Description
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
In Viet Nam, UN Women contributes to the development objectives of Viet Nam's Socio-Economic Development Plan and the National Strategy for Gender Equality.
Its Country Strategy
Note for 2022-2026 is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF) 2022-2026 and upcoming CF 2027-2031 and is focused on supporting Viet Nam's fulfilment of Gender Equality commitments under The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the promise of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda to "leave no one behind".
UN Women upcoming SN 2027-2030's priorities are:
SN Outcome 1 (CF Outcome 2): By 2031, people in Viet Nam, especially those at risk of being left behind, are empowered to shape and benefit from a more inclusive, sustainable and gender-responsive economy driven by green transformation, industrialisation, innovation, productivity and decent work.
SN Outcome 2 (CF Outcome 4): By 2031, people in Viet Nam, especially those at risk of being left behind, benefit from and contribute to a more just, safe and inclusive society based on good governance, more responsive institutions, strengthened rule of law, and the protection of and respect for human rights, gender equality and freedom from all forms of violence and discrimination, in line with Viet Nam's international commitments.
In Viet Nam, UN Women works with government institutions, non-governmental organizations, women's organizations, development partners, United Nations agencies, academia, the media, youth networks and private sector partners to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.
UN Women Viet Nam produces evidence and knowledge products to support policy dialogue, advocacy and evidence-based decision-making on gender equality. A key flagship knowledge product is the Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP), which provides evidence and analysis on the situation of gender equality in Viet Nam and can support policy dialogue and advocacy with government and other stakeholders.
In parallel, the National Action Month on Gender Equality and Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence 2026 provides an important opportunity to strengthen public awareness, stakeholder engagement and coordinated advocacy on gender equality and ending violence against women and girls.
Against this background, UN Women Viet Nam seeks to recruit a National Consultant to Support CGEP Dissemination and National Action Month Coordination. The consultant will provide short-term, hands-on coordination and communications support to translate CGEP findings into accessible advocacy materials and support UN Women's participation in and contribution to activities under the National Action Month.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work The objective of the consultancy is to provide short-term implementation and coordination support for:
dissemination and advocacy of the Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP); and
UN Women's engagement in the National Action Month on Gender Equality and Prevention and Response to GBV.
Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Viet Nam Country Representative and direct supervision of the Communications and Advocacy Analyst, the consultant will undertake the following tasks.
Task 1. CGEP Dissemination and Advocacy The consultant will:
Develop and maintain a practical dissemination and advocacy plan for the CGEP based on UN Women's approved priorities;
Extract and package approved CGEP findings, data and recommendations into accessible communications and advocacy materials for different audiences;
Draft and coordinate production of key messages, factsheets, presentations, social media content and partner dissemination materials;
Support preparation and coordination of CGEP dissemination/launch activities, including invitations, participant coordination, event materials and follow-up;
Coordinate inputs and comments from relevant UN Women colleagues and partners and facilitate revision and finalization of materials; and
Track dissemination through UN Women and partner channels and consolidate available results and documentation.
Task 2. National Action Month Coordination and Communications The consultant will:
Develop and maintain an implementation and coordination plan for UN Women-supported activities under the National Action Month;
Coordinate UN Women inputs and follow up with relevant partners and stakeholders on agreed activities and communication products;
Draft and adapt key messages, social media content, event materials, invitations, talking points and other advocacy materials based on approved UN Women positions;
Support localization and dissemination of relevant UN Women/UNiTE materials in the Viet Nam context;
Support the organization and documentation of agreed events and public engagement activities;
Maintain activity, partner and content trackers to monitor implementation;
Collect and organize approved photographs, quotations, communication materials and relevant documentation from activities; and
Prepare a concise results summary documenting activities, participation, dissemination results, lessons learned and follow-up actions.
Task 3. Coordination and Final Documentation The consultant will:
Maintain regular coordination with the Communications and Advocacy Analyst and relevant programme colleagues;
Follow up on production and delivery of approved communications products and event materials;
Maintain an organized electronic repository of final approved products and supporting documentation; and
Prepare a final summary of outputs, dissemination results, lessons learned and recommendations for follow-up.
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.
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Functional Competencies:
Good understanding of gender equality, women's empowerment and discriminatory gender stereotypes and social norms;
Ability to convert technical evidence and normative recommendations into clear and accessible advocacy content;
Strong organizational, planning and coordination skills;
Ability to coordinate campaigns, events and multiple deliverables simultaneously;
Good drafting, editing and storytelling skills;
Ability to work with government, civil society, youth, media, influencers, private sector actors and development partners;
Good understanding of digital engagement and campaign dissemination;
Ability to collect, organize and summarize monitoring and engagement data;
Ability to identify implementation risks and recommend practical solutions;
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with a multidisciplinary team; and
Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
Bachelor's degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies, international relations, public policy, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media or another relevant field.
Experience
At least two years of relevant professional experience in advocacy, campaign implementation, knowledge dissemination, public engagement, gender equality, social development or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supporting the dissemination of publications, research findings, policy recommendations or other knowledge products.
Experience supporting or coordinating advocacy campaigns, public events or stakeholder engagement activities.
Experience drafting or adapting content for different audiences and dissemination channels.
Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as government institutions, civil society organizations, youth groups, media, private sector actors or development partners.
Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues in Viet Nam.
Proficiency in standard office and digital collaboration tools.
Desirable
Experience supporting work related to CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action, CSW, gender data or gender equality policy processes.
Experience supporting initiatives related to gender social norms, prevention of violence against women and girls, youth engagement or engaging men and boys.
Experience in media monitoring, digital analytics or social listening.
Experience coordinating
designers, videographers, photographers, translators or other creative service providers.
Previous experience with the United Nations, international organizations or development organizations.
Familiarity with basic content-design or multimedia tools is an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.
Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
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