Consultant for Policy Review: Harmful Social and Gender Norms Transformation in South Africa

Further Details

This consultancy focuses on transforming harmful social and gender norms within South Africa's critical health and development sectors, including HIV, SRHR, and GBVF. Successful candidates will benefit from these latest recruitment. The role demands advanced analytical skills to review and align national policies and implementation systems with best practices for norms transformation. The aim is to bolster governmental capacity through strengthened coordination, financing, and robust monitoring and evaluation processes, contributing to impactful public sector development. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in policy analysis, public health, and social and behavior change strategies. The work involves developing actionable recommendations and technical guidelines to foster normative change. This position offers a chance to directly influence national policy and contribute to significant advancements in child and community well-being within the framework of government initiatives.

Consultant for Policy Review: Harmful Social and Gender Norms Transformation in South Africa

UNICEF is actively seeking a dedicated Consultant to champion the integration of measurable harmful social and gender norms transformation within South Africa's vital public health and development initiatives. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing the HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) implementation systems through improved coordination, capacity building, financial strategies, and accountability frameworks. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about driving impactful change in public sector development.

The selected consultant will undertake a thorough review of national policies, strategic plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation systems, comparing them against the "2gether4SRHR" Regional Policy Brief and Guidance. The goal is to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, culminating in a comprehensive policy alignment report and the development of technical guidelines for practical implementation. This consultancy offers a unique platform to influence national strategies and contribute to significant advancements in child and community welfare.

• Position Title: Consultant for Policy Review: Harmful Social and Gender Norms Transformation
• Location: Pretoria, South Africa (Remote)
• Contract Duration: 7.6 months
• Key Focus: Transforming social and gender norms in HIV, SRHR, and GBVF sectors.
• Required Qualification: Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in relevant fields.
• Experience: Over 7 years of progressive experience in policy analysis, public health, or related areas.
• Application Deadline: To be confirmed (Please refer to the application link for specifics)

Skills

• Advanced university degree in Social and Behavior Change, Public Health, Development Policy, Sociology or related field
• Over 7 years of experience in SBC, public health, development or related field, including policy analysis and development
• Over 7 years’ experience in research and analysis, including desk review
• Over 5 years’ experience in facilitation high level workshops to develop consensus
• Over 7 years’ experience in design, implementation or evaluation of SBC policy and intervention to drive normative change
• Proficient English – both spoken and written
• Experience in HIV and SRHR an advantage
• Experience with Government, UN agencies or SANAC an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the institutionalization of measurable harmful social and gender norms transformation within South Africa's HIV, SRHR, and GBVF implementation systems
• Review national policies, strategic and implementation plans, budgets, and M&E systems against regional policy guidance
• Assess the extent to which national frameworks align with recommendations on harmful social and gender norms transformation
• Develop a policy and implementation gap and alignment report with validated recommendations
• Develop technical guidelines to support the integration of agreed recommendations into policies, operational plans, budgets, and M&E systems

How to apply

• 💼 Prepare your Application: Ensure you meet all the minimum requirements, including an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in fields such as Social and Behavior Change, Public Health, Development Policy, or Sociology, along with over 7 years of relevant experience in policy analysis and public health.
• 📝 Review Terms of Reference: Download and carefully review the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR TMC0006874.pdf) to fully understand the scope and objectives of this consultancy.
• 🔗 Submit Application Online: Navigate to the official UNICEF Careers portal via the provided application link. Complete the online application form accurately and thoroughly.
• 📚 Upload Required Documents: Be prepared to upload your comprehensive CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any other supporting documents as requested on the application portal. Ensure all documents are in English.
• ⏳ Adhere to Deadline: Note that this is a consultancy role with specific contract duration. Please check the application portal for the exact closing date to ensure your submission is timely.
• 🌍 National Candidates Only: This position is open to National Candidates within South Africa only.
• 🌐 Learn More: Visit the UNICEF website to learn more about UNICEF's mission and values, and how you can contribute to making a difference for every child.