UN Jobs In Kenya - FGM/C Policy Consultant, Nairobi with extensive planned missions into Somaliland

United Nations Population Fund – Somalia CO
TERMS OF REFERENCE FGM/C Policy Consultant
Consultancy Title: FGM/C Policy Consultant Type of Contract: Special Service Contract (SSA),
Duration of contract: Three months from the date the consultancy is awarded Duty Station: UNPA Nairobi with extensive planned missions into Somaliland
Background UNFPA Somalia has in the past five years supported activities towards the abandonment of FGM/C both at the community level and policy level. This policy is aimed at consolidating the policy advocacy interventions to advance and enhance the policy environment toward FGM/C abandonment.
Main assignment of the Consultant
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in developing an FGM/C Policy
More Specifically the consultant will perform the following tasks:
 Document the current status of FGM/C in the country through an extensive literature review of studies, newspaper reports, legal and policy documents, analytical reports and research documents and surveys from different organizations etc.  Documentation of promising interventions and good practice on FGM/C within Somaliland and in the region with a view to informing policy recommendations (including a review of existing policies and strategies in the region from countries of similar cultural and religious background as Somaliland)  Identify

policy gaps and make policy recommendations. Methodology
The consultant will be expected to propose the most effective methodology for achieving the proposed tasks. The methodology will include
 Review of studies, newspaper reports, legal and policy documents, analytical reports and research documents and surveys from different organizations etc.
 Formal interviews with programme heads of, CSO's' and government and UN Agencies implementing FGM/C related interventions in Somaliland.  A review of the laws and legislation in Somaliland pertaining to gender and child protection and identify their adequacy or otherwise in addressing FGM/C  Conduct briefing and validation meetings for different stakeholders at different stages of the consultancy to provide feedback and get feedback on the process and the draft documents developed.
Outputs

• An inception report upon award of the contract highlighting the following: o A detailed proposed methodology for carrying out the assignment o detailed work plan o Proposed tools for the assignment
  
• A draft report highlighting key findings of the desk review by the end of the first month. The draft report will include the following: o Findings on FGM programs/interventions carried out over the past five years by different players and identifying gaps or areas where there have been no interventions.
  o Findings on promising interventions and good practice on FGM/C within Somaliland and in the region to form the basis for policy recommendations o Findings on key provisions of the laws and legislation in Somaliland pertaining to child protection and gender issues and their adequacy or inadequacies in addressinig issues of FGM/C(Making a case for an FGM/C specific law and policy by the end of the second month;  Deliver a draft Zero (0) FGM policy document detailing policy guidelines; recommendations and action plan  Organize briefing and validation meetings in Somaliland with the Government Ministries; CSOs, and other UN Agencies and in Nairobi with the GTG and GBV WG; and other UN Agencies  At the end of the assignment produce the final FGM/C policy and action plan
  

Qualification and Experience

• Masters Degree in Gender Studies, Social Science or Law with at least five years of experience in gender work.
• Well versed on the FGM issues in the Somalia / Somaliland or in the region
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent interview and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Competent research skills
• Language: Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of the Somali language is an advantage. Core Competencies
  
  
• Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
• Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
  
  Consultancy Fees
  The consultant will be paid an agreed monthly fee based on the UNFPA approved rates for the Short Services consultancy of similar level and experience. UNFPA will be responsible and will pay all travel related expenses including DSA for Somaliland at the approved UN Rates
  Special Conditions
  The consultant will be expected to abide by the requisite safety and security requirements for the UN for Somalia and may require to attend certain security related briefings and training.
  How to Apply: Please send a completed UN P-11 form and curriculum vitae, marked " FGM Policy Consultant in Somaliland" by 21st June 2011 to: UNFPA - Hargeisa, UN Common Compound or e-mail to: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org. UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest. Women and Somali Diasporas are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on UNFPA please visit the site http://www.unfpa.org.