UNDP and the Korean Institute for Gender Equality and Education (KIGEPE) invites applications from suitable expert consultants for a regional Training of Trainers (TOT) on Gender Responsive Economic Policy Management scheduled for October 26-30 2011 in Seoul, Korea.

The objective of the TOT is to create a pool of regional experts in the area of gender responsive economic policy management who will be trained on the products and services of GEPMI-AP. UNDP and KIGEPE may draw upon the pool of experts to serve as trainers at the three week Short Course on Gender Responsive Economic Policy Management scheduled for 2012 in Seoul, Korea. They may also be requested, where necessary, to respond to countries' requests for tailored capacity development and advisory services.

The 2012 Short Course is one of the three components of the global Gender and Economic Policy Management Initiative (GEPMI), a capacity development and advisory services UNDP developed in 2010 to accelerate achievement of the MDGs by making poverty reduction strategies and economic policies deliver equitably to women and men, girls and boys. This Short Course consists of twelve modules addressing the most critical gender issues in all aspects of economic policy management (economic analysis, policy analysis, poverty reduction, statistics, employment, unpaid care work, macroeconomics, trade, taxation, medium term expenditure framework and budget).

The two other components of GEPMI are:

(i) GEPMI-Tailored Country level advisory services and capacity building workshops to respond to countries' specific needs. These services are delivered by our team of regional experts whose quality we assure through regular training and continuous knowledge sharing;

(ii) A Master's of Arts in Gender-Aware Economics (MGAE), the first of its kind in the world, responding to a long-term objective of generating a new cadre of economists capable of integrating gender as a variable for economic analysis and a key determinant of economic policy management.

2. Target participants

The TOT targets regional expert consultants and trainers in economics, statistics, socio-economics, gender and economics, economic planning who once trained will be part of the regional pool of experts and trainers on gender and economic policy management.

3. Approach

The TOT workshop will adopt a participatory approach, facilitating dialogue and discussions among the pool of participants/experts in identifying gender concerns in individual countries in the Asia-Pacific region as well as devising strategies to integrating gender concerns into national economic policies and programs.

Each participant will be expected to undertake a short presentation on one area of focus from the 12 short course modules: Economics, policy, access to finance, gender responsive budgeting, trade, poverty, unpaid care work, data & indices, macroeconomic strategies, etc. The objective of the presentations is to assess the participants' capabilities and knowledge as trainers, especially direct to middle and senior level policy makers.

The participants will also be expected to strengthen their presentations from their personal knowledge of the theories and practices in gender aware economics by drawing upon some case studies, examples from their work or experiences in the field. Following the presentations, the participants should expect follow up questions from the audience and the lead trainers on the substance of their presentations, drawing on practical cases or governmental procedures.

Participants will be guided before the TOT workshop by the Lead Trainers in order to prepare their presentations.

4. Applicants Selection Process

The selection process for this TOT Workshop will be jointly performed by a selection committee composed of UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre staff based in Bangkok and KIGEPE.

The following criteria and allocated points will be used in the Technical Evaluation (maximum 70 points):

• An advanced academic record combined with solid years of experience in the field of gender equality and women's empowerment at the national, regional or international levels. (20 points)
  
• Substantive knowledge of gender and macroeconomic policies/strategies in Asia-Pacific. (25 points)
  
• Proven skills and expertise in policy analysis and formulation in developing economies with emphasis on gender in economic development, poverty analysis, development and planning, strategic planning of projects focused on economic development through evidence-based policy advice. (25 points)

At a later stage, technically qualified applicants will be requested to provide their financial quotes in order to proceed to final evaluation and contracting. The cumulative method of evaluation will be applied while evaluating the applications.

Upon request, successful applicants can be drawn upon to produce the following, but not limited to, services and outputs:

• Scan key development policy frameworks and documents to adapt GEPMI's Training modules to a country's specific needs and context;
  
• Develop training outlines, methodologies and approaches;
  
• Act as a trainer for GEPMI's three week short course;
  
• Facilitate a tailored country-level policy advisory and capacity development training workshop; and
  
• Develop reports, proceeding any training event or consultation, on key areas for follow up and support.

5. Application Requirements

Education:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree (PhD preferred) in Economics, Public Administration/Policy, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related fields; or
  
• A university degree in Economics combined with a Master's degree (PhD Preferred) in other related areas supplemented by 10+ years of experience in the field of gender and Economics is also acceptable.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in skills transfer and knowledge sharing, developing and facilitating capacity trainings, development of training tools and manuals, preferably in the area of gender and economics or gender and policy design;
  
• Proven skills and expertise in policy analysis and formulation in developing economies;
• Substantive knowledge of gender and economic policies in Asia-Pacific; and
• Fluency in the English language essential.

Competencies:

• A solid experience in the areas of economic development, gender equality, poverty analysis, development and planning, strategic planning of projects focused on economic development through providing evidence-based policy advice;
  
• Practical experience in organization management, strategic planning of associations and public organizations at the national and regional level;
  
• Experience in formulating development strategies and policies;
  
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, especially to middle/senior level government officials;
  
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  
• Ability to promote the vision, mission and strategic goals of the Gender and Economic Policy Management Initiative on behalf of UN partners;
  
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues in Asia-Pacific;
  
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more of GEPMI's focus areas, acts on learning plans and applies newly acquired skills;
  
• Excellent knowledge of governmental procedures and policies in Asia-Pacific and the ability to scan, identify and recommend areas for integrating gender into the policy process;
  
• Ability to work with partnering UN agencies and managing demands;
  
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
  
• Demonstrates good listening skills and responsiveness to the opinions of others;
  
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and government officials;
  
• Ability to share knowledge, lessons learned and comparative experiences with GEPMI's network members; and
  
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

References

Applicants must include at least three references as part of their application submission.

UNDP retains the right to contact references directly.

Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.

Deadline

Deadline for submission is 16 September 2011

How to Send your Application

Please submit your cover letter and CV through UNDP's Jobs Site at:
http://jobs.undp.org

If you cannot access the jobs website or if you have any problems or questions please contact (or send your application directly to) aprc.procurement@undp.org or annemarie.reerink@undp.org

September 14, 2011.