National Consultant to Conduct a Gender Responsive Assessment of the Maritime Sector in Nigeria at UN Women

The objectives of the assessment will include:

• To identify the current status of gender equality in the Nigerian Maritime sector and the challenges faced by women and men in the sector.
• To identify the barriers and constraints that prevent women from accessing and participating in the sector, as well as the opportunities available for their empowerment and advancement.
• To examine the policies and practices that impact gender equality in the sector and recommend measures to address any identified gaps.
• To engage with key stakeholders in the sector, including the government, industry, and civil society organizations, to gather their perspectives and insights on gender issues in the sector.
• To develop a comprehensive report on the findings of the assessment and recommend strategies for addressing gender-related issues in the sector.
• To identify entry points for mainstreaming gender within the Sector

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Deputy Country Representative, and working closely with the Programme Specialist WEE, the Consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Desk review: A desk review of relevant literature and documents will be conducted to gather information on the current status of gender equality in the sector and identify the key challenges faced by women and men in the sector. This will include a review of national and international policies and frameworks, as well as reports and studies on gender issues in the sector, especially relating to gender gaps, gender policies, strategies, plans and budgets, Women's participation in decision making and policy making, gender-based violence, corporate social responsibility, etc.
• Stakeholder interviews: Key stakeholders in the sector, including government officials, industry representatives, and civil society organizations, will be interviewed to gather their perspectives and insights on gender issues in the sector. These interviews will be conducted in person or via telephone or video conference, depending on the availability and preference of the stakeholders.
• Focus group discussions: Focus group discussions with workers in the sector, including both women and men, will be conducted to gather detailed information on the experiences and challenges faced by workers in the sector. These focus groups will be conducted in various locations across the country to ensure a diverse and representative sample.
• Survey: A survey will be conducted to gather quantitative data on the experiences and challenges faced by workers in the sector. The survey will be administered online or through paper questionnaires, depending on the preference and accessibility of the participants.
• Data analysis: The data collected through the desk review, stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, and survey will be analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques to identify patterns and trends. The findings will be used to identify the barriers and constraints faced by women in the sector and the policies and practices that impact gender equality in the sector.
• Report preparation: A comprehensive report will be prepared based on the findings of the assessment, including a summary of the current status of gender equality in the sector, the challenges faced by women and men, and the policies and practices that impact gender equality. The report will also include recommendations for addressing gender-related issues in the sector and promoting the empowerment and advancement of women in the sector.
• Perform any other task as directed by the Country Representative

Usage of Findings:

• The report will be used to seek programmatic interventions to address gender-related issues that do not align with the SDGs and hinder the sector's growth and development. Methodology
• The consultant will develop a detailed methodology to guide the mapping and assessment exercise.

Report should:

• Contain an executive summary (mandatory)
• Be analytical (both quantitative and qualitative)
• Be structured around the key issues/entry points highlighted above and related findings.
• Include identified opportunities, challenges, a plan of action/strategy, and recommendations.

The selected Consultant will be expected to complete the following key deliverables within the indicative timeframe: 

Requirements
Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in areas related to Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, Law, Management science or related field.
• Practical skills in survey and research analysis or applied statistical data.

Experience:

• A minimum experience of 10 years of relevant professional work experience in areas such as business research, business development and management, public relations, and human resource.
• Proven experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research or studies.
• Sound experience in conducting gender-related programming, especially private sector financing of gender equality and empowerment of women.
• Ability to speak and write in a clear and gender-sensitive language.
• Familiarity with the UN system and knowledge of UN Women.

Competencies
Core Values / Guiding Principles:

• Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent methods for content analysis of large bodies of qualitative information.
• Demonstrates outstanding skilled knowledge of qualitative data analysis methods.
• Demonstrates excellent ability to prioritize and focus research questions to produce relevant and useful recommendations.
• Objectivity and ability to analyze large datasets in short period.
• Excellent knowledge and technical skills on corporate social responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly to summarize complex findings and convey complex achievements in clear results language.
• Produces timely, quality outputs.
• Strong skills in data presentation.
• Excellent understanding of international development issues and knowledge of the UN system.