UN Women Team member - Country Gender Equality Profile, Home-based, Nationa at United Nations UN

Hanoi, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Work Planning Development, Result Based Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Writing, Editing, Presentation Skills, Research, Data Analysis, Policy Paper Production

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work The successful performance of the incumbent will effectively contribute to the development of a high-quality Chapter 4 of the Country Gender Equality Profile update for Viet Nam. The national consultant will deliver specifically two outputs (i) develop the section 4.3 on Private sector, trade, value chains under Chapter 4 Gender Equality in Economic Development, following the overall CGEP approach and (ii) consolidate the 4 sections of chapter 4 into a coherent analysis. The suggested key issues for the section of the Chapter are: * Current state of female entrepreneurship and private sector leadership; including in the digital start-ups, digital economy, and tech finance. The economic and social benefits of diverse leadership teams to national GDP growth * How the private sector is contributing to promote GE * Case study on companies with the initiatives promoting GE for example through women’s leadership growth, implementation of global women’s empowerment principles * Women’s participation in green transition value chains: examine employment and economic opportunities, risk of deepening inequalities, including job displacement and skill transition difficulties. Specifically, the consultant is expected to perform the following functions and activities: Step 1: Section drafting * Identify data sources to discuss the suggested key issues within section 4.3 as described above. * Conduct a desk review and secondary data analysis on the section’s topic. * Draft a maximum of 5 pages of the chapter based on the agreed outline, following the approach guidance and principles. * Closely update the team leader of the progress of the writing. * Deliverable due: 1 March 2026. Step 2: Chapter drafting, Report revision, consultation and launch * Compile, Revise and finalize the chapter based on comments from the team leader, Advisory Group and validation workshop. * Participate in meetings and consultation and present the Chapter. * Prepare a ppt on the report findings. * Prepare a half-page Executive Summary of the Chapter. * Present the findings and recommendations at the national dissemination and launch workshop. * Deliverable due: 30 May 2026 Deliverables Items / Deliverables Schedule Payment Milestone Deliverable 1: * Detailed Outline of the section (in English) * Draft section (5 pages) (in English) 1 March 2026 60% Deliverable 2: * Draft Chapter 4 * Inputs to the overall presentation for consultation on the Chapter 4 findings (in English) * Final draft of the section (5 pages) (in English) * Executive summary of the chapter 4 (a half page) (in English) 30 May 2026 40% Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel This is a home-based consultancy which may require minimal travel. The consultant will be requested to attend meetings and workshops related to the work online. Work related travel of UN Women’s consultants are considered as official mission and will be arranged by UN Women, in line with UN Women’s Consultant Contract Policy, UN Women Duty Travel Policy and UN-EU cost norm. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: * Strategic planning with long-term vision and work planning development at organizational level * UN result based management knowledge and skills * Technical credibility in gender mainstreaming in UN systems planning. * Excellent negotiation skills * Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; * Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills. Education and Certification: • Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics or development economics or a related field is required. Experience: * At least 20 years of progressively responsible work experience in gender equality related work within the economic sector in Viet Nam. * Proven experience in leading research on gender equality in economic policy, trade or value chain development in Viet Nam. * Proven experience in producing high quality policy papers in Viet Nam is an advantage. * Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently. * Excellent communication and writing skills; (Samples of previous work will be required.) Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.

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Responsibilities

The consultant will develop Section 4.3 on Private Sector, Trade, and Value Chains under Chapter 4 of the Country Gender Equality Profile update for Viet Nam, focusing on female entrepreneurship, private sector contribution to GE, and women's participation in green transition value chains. Responsibilities include drafting the section, conducting desk reviews, revising the chapter based on feedback, and presenting findings at workshops.