Consultant - UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2028-2032 for the Pacific
Organizational Context
The United Nations in the Pacific is developing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2028-2032, a key strategic document for UN support across 14 Pacific Island Countries and Territories. This framework aligns the UN system with national and regional priorities and SDG acceleration, guided by inclusive stakeholder consultations and evidence.
Job Purpose
This consultancy role is crucial for the formulation of the UNSDCF 2028-2032 in the Pacific. The consultant will provide expert technical advice and quality assurance on integrating key programming principles, including Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE), Leave No One Behind (LNOB), and disability inclusion. The purpose is to ensure these principles are embedded across all outcomes, outputs, and indicators. The role involves conducting analytical reviews to identify inclusion gaps, developing recommendations, and supporting stakeholder consultations to strengthen the framework's inclusivity and effectiveness in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
Provide specialist advice and quality assurance on the integration of HRBA, GEWE, LNOB, and disability inclusion into all UNSDCF outcomes, outputs, and indicators. Conduct analytical reviews to identify barriers and opportunities for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable populations. Develop technical guidance and recommendations to enhance inclusion within the Cooperation Framework and Country Implementation Plans. Offer substantive expertise to support stakeholder consultations on inclusion and participation. Provide detailed technical input for the formulation, testing, and adjustment of the Results Matrix, including results statements, indicators, baselines, and targets. Ensure alignment of indicators with SDGs and UN programming principles, supporting data disaggregation. Coordinate technical reviews among Multi-Country Offices and inter-agency groups. Draft and review UNSDCF sections related to inclusion, programming principles, RBM, and M&E. Support the facilitation of validation consultations and manage feedback.
Work Experience
Requires at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in inclusion, human rights, gender equality, youth, disability inclusion, results-based management, or development programming. Demonstrated practical experience applying HRBA, GEWE, and LNOB principles, particularly with vulnerable populations, is essential. Experience in developing or quality-assuring results matrices and indicators is necessary. Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder processes is also required.
Skills
Expertise in HRBA, GEWE, LNOB, and disability inclusion. Strong analytical, drafting, organization, facilitation, and communication skills. Experience with Results-Based Management (RBM) and developing results matrices. Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder processes and manage document review workflows. Familiarity with UN programming principles, UNSDCF processes, and SDG indicators is desirable.