Consultant – Leadership and Management Skills Development (Local Post for Indian Nationals and Applicants with Valid Work Permit)

Title:                                 Consultant – Leadership and Management Skills Development (Local Post for Indian Nationals and Applicants with Valid Work Permit)
Duty Station:                   New Delhi (Home Based, India)
Contact Type:                  SSA
Contact Duration:           10 Days (Spread over 01 Month)
No of Positions:              1 Position
Contract Supervision:    Country Representative, UN Women India CO.

Consultant –  Leadership and Management Skills Development
Introduction and Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women’s India Country Office, based in New Delhi, India, works to accelerate the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women through the strengthening of strategic partnerships, technical and policy advisory services and advocacy with governmental, inter-governmental and civil society partners. In addition, UN Women CO is charged with leading and coordinating the UN system’s work on gender equality, including through ensuring accountability for results.

As part of its mission to improve organizational capacity and build strong leadership, UN Women is seeking to conduct a two-day workshop for its team leaders. The goal is to enhance leadership skills and team management capabilities, fostering a more effective and collaborative work environment that aligns with UN Women’s core objectives of women’s empowerment and sustainable impact.

This Terms of Reference (TOR) is prepared for the engagement of an individual consultant to conduct a two-day workshop aimed at capacity building for team leaders on the key aspects of leadership and team management. The purpose of this workshop is to enhance the leadership abilities and management skills of the participants, enabling them to lead their teams more effectively, drive better performance, and foster a collaborative work environment.

Functions:

Key Focus Areas to Target:

UN Women India CO recently conducted a business transformation workshop during which certain ideal values, practices and behaviour emerged as our focus areas to improve on. Further UN Women has also conducted a 360 degree feedback for its managers recently. In alignment with that, we in UN Women wishes to hire a Consultant to prioritize and cultivate the following ideal values with capacity-building initiatives for managers. The commitment to the mandate of empowering women, fostering respect and compassion across all levels, and encouraging collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity will be paramount. Additionally, the Consultant should emphasize sustainability, integrity, and efficiency, while also championing the principles of gender equality and leaving no one behind (LNOB). These values will not only enhance our organizational culture but also ensure that our team leads and other senior colleagues embody these ideals in their daily practices and interactions.

Furthermore, we anticipate that the Consultant will focus on integrating the identified ideal practices and behaviors into their training and capacity-building efforts. This includes fostering a culture of strong planning and respect for deadlines, as well as providing training and orientation for new hires to promote inclusivity and eliminate bias. We seek to instill a culture of accountability and proactiveness, supported by respectful communication and a safe working environment. Emphasizing decentralized decision-making, cross-learning, mentorship, and work-life balance will be crucial. The Consultant should also encourage timely and constructive feedback, open communication, and mutual respect to create an environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute.

Objectives:

The primary objectives of the workshop are to:

• Strengthen leadership skills, including decision-making, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
• Enhance team management capabilities, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and motivation techniques.
• Build self-awareness and emotional intelligence to effectively lead and support diverse teams.
• Foster collaboration and trust within teams to drive high performance and achieve organizational goals.
• Enhance managers’ negotiation skills.

Scope of Work:

The scope of the work includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:

• Design and develop a two-day leadership and team management workshop tailored to the needs of the team leaders.
• Deliver the workshop through engaging and interactive sessions, including case studies, role plays, and group activities.
• Provide practical tools and techniques for effective leadership and team management.
• Facilitate group discussions to allow participants to share experiences and apply concepts to real-life situations.
• Offer individual feedback and action plans for post-workshop application of the skills learned.

Deliverables:

The consultant will be required to deliver the following:

• A detailed workshop agenda and materials prior to the workshop.
• Successful delivery of a two-day workshop for team leads.
• Post-workshop report, including a summary of the workshop outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations for further development.

Duration and Timeline:

The duration of the engagement will be for a period of two days for the workshop delivery. Preparation and submission of the final report should be completed within one week after the workshop.

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Qualifications and Experience:

The consultant should have a master’s degree in Organizational development, Leadership Studies, or Business Administration, with at least 5 years of experience in conducting leadership training or capacity-building workshops, ideally within non-profit or social development sectors.

The selected consultant should possess the following experience:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering workshops focused on leadership and team management.
• Specialized knowledge in leadership development, team dynamics, and organizational behavior.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to tailor content to meet the specific needs of the organization.
• Preferred experience working with teams in relevant or similar sectors.

Assessment Criteria:

• Interview (80 Points)
• Submission of Work Portfolio showcasing similar assignments (20 Points)

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Closing Statement:

This TOR is intended to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for the leadership and team management workshop. The organization reserves the right to modify the scope and deliverables as needed to meet the objectives of the assignment.