Consultant to develop a report on “International Models for Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP) Implementation in Public Procurement”

UN Women seeks a consultant to develop a report on international models for gender-responsive procurement implementation in public procurement. The report aims to provide practical guidance for procurement officials in Viet Nam to operationalize gender-responsive procurement in line with new legal mandates and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop the report framework including objectives, targeted users, contents, and format.
• Consult the draft report framework with stakeholders including the Public Procurement Agency and UN Women.
• Prepare Draft 1 of the report in English and Vietnamese based on desk review of current reports and documents.
• Conduct targeted technical consultations with selected stakeholders to collect feedback on Draft 1.
• Compile stakeholder responses and prepare Draft 2 of the report incorporating feedback.
• Provide operational recommendations for Viet Nam adapting international practices.
• Finalize the report including practical tools, templates, checklists, and case examples.
• Support dissemination and capacity building efforts related to the report.

Requirements

• Experience in gender-responsive procurement or related fields is required.
• Experience working with public procurement systems and policies is desirable.
• Ability to conduct desk reviews and technical consultations with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills in English and Vietnamese.
• Experience working with international organizations or UN agencies is an asset.

Skills

• Gender Responsive Procurement
• Public procurement systems
• Policy Analysis
• Desk Review
• Technical Consultations
• Report Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English, Vietnamese