Gender Specialist for the EU-PH Public Procurement Project

undp.org; Philippinen; Vor Ort; PHP 700.000 - 1.100.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNDP Philippines seeks a Gender Specialist to integrate gender perspectives across the EU-PH Public Procurement Project. The role will champion GEDSI, collaborate with oversight bodies, and ensure inclusive procurement reforms are reflected in data, policy, and capacity-building outputs.

The assignment covers 45 person-days over five months, demanding strong experience in gender equality and public policy in the Philippine context.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, economics, political science, social sciences, public management, public administration, development studies, or related fields.
• At least seven (7) years of progressive work experience in gender and development (GAD) or GEDSI.
• At least five (5) years of work experience in designing, managing, and/or conducting capacity development and training modules.
• Proficiency in English and Filipino Languages (must be indicated in application).

Aufgaben

• Lead the integration of gender perspective into all project facets and outputs.
• Ensure activities, outputs, and policy recommendations address the differential needs of women, men, and marginalized groups, promoting gender-responsive practices.

Kenntnisse

GAD/GEDSI expertise

Gender mainstreaming

Policy analysis

Training and capacity building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in gender studies or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Gender Specialist for the EU-PH Public Procurement Project

This specific tender is managed via the new supplier portal system of UNDP Quantum.

Introduction

Description of the Assignment:

Public procurement in the Philippines remains a strategic area for governance reform. Despite recent regulatory improvements, the Philippine public procurement system faces persistent challenges in transparency, accountability, and citizen trust. The passage of the 2024 New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) offers a landmark framework for reform. However, its success relies on strengthening institutional oversight, enhancing data transparency, and empowering civil society to actively monitor procurement practices.

This project supports the operationalization of the NGPA by building the capacities of oversight bodies (such as the Commission on Audit, Government Procurement Policy Board, and civil society organizations), central procurement agencies (Procurement Services-Department of Budget and Management [PS-DBM] and DBM). Key interventions include improving data-driven participatory audits, advancing procurement data governance, and institutionalizing transparent and accountable Standard Operating Procedures.

A central pillar of this project is ensuring that procurement reforms are inclusive and equitable. The project has a Gender Marker 2 (GEN2) rating, signifying that gender equality is a significant objective. This aligns with the EU's Gender Action Plan III (GAP III), which calls for dismantling structural barriers to promote women's active participation in governance. The project documents explicitly mandate the integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GEDSI) across all outputs, from data analytics and policy formulation to capacity building and digital tool design.

To achieve this, the project requires a Gender Specialist to lead the integration of a gender perspective into all facets of the project. This involves ensuring that project activities, outputs, and policy recommendations effectively address the differential needs of women, men, and marginalized groups, and actively promote gender-responsive practices within the Philippine public procurement system.

Period of assignment/services : 45 person days spread over 5 months

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, economics, political science, social sciences, public management, public administration, development studies, or other related fields.

Experience

At least seven (7) years of progressive work experience in gender and development (GAD) or gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI), with preference to those with demonstrated specialization in public policy, public financial management, public administration, governance in the public sector, and similar areas.

At least five (5) years of work experience in designing, managing, and/or conducting capacity development, developing training modules, or creating practical frameworks/tools for government and/or non-government institutions; with strong preference for those with experience applying a gender/GEDSI lens.

Submission of at least three (3) sample works on training module development, guidelines and tools development, or similar documents related to gender and development (GAD) or GEDSI for a government agency and/or private institutions.

Proficiency in the English and Filipino Languages (must be indicated in application)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Women, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.