Review and Development of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Tools and Standards for Gender-Responsive Procurement in Kenya at UN Women

Specific Objectives

Develop a comprehensive, gender-responsive M&E framework with measurable indicators and targets to track the implementation and impact of Gender-Responsive Procurement initiatives in Kenya, ensuring alignment with national, county, and private sector procurement systems.
Create an M&E plan specifying data collection tools, sources, frequency, disaggregation, reporting, and data use to monitor outcomes and outputs of Gender-Responsive Procurement initiatives.
Formulate a standardized, ethical, and gender-responsive Supplier Code of Conduct to provide clear guidelines for suppliers, enhancing equitable access for women-owned/led businesses.
Conduct stakeholder consultations with government, private sector, women’s organizations, and procurement bodies to ensure alignment and buy-in for the M&E framework and Supplier Code of Conduct
Develop capacity-building guidelines and an implementation roadmap to support stakeholders in adopting and rolling out the M&E framework and Supplier Code of Conduct.

Functional Competencies:

Very strong background in gender and women’s economic empowerment approaches, including GRP
Experience in assessing the impact of policies, strategies and measures from a gender perspective.
Proven analytical and research skills with an understanding of quantitative/qualitative methods and data analysis.
Ability to manage time and meet tight deadlines.
Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications

Education

A Master’s degree in gender studies, procurement, supply chain management, development studies, economics, or a related 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 7 years of experience in developing gender-related tools, policies, and or frameworks.
Expertise in designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for development programs, preferably related to gender equality or procurement.
Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis methodologies, and practical use of digital M&E systems and tools.
Familiarity with the Women’s Empowerment Principles, UN Women’s Gender-Responsive Procurement frameworks, and Kenya’s procurement policies and frameworks such as the 2010 Constitution, AGPO, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015.
Proven ability to facilitate stakeholder engagements with diverse groups, including women entrepreneurs, procurement officers, and policymakers.
Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Understanding of Kenya’s public and private sector procurement processes

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply

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