UNDP International Consultant-Uptake of GIMAC Network Recommendations by AU Jobs in Ethiopia

UNDP International Consultant-Uptake of GIMAC Network Recommendations by AU Jobs in Ethiopia

Background

The Gender is My Agenda Campaign (GIMAC) is a network of 55+ civil society organizations dedicated to promoting gender equality and accountability for women's rights. Established in 2002 during the OAU transformation, GIMAC engages AU Member States on African women's rights at bi-annual CSO meetings alongside AU Summits.

While GIMAC's advocacy efforts have shown positive impacts, a systematic analysis was lacking. In 2022, the network conducted a comprehensive review of its activities, creating a monitoring tool to track recommendations' incorporation into AU decisions. The report can be accessed here

The AU Theme for 2023 was "Accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)," the world's largest free trade area. The AfCFTA holds potential for African economic growth, but equitable distribution of benefits, especially for women and marginalized groups, is crucial.

CSO/WROs are pivotal in advocating for women's and marginalized groups' rights under the AfCFTA. They educate and empower at the community level, ensuring inclusivity in benefiting from AfCFTA opportunities. Additionally, they engage in policy advocacy at national and regional levels to promote gender equality and social justice in AfCFTA implementation.

The objective of this consultancy is to monitor, document, and track the uptake of CSO/WROs recommendations by the AU on the African Union Theme for the Year 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be required to undertake the following tasks:

Track and monitor the uptake of the 2023 CSO recommendations on the AU Theme of 2023 - the

Acceleration of Implementation of AfCFTA in continental and regional policy decisions. This will involve:

Identifying the key CSO recommendations on the AU Theme of 2023 - the Acceleration of Implementation of AfCFTA

Tracking the progress of these recommendations through the AU's decision-making process

Monitoring the implementation of these recommendations by AU member states and regional economic communities

Develop a report that provides a comprehensive analysis of the uptake of the 2023 CSO recommendations, including the following:

An overview of the key CSO recommendations

A summary of the progress made on each recommendation

An assessment of the impact of the recommendations on the AU's policies and programs

Recommendations

for how to improve the uptake of CSO recommendations in the future

Deliverables

A report that provides a comprehensive analysis of the uptake of the 2023 CSO recommendations on the

AU Theme of 2023 - the Acceleration of Implementation of AfCFTA

A presentation on the findings of the report in Addis Ababa in August 2024


Functional Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of the global and Africa regional GEWEas well as related regional priorities in Africa.

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Good knowledge of the African Union.

Other Relevant Skills

The consultant will be required to be computer literate, have excellent writing, analytical and communicative skills and be flexible in terms of working hours.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

An advanced degree in International Law, Development studies, Political science, Gender studies, or related Social Science field

Experience

At least 6 years of progressive experience in national, sub-regional and regional policy evaluation and assessment, research and advocacy initiatives on GEWE issues.

Substantive experience in evaluating and assessing organizational policy advocacy and influencing at continental policy spaces

Technical Policy Skills with a deep familiarity and knowledge of the legislative process and experience with the advocacy spectrum, as well as the political landscape, policy opportunities, and roles of various influencers and decision- makers in a particular locale.

Experience in gender advocacy, gender policy development, gender coordination, partner engagement, strategy development and implementation.

Ability to analyze organizational processes, identify constraints and opportunities and recommend targeted solutions.

Experience in working with women’s organizations at continental, regional national and community levels.

Language:

Excellent communication skill (written and oral) in English language.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP International Consultant-Uptake of GIMAC Network Recommendations by AU Jobs in Ethiopia

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