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.
Gendered social norms and related stereotypes lie at the root of gender inequality, operating at all levels of society including state duty-bearers, communities, families and even women themselves, impeding the exercise of their human rights including their equal participation and access to services. This is recognized in the CEDAW Article 5 which requires State Parties to take all appropriate measures to modify the social and cultural patterns of conduct of men and women, to achieve the elimination of prejudices and customary and all other practices which are based on the idea of the inferiority or the superiority of either of the sexes or stereotyped roles for men and women. Women and girls with disabilities face intersectional challenges of stigma and discrimination based both on their gender and their disability, leaving them further behind. Development interventions have in practice focused on legal, policy and institutional responses to strengthen gender equality and disability inclusion. Essentially, these and other initiatives should form part of the broader system-wide approaches which address norms and stereotypes and behaviour related to them. Too often, the latter is either neglected, or addressed only through awareness-raising campaigns with no reliable means to monitor their effectiveness in changing attitudes and behaviour. Development practice still lacks tried and tested methodologies to change behaviour and evaluate impact.
The UNDP (and other UN entities) have in recent years paid more attention to the potential of interventions based on behavioural science to change attitudes and behaviour rooted in stigma, and to more scientific methods to monitor and evaluate the impact and learn what works. They are now beginning to explore applications in the field of gender equality, but they have yet to achieve substantial impact at the country level.
The UNDP in collaboration with UN Women is leading a Global programme entitled Addressing stigma and discrimination for empowering women and girls with disabilities and protecting them from violence and Improve their access to justice in four countries including Samoa. The main project outcome is National stakeholders (governmental and non-governmental) are capable to address stigma and discrimination against women and girls with disabilities particularly their Access to Justice and their Political Participation. At the output level, it is intended that knowledge of the stigmatization of women and girls with disabilities at the policy level is strengthened by the (i) development and implementation of behavioral interventions to detect, identify, and overcome stigma and discrimination against women and girls with disabilities; and (ii) awareness and sensitization campaign on the rights of women and girls with disabilities to live a life free of stigma.
The project will be based on a victim-centred and evidence-based approach, that fully takes into account the voices and experiences of women and girls with disabilities victims and survivors of stigma, violence and discrimination. The project’s strategy will ensure a participatory approach by effectively engaging stakeholders in the planning, designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. A critical component of the programme is developing tools to detect and assess stigma and discrimination against women with disabilities. To that end, two international consultants have been recruited by the Global Programme to support Country Offices. Therefore, the local consultant is expected to liaise with the international consultants in customizing the developed tools and framework of interventions including any other matter relevant to this assignment.
Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Assistant Resident Representative for the Governance and Poverty Reduction Unit (GPRU), and the direct supervision of the ASDWD/A2J Project Coordinator, the UNDP is planning to recruit a national consultant to:
Review, finalize, implement intervention communication materials and enhance publicity and awareness of activities and results of the ASDWD/A2J project.
The main objective of this consultancy is to review, and finalize the intervention communication materials as well as implementing them with a selected audience. Also to develop promotional materials to enhance publicity and awareness of the ASDWD/A2J project and its results.
Under the direct supervision of the UNDP ASDWD/A2J Project Coordinator, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
The specific activities are as follows:
Desk review of the ASDWD/A2J project reports and develop, finalize communication and promotional materials/stories to enhance the publicity and awareness of the project results. These include ASDWD/A2J Visual Report: factsheet/inforgraphic highlighting project achievements under each outcome (2 pages), 5 stories from Women With Disabilities and others.Review the proposed intervention materials already developed under the project, and finalize the procedures for testing their use within behavioural change interventions, including the protocol for implementing them with the target receipients. Prepare test versions of the print and video materials in the planned behavioural intervention. These include at least 8 intervention materials including already developed ones. Pilot and implement the intervention materials with selected target groups and incorporate comments and feedback from the pilot, and from UNDP and international consultants before finalization.Submit ready for print and ready for mass production copies to the UNDP for dissemination
Functional
Ability to function effectively under pressure and tight deadlinesSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsCreative thinking and emotional intelligenceExcellent writing and editing skillsExcellent analytical skills
Professional skills
Demonstrates strong ability to manage, facilitate and engage in discussions and produce good quality communication materials.Proactive in problem-solving and recommendation for conflict prevention and resolution;Strong ability in managing confidential and politically sensitive issues, in a responsible way, and in accordance with protocols;Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment;Interpersonal and communication skills
Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate between different actors and high levels of internal and external relationship management;Uses tact and sensitivity when delivering sensitive information or resolving delicate issues;Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Corporate
Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling the UNDP/UN Women’s values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of the UNDP/UN Women;Displays sensitivity and adaptability when working with a diverse array of genders, religions, races, nationalities and ages
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Arts, Communications, Media, Psychology, Social Work or other related fields is required. (15 points)
Experience and skills
At least 5 years of relevant experience in developing communication materials in the social sector, preferably in the fields of disability and/or gender equality, is required. (15 points)Proven professional and/or personal experience in the field of VAW/GBV/politics and access to justice is an asset. (10 points)Knowledge of the social, cultural, economic and political context of Samoa and the Pacific. (5 points)Previous experience working on projects aimed at empowering persons with disabilities and/or gender equality, particularly in the field of prevention of/response to SGBV is highly desirable and an asset. (5 points)Lived experience or having a disability would be an asset. (5 points)Experience and sound understanding of the UNDP/UN Women systems and mandates is an asset. (5 points)
Language and other skills
Good command of English (10 points)
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