GEDSI Specialist - to support a province-level, gender-responsive analysis of El Niño risks and GEDSI-responsive interventions in Viet Nam, Home-basec, National Consultant
Organizational Context
UN Women Viet Nam works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, aligning with national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The office focuses on climate change, disaster risk reduction, economic transformation, and a just society. This role supports efforts to ensure gender-responsive disaster risk reduction and humanitarian action, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to conduct a province-level Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) analysis of El Niño risks in Viet Nam. The specialist will produce a Viet Nam Gender Alert, propose targeted interventions for vulnerable groups, and support UN Women's engagement in national and regional El Niño coordination. The role is crucial for strengthening the gender-responsiveness of the inter-agency response and informing UN Women's strategic actions during the El Niño event and potential transition periods.
Responsibilities
The GEDSI Specialist will lead the analysis of El Niño risks at the province level, focusing on sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data. Key responsibilities include producing a Viet Nam Gender Alert, developing specific intervention proposals for vulnerable groups, and contributing to the gender-responsiveness of the inter-agency El Niño response. The consultant will also support UN Women's participation in national and regional coordination mechanisms, building on existing contingency plans and risk assessments. This involves synthesizing information, identifying gaps, and ensuring that the needs and capacities of women and girls are central to preparedness and response efforts.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, and/or disaster risk reduction is required. Experience in conducting research, analysis, and developing policy recommendations, particularly in humanitarian or development contexts, is essential. Prior experience working with UN agencies or in Viet Nam is highly desirable.
Skills
Expertise in Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) analysis; Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills; Knowledge of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation; Ability to work with sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data; Excellent communication and coordination skills.