Result of Service

The results of service will be: • Inception report outlining the methodology, work plan, and data collection tools (4 days) • Summary report of findings from the desk review, including key gaps and opportunities for GEDSI integration. (25 days) • Draft report presenting the baseline data, analysis, and preliminary recommendations for GEDSI integration. (12 days) • Final report, incorporating feedback from UNODC and stakeholders, along with practical recommendations and a roadmap for implementation. (12 days) • Debrief report with staff (3 days)

Work Location

Home based with travel

Expected duration

15.04-20.07.2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Corruption remains a significant obstacle to development globally and throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) region. Corruption is cross-cutting numerous illegal activities, from the process of harvesting and manufacturing illegal wood-based products, migrant smuggling and human trafficking to terrorism financing. Corruption of public officials is perceived as an enabler of serious and organized crimes that are undermining the countries` abilities to deliver the development agenda. Acknowledging that corruption is not gender neutral and intensifies the effects of marginalization, the UNODC Pacific Anti-Corruption programme, is dedicated to conduct a baseline analysis on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI analysis) to further inform the design, and shape a more nuanced understanding of gender and disabilities dynamics and its implications for its programming. Furthermore, the COSP resolution 10/10, calls upon the UNODC to mainstream a gender perspective into its relevant anti-corruption activities and programmes – https://www.unodc.org/documents/treaties/UNCAC/COSP/session10/resolutions/L-documents/2325384E_L.14_Rev.1.pdf This GEDSI analysis will be informed by UNOV/UNODC’s intersectional approach to gender equality, including gender mainstreaming. An intersectional gender equality approach ensures that interventions are based on an understanding of the convergence of different backgrounds, identities, and characteristics. In practical terms, it means that when, for example, conducting a gender analysis, personnel should consider what additional characteristics are compounding men’s, women’s, boy’s and/or girl’s experiences of discrimination and marginalisation. This applies equally to efforts to strengthen the enabling work environment for all, as well as to programmatic interventions. This GEDSI will allow the UNODC Pacific Anti-Corruption programme to gender mainstream its activities and implement relevant stand-alone component to strengthen the global knowledge and understanding of the linkages between gender and corruption. The importance of strengthening the data collection links directly to the evidence-base required for policies and programmes to prevent and combat corruption. GEDSI analysis will assesses: • Key gender equality, disability and social inclusion issues and barriers which might prevent some groups (such as women, women with disabilities, adolescent girls, or people with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity) from participating in and benefiting equally from the programme • How the above might constrain progress against investment objectives • Whether the approach outlined in the design could directly or indirectly exacerbate gender inequality • Where UNODC assistance should be targeted and gender equality activities to be included in the design. Under the direct supervision of the Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Advisor, the consultant will be responsible for: 1. Conducting a comprehensive desk review of existing literature, policies, and frameworks related to GEDSI and anti-corruption programming in the Pacific region. If sufficient information is not available, identify and utilize alternative sources such as interviews, focus groups, and surveys to fill data gaps. 2. Engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and development partners, to gather insights and perspectives on GEDSI-related challenges and opportunities in anti-corruption efforts. 3. Design and develop a questionnaire to engage with partners from civil society organizations and institutions to discuss gender-related issues and gather feedback. 4. Develop and administer tools to collect baseline data on GEDSI considerations in anti-corruption programming, focusing on gender and disability dynamics. 5. Analyze the findings and provide recommendations to strengthen GEDSI integration into the UNODC Pacific Anti-Corruption Programme (including but not limited to suggestion of specific indicators that measure progress towards gender equality, disability and social inclusion within the M&E framework and for reporting on progress implementing the program’s GEDSI strategy) 6. Provide technical guidance and support to programme staff on integrating GEDSI considerations into their work The Consultant will be required to liaise closely with the Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Advisor and relevant national counterparts to carry out the tasks. The GEDSI analysis will be informed and will follow the methodology and guidance provided in the GEDSI – good practice note DFAT – Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion analysis – Good practice note [PDF 1MB]. The following documentation will be used as a guiding documentation: • the thematic gender brief for UNODC staff entitled Mainstreaming Gender in Corruption projects / Programmes. The guidance note recognizes the disproportionate impact of corruption on women in some societies and the role of corruption as a barrier to accessing public services and requires staff to address the gender considerations in anti‐corruption interventions; • UNODC Strategy for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (2022-2026) where the organization has committed to moving beyond individual self-improvement among women and towards transforming unequal gender relations through contributing to changes in social norms, cultural values, and power structures. • The Time is Now – Addressing the Gender Dimensions of Corruption; • Mainstreaming Gender in corruption projects/programme – briefing note for UNODC staff https://www.unodc.org/documents/Gender/20-05712_Corruption_Brief_ebook_cb.pdf • SIDS resolution 10/2 which calls for a “whole-of-society approach” to fighting corruption: https://www.unodc.org/corruption/en/cosp/conference/session10-resolutions.html#Res.10-2

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sociology, gender studies, women’s studies, or related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in conducting GEDSI analyses is required. A minimum of two years experience in the field of human rights, gender equality and social inclusion and/or youth development, preferably in the Pacific region is required. Experience with anti-corruption issues is desirable. Demonstrated understanding of contemporary gender issues in the Pacific region is desirable Experience in the design and implementation of social development interventions that focus on transformative and social norm change is desirable Experience providing practical gender and social inclusion analysis to a range of stakeholders is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language, is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.