Deadline: 18-Apr-22
UN Women has announced the applications to assess the impact of COVID-19 on access to justice for women and Marginalized Groups in Indonesia.
Objectives
The overall objective of this assignment is to assess the impact of COVID-19 on access to justice for women and marginalized communities in Indonesia. The assessment’s findings and recommendations aim to support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Indonesia, civil society, and key relevant stakeholders in Indonesia to advance a gender-responsive of the justice sector in the context of alleviating the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, this consultancy will assess the digitization of justice during COVID-19 and its implications for women and marginalized communities. The research findings and recommendations are expected to include challenges and opportunities presented by the Pandemic and how e-justice will enhance intersectional and genderresponsive justice in Indonesia for women and marginalized communities. Furthermore, these consultations will contribute to the Asia-Pacific regional Access to Justice engagements supporting gender-responsive COVID-19 recovery that enhances women’s access to justice, assesses trends in women’s access to justice, and support Indonesia to build back better.
Scope of Work
Under the overall supervision of the UN Women WPS Analyst/A2J Focal Point and A2J Regional Program Coordinator, the Service Provider will be working closely with government and non-government stakeholders from the justice sector to achieve the following tasks:
- Assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to justice for women and marginalized groups and map relevant initiatives taken to address emerging challenges.
- Mapping the status of e-justice/digitalization in the justice sector from the perspective of women and marginalized groups in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Time Frame and Location
Tentatively throughout April 2022 to September 2022, the project location is in Indonesia
Qualifications
- The Service Provider hired must fulfill the following requirements:
- Officially registered legal entity with a valid registration;
- Minimum five (5) years of working experience on gender equality and women’s empowerment, preferably on advocacy initiatives that have strong access to justice;
- Demonstrated organizational experience and expertise in access justice for women and marginalized groups through programmatic interventions, research/assessment, and policy advocacy.
- Sound experience in producing research/assessment-based reports and policy briefs in the areas of access to justice/gender equality and women empowerment.
- Experience in designing and implementing A2J/GEWE interventions, research, and policy advocacy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic is desirable and will be considered an advantage;
- Strong organizational experience in building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders of justice/gender equality and networks with relevant partners, including women-led organizations, CSOs, government agencies, and justice sector;
- Proven capacity to convene consultations and dialogue and interviews with diverse stakeholders of justice;
- Sound knowledge of the legal framework, policies, and interventions on justice, particularly for women and marginalized groups in Indonesia.
- Composition of the team:
- The team composition is expected to include at least but not limited to the following core members:
- Team leader with expertise on gender equality and law/justice issues (100%);
- Research and coordination experts (50%) (with expertise in carrying out research/assessment on gender equality and law/justice issues)
- Finance and Admin Officer (30%).
- The team composition is expected to include at least but not limited to the following core members:
- The Team Leader should have the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development Studies, Social Sciences, Politics, Law, Human Rights, Gender, Women Studies, Economics or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the area of access to justice, human rights, and law.
- Substantive experience in conducting research, review assessment, and evaluation, especially those related to the justice sector.
- Proficient in English.
Role and Responsibilities
Under the overall technical guidance of UN Women, the Service Provider is expected to perform the following roles and responsibilities:
- Performing and delivering the tasks required in the TOR, including leading and conducting the assessment and scoping study;
- Coordinating with key stakeholders and key relevant partners for consultations, FGD, and key informant interviews; and
- Provide a presentation based on the assessment results to relevant stakeholders based on the list developed for dissemination.
For more information, visit https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/RFP-%20COVID-19%20Impact%20Assessment%20on%20A2J_Updated_4%20April%202022.pdf
