Maldives
Vacancy in Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services
Local Gender Responsive Budgeting Consultant
A. Objective and Purpose of Assignment
The Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) Consultant will support Ministry of Finance (MOF) to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into results-based budgeting reforms; work with MOF and three focal ministries to introduce gender responsive budgeting in the three chosen sectors; and support MOF coordinate with focal sectors and generate interest across government agencies in GRB as part of the process of developing a national GRB strategy
B. Scope of Work
The GRB Consultant will work with and be based in the MOF. An international GRB Consultant will provide technical support to Output 2 and will work collaboratively and in coordination with the national GRB Consultant.
The national GRB Consultant will assist MOF integrate GESI into ongoing results-based budgeting reform processes. This will include developing the methodology for classifying program data by GESI criteria and undertaking related work. They will work with and support the capacity building of focal persons in MOF and the three focal ministries of MGFSS, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Education on GESI analysis and gender responsive planning and budgeting. The consultant will support MGFSS, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Education to undertake respective GESI sector analysis and pilot the introduction of gender responsive planning and budgeting. They will assist MOF coordinate with respective focal ministries and other stakeholders to apply new GESI classification of program budgeting and learn from GRB capacity building experience, GESI sector analysis in the three focal sectors, and use this learning as part of the process of developing a national GRB strategy. The consultant will support MOF establish and manage a GRB Technical Committee that leads and coordinates GRB across Government.
C. Duration of Assignment: two years full time
D. Qualifications and Experience
The consultant will have a minimum of 2 years of experience of working on budgeting, finance and data systems. Experience of working on gender equality or social development would be beneficial but is not essential. Educated to a minimum of Master’s level is preferred. They will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be experienced in capacity building and working with government partners. Excellent Dhivehi and good English language skills are required.
E. Reporting
The consultant will be line managed and report to the Chief Financial Budget Executive in MOF and work closely with the MOF’s Focal Person for GRB.
F. Remuneration
Negotiable.
G. Application instructions
The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services now invite interested individuals qualified for the assignments to submit Expression of Interest inclusive of the following documentation to demonstrate your eligibility for the assignment.
1. Cover Letter for Expression of Interest.
2. CV including information that demonstrates that the candidate is qualified to undertake the scope of work.
3. Work experience documentation. (Description of similar assignments, and experiences in similar field of work).
4. Copies of attested academic qualifications.
5. Reference letters from current and/or previous employers.
Candidates interested in applying, please email your CV along with other relevant documents to [email protected] before 06th March 2023 13:30. For more information please call +960 3027551