Gender and Environment Data National Consultant for the Philippines

Background

Background/Context

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.

The nexus between gender and climate change presents a complex and pressing issue that demands broadened understanding and attention. Unpacking gender dimensions within climate-related concerns, policies and programmes is important to enhance social, economic, and environmental outcomes. In particular, exploring the gender and climate change nexus is key to reducing gender vulnerability, the differentiated impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, promoting the empowerment and opportunities of women and men in all their diversities, enhancing their access to environmental decision-making, and ensuring a just transition.

Data plays a critical role in uncovering gender-climate change nexus issues, informing actions, and supporting the monitoring of policy implementation and outcomes. The statistical community at various levels has been advancing statistical guidance and tools in the areas of gender, climate change, and the intertwining between the two. They include, for instance, the , the , the Asia-Pacific , the , and . Understanding particular circumstances, needs, and priorities of countries is essential for policy-relevant applications of these tools and guidance in addressing national gender-climate change concerns.

Monitoring SDG implementation at the national level is challenging. Data availability, coordination across the entire statistical system, technical capacity, and access to IT infrastructure are key barriers for member States to measure their progress towards achieving the SDGs. The context-specific challenges faced by each country in measuring the SDGs require tailored solutions. Given the cross-cutting nature of the SDGs and the increasing demand for timely, granular, and relevant official statistics, there is a clear need for the coordination of data from different areas to facilitate the production of more comprehensive and granular statistics that span the economy, society, and environment.

In this connection UN Women is seeking to engage a national consultant in the Philippines to support implementation of the project, supervised by the project managers at ESCAP and UN Women. The consultant will support production and use of selected priority indicators and statistics to understand the gender-climate change nexus and inform related policy.

The purpose of the consultancy is to improve the availability, accessibility and use of quality data and official statistics in support of sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific

The consultant will be reporting to Regional Gender Statistics Specialist, UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ultimate result of service

To build government capacity to identify existing national data sources toward the production of gender-climate change indicators based on national needs and priorities; and analyze/synthesize the data in user-friendly formats that respond to decisionmakers’ needs.

Activity 1: Support to the national government of the Philippines

1. Provide inputs to the design, and preparations of an initial multistakeholder national priority-setting (in-person) workshop to identify key information needs and priority areas for measurement, including identification of relevant national stakeholders for the project
2. Prepare presentations and materials and co-facilitate the national multistakeholder workshop and document workshop outcomes for further planning of national/regional activities
3. Develop a concept note for the national implementation of project activities based on discussions at the multistakeholder national workshop, as well as research on what data is available, and what is needed to bridge the gap to policy
4. Work with relevant national stakeholders to identify relevant national data sources and produce/compile priority indicators as identified by national stakeholders                     
5. Conceptualize and support relevant national stakeholders on the development of a knowledge product/s and dissemination materials e.g. policy briefs, infographics, social media posts etc., depending on national need, with key policy messages
6. Finalize national dissemination material(s) after feedback from national stakeholders

Activity 2: Regional level work

1. Prepare country to participate in a regional workshop to share/exchange the project experience, outputs, and good practices
2. Participate in and facilitate relevant sessions as needed at the regional workshop

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy. In the event of necessary travel on mission, travel costs and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) will be provided. Travel Authorization will be granted to the consultant prior to the travel date.

Competencies

Core Values: 

• Respect for Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Professionalism 

Core Competencies: 

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:  

Required Skills and Experience

ducation and Certification:

• Master’s Degree in social sciences, statistics, demography, communications or related fields

       •   A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum 5 years of work experience on analyzing, producing, or reprocessing social/gender data in coordination with national government institutions, is required.
• Experience in gender data analysis or climate data analysis, interpretation and synthesis is required.
• Familiarity with inequity and gender frameworks is desirable.
• Experience in coordinating government entities, conceptualizing and organizing national dialogues is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in both English and the national language (speaking and writing) is required.

How to Apply 

• Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from: )
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)
• 1 or 2 samples of materials (e.g. reports, presentations, papers) led by the applicant, showcasing data on gender and/or the environment (preferably where data has been generated by the applicant) will be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

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.)