National Trainer on Unconscious Gender Bias

Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women in Georgia supports state and non-state partners towards the achievement of substantive gender equality in Georgia. In line with national and international commitments, UN Women works on the levels of policy and legislation, institutions and grassroots, in order to achieve transformative results for increased gender equality and greater protection of the rights of women and girls. UN Women puts special emphasis on the work towards gender mainstreaming in good governance reforms and enhancing women’s political participation, ending violence against women, promoting and supporting women’s economic empowerment, and Women, Peace and Security agenda. Along with these key priority areas that constitute UN Women’s mandate, UN Women interventions in Georgia are anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the years 2026-2030 with the government of Georgia. Within the framework of its Women’s Leadership in Decision-making portfolio, UN Women is implementing “Women’s Increased Leadership for Democracy in Georgia” (WILD) project. The project is generously supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and aims to promote women’s leadership and advance gender equality as key drivers for democracy and inclusive development in Georgia. Within the framework of the WILD project, UN Women, will be launching the Leadership Academy - a flagship initiative dedicated to cultivating and inspiring a new generation of leaders committed to the values of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social justice. The Academy will welcome both women and men from a wide range of sectors - government, civil society, academia, the private sector. Through a carefully designed curriculum, participants will gain knowledge, skills, and practical tools to champion women’s leadership and advance gender equality in their respective fields and communities, ensuring impact across diverse sectors and all walks of life. In this connection, UN Women will engage a multi-disciplinary team of trainers and experts to design and deliver the Leadership Academy curriculum. Through this announcement, UN Women seeks to hire a national consultant on unconscious gender bias /trainer who will take the lead in developing and delivering a module focused on automatic gender stereotypes and attitudes - how they unconsciously shape decisions, behaviors, and perceptions - and practical approaches to mitigate these biases and promote more inclusive leadership practices. The national consultant will report to the UN Women Programme Specialist and Project Analyst and will be supported administratively by the UN Women Project Assistant, who will serve as the contract and payment focal point. In close coordination with, and under the overall guidance of, UN Women, the national consultant will carry out the tasks and responsibilities detailed below. Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work Hold an initial alignment meeting with UN Women to confirm objectives, timeline, deliverables, stakeholder map, and communication protocols. Develop and submit Module 1 deliverables: syllabus, session-level lesson plans and facilitator scripts, participant materials (pre-read, slide deck, worksheets), and annotated source list localized to Georgia context to ensure participants understand the concept of unconscious bias, its impact on gendered perceptions and decision ‑ making. Incorporate UN Women feedback and finalize training materials Coordinate with other trainers from day one to synchronize content, prevent duplication, and create a seamless learning experience. Conduct 1 day workshop/seminar aligned with the approved module (including facilitation, breakouts, and live Q&A). Compile and submit post-session outputs: one-page executive summary, full facilitator notes with captured commitments, anonymized evaluation summary. Deliverables: Provide an editable trainer’s package (slide deck, facilitator guide with script/timings, participant one-pager, and evaluation tools) for UN Women Leadership Academy training covering the topic unconscious bias its impact on gendered perceptions and decision ‑ making - Expected completion time (due day): May 25, 2026; Payment Schedule (optional): June 20, 2026 Facilitate the interactive workshop/seminar for UN Women Leadership Academy and submit a post-training package containing a one-page summary and full facilitator notes - Expected completion time (due day): June 15, 2026; Payment Schedule (optional): June 20, 2026 Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel: This is a home-based consultancy. As part of this assignment, the consultant might have to travel outside of Tbilisi. Competencies : Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity. 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 Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: Excellent analytical and research skills. Strong understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment Excellent writing skills. Excellent organizational skills. Strong Partnership Building Skills. Required Qualifications: Education and Certification: Master's degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field. A first-level university degree, in combination with at least two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: At least five years (seven years in case of bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in delivering adult learning/training and capacity ‑ building programs on ender, unconscious bias, or inclusive practices to diverse participant groups. At least five years (seven years in case of bachelor’s degree) of experience in designing gender ‑ responsive training materials and assessments that incorporate adult learning principles and participatory methods. Experience in delivering keynote addresses or short inspirational segments to professional audiences is an asset. Experience working with UN agencies and/or international organizations is an asset. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process .

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