• Define the unique value-add and niche of the digital legal library to provide a designated platform for state-of-the-art resources pertaining to legislations and laws related to women either within the OIC system or in its member states;
• Identify demand-oriented requirements of the Library ensuring it meets the audience’s needs in level of substance, and abstraction, as well as means of accessibility (IT solutions);
• Develop a draft costing overview of resources for the initial establishment of the Library and develop a sustainable work plan outlining continuous maintenance of the platform;
• Conceptualize promotion plan and communication efforts to create awareness of the Library amongst internal and external stakeholders (OIC; Governmental partners; CSOs; Private Sector and the general public). Including, but not limited to, a launch event of the platform, and yearly summary reports of legal GEWE updates in OIC.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely establishment of the WDO Digital Legal Library;
• Promotion plan including identification of key opportunities to create broad-spectrum awareness around the Library.

• Respect for Diversity;
• Integrity;
• Professionalism.

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 Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Gender Equality throughout the region of OIC;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience in establishing/managing intergovernmental and or inter-country collaborative platforms.

• A Masters Degree in comparative law, or relevant studies;
• 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:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme management on intergovernmental and or inter-country collaborative platforms;
• Expertise in targeted communication and advocacy is an asset;
• Experience in comparative law from one or several of the OIC regions is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required;
• Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Evaluation Criteria:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology: Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the technical evaluation would be considered for the financial evaluation.

Criteria Weight Technical: 70% (70 points)

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent), (10 points);
• Experience in programme management on intergovernmental and or inter-country collaborative platforms. (30 points);
• Expertise in communication and advocacy (15 points);
• Experience in comparative law from one or several of the OIC regions (15 points).

Financial: Lowest Financial Proposal: 30% (30 points)

The points for the Financial Proposal will be allocated as per the following formula:

• Contract will be awarded to the technically qualified consultant who obtains the highest combined score (financial and technical);
• The points for the Financial Proposal will be allocated as per the following formula: (Lowest Bid Offered*)/ (Bid of the Consultant) x 30;
• ‘Lowest Bid Offered’ refers to the lowest price offered by Offerors scoring at least 49 points in the technical evaluation.

Application:

Interested Individual Consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• A cover letter with a brief presentation of your consultancy explaining your suitability for the work and a link to the portfolio of work;
• UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment;
• Personal CV; and Financial proposal; Proposed inclusive daily rate.