Vacancy title:
International consultant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
UN Women

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 12 2025

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Programme Specialist and the Disability Programme Focal Person, the consultant will work in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Prime Minister’s Office, Labour, Youth, Employment and Person’s with Disabilities in Tanzania mainland and the First Vice President’s Office in Zanzibar, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups for Tanzania mainland, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children in Zanzibar, other relevant government MDAs, selected OPDs, CSOs, research institutions, community members, women caregivers (including those with disabilities), care recipients with disabilities, and academic institutions, to deliver the following tasks:

Overall Objective:

To undertake a qualitative assessment of care and support services at the local level: Exploring needs, experiences, and implications for Persons with disabilities and unpaid caregivers in Pwani and Nothern Unguja, Zanzibar.

Assessing the experiences and implications of unpaid caregivers, including caregivers with disabilities, providing care and support services to persons with disabilities.
Identify the main barriers to accessing care and support services for persons with disabilities.
Assess and analyze the needs and experiences of care recipients relating to the care and support they receive and assess the implications for their rights to autonomy and independent living.
Assess and analyze the needs and experiences of both unpaid and paid caregivers with disabilities, as well as those providing care to persons with disabilities, focusing on their time use, well-being, rights, and gender perspective, along with the implications of these factors.
Analyze gender roles and women’s time use, including the social norms that shape how care work is distributed within households and communities.
Assess the engagement of persons with disabilities in unpaid care activities within the household.
Identify practical entry points for reducing women’s time poverty and meeting the needs of unpaid care workers with disabilities and those providing care to persons with disabilities, focusing on both their well-being and economic opportunities.
Identify gaps and potential good practices for achieving inclusive and gender-transformative care and support systems for unpaid care workers, including persons with disabilities.
Assess the intersectionality of unpaid care work to gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural background among others.

Mapping and analysis of services available at the local level.
Identify the care and support services available and assess how inclusive they are specifically regarding people with disabilities in collaboration with OPDs.
Analyze the quality, accessibility, and affordability of the care and support services available for people with disabilities.

Specific Activities:

Conduct a desk review covering a sample of existing policies and the legal framework at the national level, reports, and studies related to care and support services, unpaid care work, and gender dynamics of the needs and experiences, and implications for persons with disabilities on care support services and infrastructure available at the local level. This will include analyzing current frameworks, services, and infrastructure for persons with disabilities and unpaid caregivers in the selected regions. The consultant shall review policies not limited to: time use for care providers; labor rights/policies and services for care providers; disability inclusion policies with attention to those promoting universal and inclusive services and social protection.

Develop and submit an inception report and work plan. The inception report should include the proposed assessment framework, research methodologies and protocol, data sources for the desk review, an interview list, and qualitative and quantitative interview questions. The work plan should clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the lead and the assistant consultants, detailing who will lead each activity.

Engage key stakeholders through interviews, focus group discussions, and consultations with government representatives, caregivers including those with disabilities, and those providing care services to persons with disabilities, care recipients with disabilities, OPDs, women’s rights CSOs, service providers, and community members. Particular attention will be given to gathering qualitative data from persons with disabilities, care providers, unpaid caregivers (including those with disabilities), and relevant gender experts on their experiences and needs.

Conduct field assessments in the selected regions to evaluate the needs and experiences on care and support services for persons with disabilities and unpaid caregivers. The consultant will document the existing infrastructure, accessibility, and support mechanisms, paying particular attention to barriers to autonomy and independent living.

Map existing services by identifying care and support services in-home care services, elderly and disability support services, personal assistance, social protection benefits, assistive devices, and training programmes for unpaid caregivers. Based on mapping, assess quality, accessibility, and coverage, highlighting gaps and opportunities for expansion. Identify successful models and best practices in care and support services, while also highlighting gaps in the current care systems.

Analyze the gender implications of care and support responsibilities on unpaid caregivers, focusing on time poverty, economic empowerment, and well-being, as well as how it limits the independent living of persons with disabilities. This analysis will also examine the social norms influencing the distribution of care work and propose strategies for reducing the disproportionate role of care on women.

Provide recommendations to strengthen care and support systems and improve the conditions for unpaid caregivers and persons with disabilities, focusing on inclusivity, accessibility, and gender-transformative approaches. Furthermore, highlight any care services that are functioning effectively, as this will be instrumental in advocating for their scaling and broader implementation as a best practice.

Deliver a presentation on the first draft of the assessment to the Government, OPD’s, women-led CSOs, research institutions, academia, and selected stakeholders for validation of the findings and recommendations. Feedback from this session will be incorporated into the final report.

Develop a final report, detailing the assessment methodology, key findings, and policy recommendations, integrating feedback from the validation workshop.

Prepare and submit the final report, consolidating all findings into a comprehensive document. The final report should include an in-depth analysis of care services, barriers, best practices, and practical recommendations. The consultant will present this final report to stakeholders, summarizing key findings and outlining actionable strategies to enhance care and support systems at the local level.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. 
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong partnership-building skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education: 

• Master’s degree in gender studies, disabilities studies, sociology, public policy, development studies, or any other relevant field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: 

• At least 10 years of demonstrated professional experience in care economy programming, policy, social inclusion, or research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the linkages between gender equality, disability inclusion, and the care economy. 
•  Familiarity with programmes on unpaid care work.
• Field experience in working with marginalized and vulnerable groups: Hands-on experience engaging with persons with disabilities, community organizations, and government stakeholders, particularly at the local level. 
• Demonstrated understanding of policy responses to address gendered inequalities in unpaid and paid care work.
• Excellent research and interview skills, including experience designing and leading FGDs and KIIs; 
• Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills.
• Experience working with international organizations: Previous experience collaborating with the UN, NGOs, or government institutions in similar contexts.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
• Knowledge of Swahili is an asset

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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