UN Women: International Consultant - Workshop Facilitator (Retainer), Homebased

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. 

Gender-based discrimination, cultural norms, limited access to resources, and reduced opportunities for skill development often create barriers for women to fully participate in leadership and decision-making. As a result, women continue to be underrepresented in many areas of public life.

Recognizing the importance of addressing these challenges, UN Women Myanmar has been actively working to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment across different sectors. Through its programmes and initiatives, UN Women seeks to strengthen the capacity of women leaders to overcome barriers, build confidence, and contribute meaningfully within their communities and professional fields.

Building on its expertise in gender-responsive programming and capacity development, UN Women Myanmar aims to create a collaborative space for women stakeholders to come together, share experiences, and develop strategies for advancing women’s leadership. To support this initiative, UN Women Myanmar is seeking a skilled facilitator to guide the discussions and ensure an inclusive and participatory process.

The consultant will be reporting to Program Specialist, and will be supported by Program Analyst, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.

Scope of work, duties and responsibilities: 

Deliverables and service confirmation will be contingent upon the issuance of a purchase order.

The consultant will work closely with UN Women to perform the following tasks:

• Contribute to the development of detailed agendas for facilitating discussions 
• Ensure full engagement of participating stakeholders
• Ensure that all voices are heard and that the discussions are inclusive, respectful, and productive
• Facilitate consensus building and decision-making among participants 
• Prepare comprehensive summaries of the workshop discussions, including recommendations for further action and dissemination to relevant stakeholders

Final products and expected deliverables

The consultant must work with UN Women Myanmar to finalise detailed workshop agendas, facilitate workshops and produce detailed summaries of key discussions, outcomes, and participant experiences. The precise scope and number of workshops and related deliverables will be for further discussion with the consultant, based on UN Women Myanmar’s assignments.

Timeframe, payments and deliverables 

The payments will be made after all the deliverables are submitted, accepted and approved by UN Women. The Facilitator shall provide a report with all necessary attachments describing the scope of work performed over the period for which the instalment is paid:

Duration of Assignment

As a retainer contract this assignment will take place over a period of 12 months for a maximum of 40 working days, with possibility of extension.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

Home based with travel to workshop location as required. 

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.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Strong understanding the context of Myanmar 
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to guide participatory discussions and encourage contributions from diverse participants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across cultures and languages.<