision of the information management specialist throughout the contract period. The training will initially be rolled out in Gedarif state in June and July, and in Al Jazeera state from July to August 2024.
The consultant shall submit a workplan with activities, deliverables, and timelines to be reviewed and approved by the UN Women task manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives and scope of works:
The specific tasks of the Training Coordinator are:
Working together with the UN Women Sudan Country Office (UNW Sudan CO).
Support the CO in placing the call for application, coordinating and identification of trainees, working together with the identified institution.
Oversee the finalization of the trainee list disaggregated by gender, age, type of course, and name of institution offering the course.
Support the Country Office in monitoring the roll-out of training activities.
Support the CO in disseminating relevant information to trainees, especially on relevant/useful courses considering the Sudan’s needs now and in the future.
In partnership with selected training institutions, ensure the curriculum acceptance by all the trainees.
Engage in promotion and publicity activities to raise awareness of the ongoing programme and its benefits to targeted groups.
Working closely with the cooperatives consultant, ensure trainees are linked to relevant cooperatives based on their areas of trade.
Participate in monitoring the implementation of the technical and vocational education and training activities and be part of the evaluation team.
Prepare Monthly, Reports and submit them in good time to the task focal point.
Provide an alternative or backup plan in case the safety/security situation is changed.
Submit the final report and success story of training along with good quality pictures/video footage.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor related to this task.
Financial Arrangements
Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of a deliverable or as agreed between the consultant and UN Women. Payment will be made for the days worked according to the approved daily rate.
Competencies
Core Values
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core competencies
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Awareness & Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving.
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Functional Competencies
In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights issues.
Excellent level of conceptual and analytical capacity.
Demonstrated ability to produce well written articles and UN Women documents.
Ability to think and work logically and precisely with attention to detail; – Able to work virtually, using communication technologies; – Communicative, results-driven, creative problem solver.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and tight deadlines
Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications and Skills required:
A University degree in the field of social sciences and at least seven (7) years of general professional experience.
Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations.
The candidates must be fluent in English, and Arabic with the ability to produce well-written reports and demonstrated analytical and communication skills.
Application Process
Submission of package
Application letter containing the statement on the candidate’s experience in TVET.
UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from
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Note
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. All selected candidates will be required to adhere to UN-Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN-Women staff and will therefore be subject to a thorough background and background check. (A background check will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)