National Consultant - Gender Specialist (GS) - (2207808)

27 September 2022
Call for consultation

Objective of the programme 

The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Health and Gender Support Project (HGSP). Subsequently, an agreement established and signed between WHO and Ministry of Health (MoHFW), GoB. The overall objective of the WHO’s operational activities under the HGSP is to manage the HGSP’s investments on building capacity with respect to: (i) the management of Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) from community up to district levels at all levels of care; (ii) diagnostic capacity on tuberculosis (TB); (iii) management of environmental risk factors (including health care waste) at and beyond the health facilities; (iv) strengthen laboratory facilities and safe blood transfusions; (v) preparedness and response to health emergencies from community to district Upazila levels; and (vi) strengthened coordination among different stakeholders. 

Description of duties: 

The incumbent will provide support through performing of the following duties (not limited to):

  • The GS will be responsible for completing all activities/tasks related to Gender and Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues as defined by Project Environmental and Social Commitment plan (ESCP), its quality control and overall coordination with the Line Director (LD).
  • The GS will be responsible for developing and uLDating of Gender Action Plan, GBV Action Plan, GBV Risk rating/assessment as and when required. GS will also oversee the approval of these instruments from the competent authority.
  • Coordinate with the Implementing Agency (IA), GBV Service Providers and other authorities for implementation, monitoring, and supervision of Gender and GBV Action Plans in the field.
  • Carryout periodic Gender and GBV related stakeholder engagement and provide inputs for uLDating the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) as and when required.
  • Provide periodic and incident reports on the implementation status of Project Gender Services, GBV Response Service and GBV Action Plans as well as GBV cases/incidence and follow up on the same.  Ensure proper management of GBV cases through the global GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS);
  • Implement the Gender/GBV-specific Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) (included in Project GRM) and provide reports as and when required. GS will also be responsible to coordinate with GBV Service Providers in the issue of reviewing and taking necessary actions on Gender/GBV related complaints received through Gender/ GBV GRM (included in Project GRM).
  • GS will ensure the Gender/GBV obligations, including the Code of Conduct (COC) of the Contractor as mentioned in the Contract Agreement and will monitor the application of the same, especially cases of equal opportunity, safe workplace, and other Gender and GBV issues.
  • GS, in coordination with the LD, will plan and organize workshops and trainings (Gender, GBV, respectful workplace, GBV GRM) related to Gender/GBV issues to raise the capacity and awareness of the IA, NGOs, Contractors, field level staffs and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Visit One Stop Crisis Centers and cells (OCC), Women Friendly Spaces (WFS), Mother and Child Welfare Centers (MCWC) as required by LD and provide reports and recommendations, carry out monitoring and evaluations of the GBV service providers in the field.
  • Act as liaison and focal point of contract between Ministries, NGOs, and PMU on any Gender and GBV-related issues.
  • Ensure application of GBV Health Response Protocol including interpersonal communication, psychosocial counseling, mental health support and related services. 
  • Assist in developing Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) strategy and materials, carrying out community-based activities.
  • Assist in the establishment and strengthening of referral pathway of GBV health response
  • When necessary and required by LD, GS will provide advice related to Gender/GBV issues to the IA and other stakeholders. Such advice would include coordination with other governmental organizations, UN agencies and NGOs working at sites, GBV Service Providers strategies to address major social issues and complaints, handling grievances and enhancing of Gender capacity.
  • Any other task assigned by the LD/Dy WR.

 

Duration of contract: 9 Months
Contract type: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Duty Station: Bangladesh-Cox's Bazaar

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