UN Women National Consultant - Documentation and Research
Organizational Context
UN Women India works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, with a focus on Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB). This role supports the Annual Feminist Pre-Budget Consultation, a platform for stakeholders to discuss gender equality from a fiscal perspective and inform policy.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to support the planning, coordination, and documentation of UN Women India's Annual Feminist Pre-Budget Consultation. The consultant will ensure effective organisation of the event, including preparation of key documents, stakeholder coordination, and capturing deliberations and outcomes. The role contributes to strengthening gender-responsive public financing and informing policy through evidence-based recommendations.
Responsibilities
The consultant will coordinate the organization of the Feminist Pre-Budget Consultation. Key responsibilities include organizing planning meetings, managing participant registration and communication, drafting and finalizing the concept note and agenda, preparing and issuing invitations to speakers, and coordinating notetaking and event reporting. The consultant will also develop a communications outreach plan, support social media amplification, and ensure dissemination of final recommendations and the event report to stakeholders.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national/state level is required, preferably in development projects focused on Gender Responsive Governance, Gender Equality, and Women Empowerment. Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring/evaluation, and working with governments on gender issues, particularly gender-responsive budgeting, is desirable. Proficiency in computer software is also necessary.
Skills
Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Communication (Oral and Written), Event Planning, Documentation, Research, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Computer Proficiency (MS Word, Excel).