Consultant for Gender Equity Consultation (CARE International)

• Title: Consultant for Gender Equity Consultation
• Location: Hanoi, Hung Yen & Ho Chi Minh City
• Duration: Oct - Nov 2023
• Reporting to: Portfolio Manager  

About CARE International

CARE International in Vietnam is a creative and dynamic organisation working with Vietnamese and international partner organisations since 1989 in over 300 projects. We recognise that the key to achieving equitable development outcomes lies in addressing deeply rooted, structural underlying causes of poverty and injustices contributing to the exclusion and vulnerability of particular groups in society. Our long-term program goal in Vietnam is that poor and marginalised ethnic minority and urban people of all genders, particularly women, equitably benefit from development. To learn more, visit www.care.org.vn

Project information 

A Flagship Program is being rolled out at 3 garment factories in Vietnam. It is a bundled intervention designed to address multiple barriers at once through a harmonized gender equity approach. The program will be designed along to deliver solutions that reflect the unique needs of women and the realities of the supply chain ecosystem. Interventions will be designed along 4 thematic areas: 

• Women’s Voice & Leadership
• Women’s Economic Empowerment
• Gender Responsive Health & Wellbeing
• Men’s Engagement

Rationale and purpose: 

The results of this assessment will help inform the Flagship program’s design and implementation. 

Scope of work:

• Review the tool and prepare for the assessment using the CARE assessment & facilitation tool. The tool (an excel document) provided by CARE will be in English.

• The consultant will conduct a thorough review of relevant documents that pertain to gender equity initiatives within the factory. These may include but are not limited to factory’s policies, initiatives related to hiring practices, promotions, employee development, work environment, and other relevant areas.

• The consultant will engage in discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders (mostly factory managers) to understand how the selected gender equity approaches have been translated into real-world implementation. Examples and case studies will be discussed to highlight the strategies' impact on gender equity within the factory.
• The consultant will gather insights about challenges and obstacles encountered during the implementation of gender equity initiatives. This will include identifying systemic, cultural, and practical challenges that may hinder progress toward gender equity goals.
• This assessment should be conducted in 1 full-day or 2 half-days, in-person at the factories, including 2 factories in Hung Yen province & 1 factory in Ho Chi Minh city. 

• Based on the gathered information and analysis, the consultant will draft a report of findings, insights, and provide recommendations for potential areas of improvement in existing systems, processes, and initiatives related to gender equity. The recommendations should be actionable and aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Flagship programs.
• The report template (Word document) will be shared by CARE. 

• A detailed work plan on how the consultant will carry out this assignment.
• A final tool in Vietnamese language.
• Facilitation plan & agenda for factory’s visit. 
• Interview note on: Factory’s response, Examples shared by factory managers, Gap observed and Analysis by the consultant on each of the question (fill-in template shared by CARE)
• A final report in English language. 

Tentative Timeframe: (Click HERE for more details)

Selection criteria 

• Experience in Auditing Garment Factories: Prior experience auditing garment factories for labor practices, including gender equity and workplace conditions, is necessary. 
• Expertise in gender equity, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development.
• Experience in conducting assessments, identifying challenges, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with relevant literature and best practices in gender equity initiatives.

Application procedure:

 Applications include: 

1. CV 
2. Workplan (with components indicated in the TOR) 
3. At least one written example of a relevant report
4. Detailed financial proposal with the daily rate for the consultancy (this file is separated)

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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