International Consultant - GIMAC Network Coordinator

Background:

Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1996 to promote women’s participation in conflict prevention, management, and resolution in Africa. FAS empowers African women to take active roles in decision-making processes at all levels, advocating for gender equality across the continent.

The Gender is My Agenda Campaign (GIMAC) Network is a platform comprising over 55 civil society organizations dedicated to advancing gender equality and women's rights. Established during the transformation of the OAU, GIMAC network has advocated for women's participation in the African Union (AU) decision-making process and monitors AU member states' commitments to gender equality, including the implementation of the Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa (SDGEA).

In line with its mission, FAS, as the GIMAC Network host and coordinator, and UN Women seek a consultant to support coordination efforts and broader advocacy activities.

Job Summary
The consultant will primarily be responsible for the coordination and management of activities and events as per overall GIMAC agenda. This role will also involve coordinating advocacy efforts and maintaining effective communication between the GIMAC Network, key stakeholders, and participants, with a focus on integrating young women's voices in AU processes.

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work

Deliverables:
The consultant is expected to deliver the following: 
1.    Work Plan: A detailed approved work plan outlining the specific tasks to be performed, along with timelines and key milestones.
2.    Mid-Term Progress Report: A mid-term progress report submitted at the midpoint of the consultancy, detailing completed activities and supporting documents.
3.    Final Report: A comprehensive final report summarizing all completed activities against the original work plan, and all the supporting documents.

Reporting
The Consultant will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at the UN Women Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA. The report and supporting documents submitted by the consultant will be revised by Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) who is the host and Coordinator of the GIMAC Network.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy. 

Competencies :

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.

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

Functional Competencies:

•    Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs and engage diverse stakeholders.
•    Ability to communicate effectively across languages and cultural contexts.
•    Commitment to GIMAC’s Core Values: Integrity, fairness, and respect for diversity.
•    Strong understanding of gender equality and youth empowerment in Africa.
•    Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including AU bodies, donors, and civil society actors.
•    Ability to work in diverse environments and treat all people fairly.

Education and Certification:
• Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
•    At least 5 years of relevant experience in gender equality, youth advocacy, or network coordination.
•    Previous experience with UN Women, GIMAC or other CSOs networks working with the AU is considered an advantage
•    Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training, workshops, and conferences.
•    Strong knowledge of gender issues and youth empowerment in the African context.
•    Strong organizational and communication skills.

Languages:
•    Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken)

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.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.