National Consultant, Capacity Needs Assessment
Organizational Context
UN Women in Palestine works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve gender equality. Aligned with national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2023-2025), its efforts focus on governance, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women's peace and security. The "Sawasya III" joint programme supports justice, security, and social institutions in mainstreaming gender and providing gender-responsive services to women survivors of violence.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to assess the institutional and human resource capacities of Governorate's Affairs offices in the West Bank to identify their capacity development needs. The assessment will inform targeted interventions to strengthen these offices' ability to deliver inclusive, gender-responsive, and survivor-centered services to women and girls who are victims and survivors of violence. The consultant will conduct a needs assessment, identify priorities, and develop a capacity-building plan to enhance service delivery in line with the National Referral System.
Responsibilities
Develop an inception report detailing the work plan, assessment criteria, and methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection. Conduct a desk review of relevant national and international references, including the National Referral System. Engage in individual and group meetings with relevant officers to gather data on needs and recommendations. Review work practices, procedures, and mechanisms to identify challenges and capacity gaps. Conduct field visits as needed to observe procedures and logistical requirements. Consult with service providers from governmental and civil society sectors. Assess human resources, administrative, procedural, and logistical capacity needs of Governorate's Affairs Offices. Develop a comprehensive assessment report and capacity-building plan, including specific, actionable recommendations. Present findings in a validation workshop and submit a final narrative report detailing the assignment, achievements, methodology, lessons learned, and recommendations.
Work Experience
Requires at least 3 years of experience in gender equality, women's rights, and violence against women. Experience in developing assessments, policies, capacity-building plans, or guidelines on VAW, women's access to justice, or gender equality is essential. Experience with the social protection system in Palestine and the National Referral System is also required. Experience with the UN system or international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues, accountability, creative problem-solving, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, stakeholder engagement, leading by example, sound knowledge of international human rights and gender justice standards, proven experience in protection and access to justice and security, ability to build and sustain effective client relationships, and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical users.