International Consultant for developing KM methodology and producing KM products

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (GoKR), European Union (EU) and the United Nations have launched the Spotlight Initiative (SI), a multi-year programme aimed at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and harmful practices (HP). The SI aims to support transformative change on the ground to end VAWG, in numerous countries globally, including the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative comes with the highest level of commitment globally and will be governed by the UN Deputy Secretary General and the Vice President of the EU Commission. 

The goal of the Spotlight Initiative (SI) in the Kyrgyz Republic is for all women and girls, particularly those most vulnerable, to live a life free of violence and harmful practices, including child marriage and ala kachuu. It is built around six pillars developed after an extensive global theory of change exercise:

1. Policies and legislation 

2. Institutions 

3. Violence Prevention 

4. Services 

5. Data 

6. Women’s movement and civil society 

Having recognized the complex interplay between individual, relationship, community and societal factors that influence gender inequalities and gender based violence the Programme has proposed an innovative and cohesive approach to community mobilization that prioritizes the voice of survivors and other women and girls in providing solutions to ending violence before it begins. It was done through co-creation of several innovative/transformative processes and tools such as GALS (Gender Action Learning at community and institutional levels), OSPA (Oxford scenario planning approach), design thinking/user journey and media self-assessment. All these processes were led by CSOs to reinforce the SI Kyrgyzstan’s focus on changing the normal modes of operation. To further disseminate above knowledge and practices among the broader CSO community the Programme seeks to hire the local consultant to co-create and develop knowledge products in a participatory way both capturing explicit and tacit knowledge  and facilitate group reflections. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the SI Programme Coordinator and Programme Officer, the Consultant will work to ensure the effective knowledge management system through (i) co-creation of knowledge documenting methodology and tools, (ii) validation of transformative nature of knowledge and practices and (iii) preparation of the final knowledge products.

Specific responsibilities and tasks of the Consultant include:

• Explore SI knowledge management strategy and action plan, guidance on documenting innovative/transformative practices, all knowledge base generated within Phases I and II related to innovative/transformative approaches
• Facilitate joint session to co-create the concept of the KM documenting, key questions and data collection plan and tools
• Based on consultations finalize methodology and tools and instruct KM documenting consultant on its application 
• Hold regular joint planning sessions with UN Women to check-in details and report on progress
• Discuss and agree with UN Women the structure of the final knowledge document
• Oversee the process of data collection and provide hands-on support when needed
• Based on analysis of collected data prepare draft of the knowledge documents on at least 4 practices (Oxford scenario planning, GALS, Design thinking and media self-assessment)
• Present the drafts and facilitate group review and reflection to collect and document inputs/feedback
• Facilitate peer-review sessions with engagement of UN Women, Implementing Partners and Beneficiaries, Spotlight RUNOs, CSNRG
• Based on findings prepare final drafts of the knowledge documents
• Support to prepare presentation of KM products during KM fair

Duration & Deliverables Timeframe:

The assignment will be for 15 working days for a period of January 2023-March 2023.

The Assignment should commence on March 31, 2023

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights issues
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with national and local partners
• Knowledge and understanding of UN system
• Past experience of work in a national environment
• Excellent writing, analytical, training, presentation skills
• IT literacy with sufficient use of Microsoft Words, Excel and Power Point Presentation

Behavioral Competencies:

• Very effective at multi-tasking
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong initiative-taker
• Excellent communication skills
• Focuses on impact and results for client
• Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with client and external actors
• Participates effectively in team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• University degree in Social Sciences, gender studies, human rights, national development, or other relevant social science fields

Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience in development projects’ monitoring and evaluation, research, data analysis and KM system building and documentation, preferably in the area of gender equality, women empowerment and elimination of gender based violence
• Proven experience in facilitation of group reflections and documenting KAPs (knowledge, attitude and practices)
• Experience in drafting reports, knowledge products, editing and peer-reviews, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis

Language

• Proficiency in professional written English is required, knowledge of Russian is an asset 

• CV
• Dully filled Personal History Form P11;
• aggregated financial offer*
• Writing sample

*The applicants are required to submit an aggregated financial offer (“aggregated financial offer” is the total sum of all financial claims of the candidate for accomplishment of all tasks spelled out in this ToR).

Management arrangements:

The contractor will work under direct supervision of UN Women Kyrgyzstan Representative and guidance of UN Women National Programme Officer.

Financial arrangements:

Payment will be disbursed upon submission and approval of deliverables and certification by UN Women National Programme Officer that the services have been satisfactorily performed as specified below:

• Deliverable 1,2 (5 working days) – 50%;
• Deliverables 3, 4 (10 working days) – 50%;

Attention:

All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment.

Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.