Consultancy: Technical Expert, Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Verified listing

The technical expert will report to Portfolio Manager EVAW, GOV and HR, and will focus on the following areas:
1. Facilitate the formation and active role of WPC in the provincial assembly.
2. Enhance women parliamentarians’ advocacy and promotion of gender-responsive legal reforms and institutional processes to advance women’s participation and representation (including initiatives to address violence against women in politics).
3. Ensure provision of technical expertise to support legislative drafting and policy development along with data collection and analysis for informed decision-making.
4. Support research studies and campaigns in collaboration with civil society, to increase inclusiveness and representation of women and socially marginalized groups in the electoral and political process.

Overall responsibilities include:

• Develop monthly workplan and obtain approval from concerned units.
• Activate the WPC and support its setting up.
• Support women’s political participation agenda and enhance the role of the WPC and women parliamentarians.
• Provide technical advice on gender-sensitive legislative processes, including review and amendment of pro-womenlegislations/ legal documents.
• Assist the WPC in the development of policy briefs, position papers, and other advocacy materials to support gender-responsive legislation.
• Provide strategic advice on improving coordination between the Assembly, development partners, civil society organizations,and the public.
• Facilitate research on emerging gender issues (globally, nationally and at provincial level) and provide evidence-basedrecommendations to the WPC.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge products such as reports, case studies, and best practices related to women’s politicalparticipation and legislative impact.
• Assist in developing and implementing advocacy strategies to promote gender equality and women's rights within thelegislative framework.
• Represent WPC at provincial, national and international forums, conferences, meetings as required.
• Provide regular reports on progress, challenges, and recommendations to the Chairperson and members of the WPC.
• Support the WPC in documenting lessons learned and best practices to inform future initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with the Chairperson WPC to ensure alignment of activities with the WPC’s strategic objectives.
  Prepare and present technical reports, policy briefs, and other documents to the WPC and relevant committees.

Inputs:
UN Women will provide the Consultant with background information/ material and technical support for implementing the work plan.
Work-related travel costs will be paid as per UN Women policies.

Education:
Master’s degree in gender, women’s studies, Psychology, law, social sciences, international development, international relations, or other development-related fields.
A bachelor's with an additional 2 years of experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of working with government departments and/ or civil society on women’s empowerment and leadership, including experience in making policy frameworks.
• Substantive knowledge and experience on gender equality and women’s empowerment at policy level.
• Experience of developing strategies on awareness-raising, civic engagement and women’s participation/ leadership in the political sphere.
• Experience in coordination and advocacy between diverse partners.
• Good knowledge of the parliamentary system or UN system is an asset.
  Work experience with political set ups (National/ Provincial Assembly) will be an asset.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Urdu.