Consultant

Result of ServiceGAP in each QI body adopted and initial implementation started (and some early results and impacts to be positively reported). Report of the national launch event (which will include results of background research on the current national context in these bodies on gender, a summary of the discussions and proposed next steps). Training material, brochures and presentations on the topic of the project and adapted to different types of audiences (technical, decision-makers, users…). Work LocationHome country Expected duration27.1.25 - 26.9.2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will be the support staff for gender mainstreaming throughout quality infrastructure in Georgia. The contract is to be performed in Tbilisi (the incumbent must be based in Georgia and must be fluent in English and Georgian). She/He will be responsible to: • Act as a point of reference to all national QI bodies on mainstreaming gender throughout the quality infrastructure throughout the duration of the project. This will include: o Establishing gender focal points in each body, o Maintaining a liaison with the key actors in each body (gender focal point, director, human resources, etc.), o Maintaining a liaison with any other relevant bodies (UNDP, UN Women, UNIDO, etc.) o Organizing and assisting with the roll out of dissemination events in each body. • Assist with the roll-out and reporting of a national launch event. • Assist with the development of training material, brochures and presentations on the topic of the project and adapted to different types of audiences (technical, decision-makers, users…). • Assist in the roll out of GAPs within each of the bodies. • Participate in weekly project calls (proposed Tuesday mornings) with the project lead and the two other reference points in the other target countries. Participate in monthly advisory board calls to report on the progress of the project and seek guidance and ideas from the advisory board members (a dozen experts in this field) (proposed on the afternoon of the second Tuesday of each month). • Assist as needed with other activities of the Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6) and the Economic Cooperation and Trade Division of the UNECE. • Actively participate in meetings of the ToS-GRS and assist with the progression of work within this group (currently on developing a guideline on standards-related gender action plan [GAP]). This will also include a future WP.6 recommendation on the topic. Qualifications/special skillsFirst degree in trade or gender or related topic National/Regional development economics LanguagesEnglish and Georgian languages are required for this position Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.