UNDP: Gender-Based Climate Resilience Baseline Analysis

Deadline: 25-Oct-21

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an International Consortium for the Development of Gender-Based Climate Resilience Baseline Analysis for the Suriname Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA).

The in-depth gender-based and climate resilience baseline analysis will include the application of, but not be limited to utilizing the following analytical approaches: Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA +), gender and human rights based Climate Change Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA), as well as the development of a methodology for mainstreaming the relevant socio-economic analysis for poverty reduction perspectives and recommendations in the aforementioned approaches, in the context of gender responsive climate change adaptation and mitigation policies and programs.

Objectives

The objectives of the baseline are:

To provide data and analysis on the gendered inequality and vulnerability of women and men in the energy sector identified in the NAMA. This will inform tailored capacity building initiatives on gender equality mainstreaming in the priority sector identified from the NAMA.
To provide data and analysis on the successes and barriers to women’s empowerment and participation in contributing to the energy sector, and the opportunities for policy articulation to strengthen the integration of gender equality into sectoral planning and implementation processes to address both adaptation and resilience.
To provide data and information on the projected localized climate change impacts on men and women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), tribal peoples and other vulnerable groups within the prioritized sector from the NAMA. This will add to the sustainability of the sector level plans.
To identify key gender issues and determinants directly relevant to the intended energy services to be provided by the project.
To inform gender-inclusive project designs by identifying opportunities to maximize gender benefits and minimize and mitigate adverse gender impacts or risks through the proposed project.
To collect baseline sex-disaggregated data to be used for monitoring project outputs, outcomes and impacts during project implementation. In other words, gender analysis is a process that translates relevant gender and energy issues into the project designs within the specific policy, technology and institutional contexts.

Duration: The duration of the contract is for a period of 2 months, from November to December 2021.

Criteria

The technical capacities within the company should include at least a Gender Equality Specialist and a Climate Change Specialist. The company will determine and share with the Project Management Team who will be assigned as the team leader.

Team Leader
- Education
  - Postgraduate degree (MSc, MA, or higher) in development studies, gender studies, poverty reduction, international policy, sustainable development, social sciences or a related field.
- Experience
  - Specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to use independent judgment in the performance of their duties and be capable of carrying out work with little guidance or supervision;
  - Significant experience in the management of projects and or policy analysis;
  - Demonstrated effective planning, management, negotiation, communication and leadership skills;
  - Proven ability to work with complex stakeholders and familiarity with project dynamics;
  - Broad understanding of technical issues relevant to the core sectors.
- Responsibilities
  - Leading the team in the development of the methodology and work plan.
  - Use of best practice in methodologies and analyzes for the GBA + and climate change VCA approach;
  - Leading the consultation process and administering of instruments;
  - Leading the collation of all information, drafting and finalization of the Final Country Reports;
  - Supervision of the team and ensuring timelines are met;
  - Responsible for collating final reports and quality assurance of deliverables.
Gender Equality Specialist
- Education
  - Postgraduate degree (MSc, MA, or higher) in development studies, gender studies, poverty reduction, international policy, sustainable development, socialsciences, or a related field
- Experience
  - At least 8 years of experience addressing issues specific to Caribbean SIDS surrounding gender equality. Experience in climate change vulnerability, risk and inequality, or other related development issues is an asset.
  - At least 5 years of strong experience in gender equality analysis in relevant areas such as gender responsive policy analysis and inter-sectoral approaches; strategic planning and gender equality advocacy to national and other partners, strengthening institutional capacities.
  - Experience in developing and implementing participatory research approaches, and in quantitative and qualitative research methods; evidence of published work on areas related to gender and inclusion is an asset.
  - Sound understanding of national and local development planning processes in the Caribbean.
  - Previous work experience in a UN organization is desirable.
  - Previous work in any of the beneficiary countries and in a similar project is highly desirable.
  - Ability to transfer analytical results into simple and actionable solutions (based on job experience / field work). Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and communication skills.
Climate Change Specialist
- Education
  - Postgraduate degree (MSc, MA, or higher) in climate change and development, disaster risk management natural resource management, environmental science, risk assessment, environmental engineering or a related field.
- Experience
  - At least 8 years of experience addressing issues specific to Caribbean SIDS surrounding climate change vulnerability and risk, or other related development issues.
  - At least 5 years of strong experience in addressing issues specific to Caribbean SIDS surrounding climate change and vulnerability.
  - Experience in the application of climate projections from climate modeled data in vulnerability analyzes / assessment is an asset.
  - Sound understanding of national and local development planning processes in the Caribbean especially knowledge of the NAP / NAMA / NDC development or implementation process in the Caribbean.
  - Previous work experience in a UN organization is desirable.
  - Previous work in any of the beneficiary countries and a similar project is highly desirable.
  - Ability to transfer analytical results into simple and actionable solutions (based on job experience / field work).
  - GIS and / statistical analysis and writing skills would be a strong asset.