Background: 
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) aims to promote equality, reproductive health, and rights globally, including in contexts like gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response. UNFPA plays a crucial role in strengthening data collection and case recording on GBV) in Moldova.The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) is one of the key UNFPA national partners, collaborating in the development and implementation of policies related to gender equality and GBV prevention. The Ministry is leading a complex reform of the social assistance system (RESTART), which aims to promote and ensure the respect of social protection and assistance rights of the vulnerable population of the Republic of Moldova.In line with the key priorities under the reform, the Ministry has established a model for systematic data collection from the Territorial Structures and Agencies for Social Assistance (STAS/ATAS), including on cases of GBV. This process aims to facilitate regular and timely processing of reported cases. This will further contribute towards strengthening the overall case management.UNFPA Moldova in partnership with the MLSP developed a comprehensive description of GBV services and indicators for monitoring and evaluating GBV services. Additionally, a tool has been created to analyze data on GBV incidence and access to services at the district level on a monthly basis. UNFPA has also supported the MLSP with conducting GBV case management training seminars for all community social workers.In this framework, UNFPA Moldova seeks to contract a consultant (here and after “The Consultant”) to support the national system in ensuring efficient recording of GBV case registrations monitoring and analysis, at the rayonal level. 
Purpose and Scope of work: 
The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the national system in strengthening the capacities of STAS, by mentoring and coaching STAS professionals to improve GBv case registration, data collection and timely reporting of disaggregated data on GBV. More specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks, including but not limited to: 
 Work closely with the MLSP team responsible for GBV case registration, data collection and producing weekly reports on trends on GBV cases across the country, ensuring that the collected data is rigorously disaggregated; Extend regular coaching and mentoring support to STAS teams, to ensure more effective usage of the digital GBV case registration system; Provide capacity development assistance to STAS teams as needed, to improve the reporting of cases of GBV; Participate in regular meetings with STAS and MLSP team, provide updates and recommendations for overcoming identified bottlenecks and challenges; Conduct field travel to attend coordination meetings, provide one on one coaching and follow-up with STAS teams as necessary; Provide inputs in the analysis of data trends in reporting cases of GBV and production of weekly reports; Submit monthly progress reports on major tasks performed. 
Duration and Working Schedule: 
The work is expected to commence on 1 December 2024 and end by 31 August 2025 during which all the activities and outputs envisaged under the present assignment are expected to be performed. 
The volume of consultancy for the consultant has been estimated as full-time consultancy for 9 months, up to 200 full working daysThe provision of envisaged deliverables approved by UNFPA would be the only criteria for the Contractor’s work to be considered completed and eligible for payment/s. 
Qualifications and Experience:  
Education:  
Bachelor degree in human rights, sociology, gender studies, public relations, development studies and/or other social science related areas relevant for the assignment is an advantage; Additional training and certification in the field of gender equality, human rights, gender-based violence etc. would be an advantage. 
Knowledge and Experience:      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

At least 2 years of experience in project management and/or coordination or any close related experience is required; At least 2 years of experience in delivering trainings, coaching and capacity mentoring, and coordinating program/project teams is required; Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly in the social protection sector, is highly desirable; Previous experience in working with/in government sector in the field of gender equality and ending violence against women would be considered an asset; Experience in data collection and analyses would be considered an asset. 
Languages:  
Excellent command of Romanian and Russian, knowledge of English would be an advantage. 
Compensation and Benefits: 
Payment will be done on a monthly basis, as per the number of days worked, upon positive evaluation and approval by UNFPA of the monthly activity reports and timesheets, timely submitted by the National Consultant. The daily rate is established based on the requirements included in this Terms of Reference and expertise of the Consultant, in alignment with UNFPA Policy and Procedures for Contracting Individual Consultants. 
Requirements for concluding the Contract with Individual Consultants:  Please note that before starting its assignment the selected consultant would be asked to submit a series of documents (health statement, certification of health insurance; ID card, supplier form, security certificates, etc.), as well as to follow two mandatory online courses: i) Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and ii) Fraud and Corruption Awareness.  
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse https://extranet.unfpa.org/Apps/PSEA2017/ Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention https://extranet.unfpa.org/Apps/Antifraud/English/story_html5.html 
UNFPA Work Environment: 
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more. 
Disclaimer: 
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements.  
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.   
To view the complete job description and apply to this position, click \"Apply Now\" below. 






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





Apply for this job











Recommended for you




    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐