1. Technical inputs, reviews and strategic advice to strengthen programmatic approaches[NS1] /interventions from a feminist lens through review of programme/project documents, UN Women’s new Strategic Note, draft reports, TORs, thematic papers as well as key strategy papers.

2. Preparation of policy briefs or policy papers to contribute to knowledge building of UN Women Nepal by providing technical reviews and strategic advice.

3. Quality assurance of knowledge products / research studies and sharing best practices and lessons learned from global and regional experiences on gender-responsive macroeconomic policy development, GRB and other issues related to inclusive governance and women’s economic empowerment.

4. Design/ convene/ participate in various thematic dialogues, consultations, expert group and multi stakeholder meetings/workshop on policy debates on relevant issues for knowledge building and public advocacy related to inclusive governance and women’s economic empowerment as and when required to provide technical support in events and strengthen UN Women’s coordination with other stakeholders

5. Design and conduct capacity development initiatives (including trainings and workshops) for UN Women staffs, government officials, elected representatives, civil society partners and/or development partners in Nepal on issues related to inclusive governance and women’s economic empowerment.

6. Develop substantive briefs or concept notes on possible areas of resource mobilization on inclusive governance and women’s economic empowerment, including COVID 19 related response and recovery efforts.

7. Provide technical inputs to strengthen proposal/ concept notes for resource mobilization from a feminist lens and equality perspective

Inputs

• UN Women will provide reference materials and facilitate coordination with key stakeholders.
• The consultant is expected to work remotely. UN Women can give access the UN Women office for printing of relevant documents during the assignment, if required.
• The consultant will be required to provide their own local communications such as SIM cards and mobile phone.
• It is the Consultant’s responsibility to arrange private insurance.
• It is mandatory for the consultant to participate in a UN security briefing and to follow UN security rules and guidance.
• The Consultant will be required to provide a Statement of Good Health, endorsed by a certified Medical Practitioner.

• Master’s degree in Economics, Gender and Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Social Science, or any other related field of studies.
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in working with gender equality and women’s empowerment and inclusive governance.
• Proven expertise in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment. 
• Previous experience working with different levels of government, civil society and development partners.  Experience working with the UN system is a considerable asset.  
• Fluency in written and oral English is required
• Ability to handle documents and the information contained therein with strictest confidentiality is a non-negotiable requirement.