National Consultant, Capacity Needs Assessment (Governorate Offices)

The consultant will assess the institutional and human resources capacities of the Governorate’s Affairs main office and its district offices in West Bank to identify capacity development needs and priorities. The assessment aims to strengthen the ability to deliver inclusive, gender-responsive, and survivor-centered services to women and girls who are victims and survivors of violence. Responsibilities Develop an inception report including a detailed work plan, assessment criteria, and methodology for review and approval. Meet with UN Women’s technical team and Governorate’s Affairs Office focal point to discuss objectives, methods, tools, and deliverables. Conduct desk review of relevant national, regional and international references including the National Referral System and applicable procedures and policies. Conduct individual and group meetings with relevant officers to collect data on needs, views and recommendations. Review applicable work practices, procedures and mechanisms to identify challenges and capacity gaps in service provision. Conduct field visits to partner institution main offices in West Bank as needed. Consult with relevant service providers including civil society organizations and governmental counterparts. Assess human resources, administrative, procedural and logistical capacity needs of Governorate’s Affairs Offices and district offices. Develop a comprehensive assessment report and capacity-building plan and submit for review and approval. Present findings in a validation workshop and incorporate feedback. Submit a final narrative report including description of assignment, achievements, methodology, lessons learned and recommendations along with annexes. Requirements A master’s degree in social studies, gender studies, human rights or public policy. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least 3 years’ experience in the field of gender equality, women’s rights and violence against women is required. Experience in developing assessments, policies, capacity building plans or guidelines on VAW, women’s access to justice and/or gender equality is required. Experience working with the social protection system in Palestine, and the National Referral System is required. Experience working with the UN system or/and International Organizations is desirable. Fluency in Arabic is required. Working knowledge of English is required. A sample of a capacity assessment report, preferably in areas related to women rights and protection, must be attached as part of the application. Skills Capacity Needs Assessment Gender Equality Violence against women Women's Rights Policy Development Capacity Building Social Protection System National Referral Mechanism Assessment Report Writing UN System Experience International Organization Experience Languages Arabic, English