Scope of Work:
Review and refine a pre-designed data collection tool for use in each sub-region.
Do a desktop review of the administrative data-sources that document discrimination, inequality and the outcomes of discrimination in the targeted countries.
Use virtual engagements and snowball techniques to identify the state and non-state institutions that collect relevant admin data on discrimination and inequalities in the targeted countries, incl. Police & justice sector institutions; national equality bodies; national human rights institutions; ombuds institutions; service provision institutions; civil society organisations; academia and other relevant parties.
For each one of these admin data-producing institutions, assess and document the nature of the data holdings (variable content as well as quality); nature and degree of access to the data (notably by the NSO) and use of data for statistical production on discrimination; main challenges associated with the data and how these can be overcome (e.g. data protection, data-sharing and other ethical considerations in the collection and use of such data)
Identify national examples of how admin datasets are also used to monitor inequalities in outcomes resulting from indirect/structural discrimination, in key sectors e.g. health, education, justice, policing and social services (and for each sector, identify key datasets/variables/ratios/averages used for equality analysis)
Document the role of the NSO in the targeted countries in coordinating/quality assuring the collection of admin data on discrimination and inequalities, and the existence (or not) of mechanisms facilitating cooperation between NSOs and organizations collecting/recording the data, and with organizations that have policy responsibility for non-discrimination & equality
Prepare a report that clearly maps the relevant administrative data holdings in the countries studied in the sub-region; identify good practices; challenges and opportunities associated with this data (vs. other types of data e.g. survey data); make recommendations on how to improve the collection of admin data on discrimination & inequalities, its use in statistical production, and its uptake in policymaking/monitoring.
Duties And Responsibilities
Key Deliverables:
One PowerPoint presentation per sub-region which explains how the task will be approached. This will be shared and discussed in a virtual meeting involving all 5 contracted consultants, with the opportunity to engage and influence one another’s planned work strategy;
One report per sub-region that summarizes the results of the assessment;
One PowerPoint presentation which highlights the key findings per sub-region.
Competencies
Core Values:
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.
Functional Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to network amongst actors in the human rights sector;
Competent in working with and using human rights and non-discrimination data;
Analytical skills;
Good report writing and editing skills.
Required Skills And Experience
Education:
Minimum master’s degree in law, human rights, development studies or related field;
Holding some formal qualifications in statistics or demography will be an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in human rights and non-discrimination related work in at least one of the countries in the sub-region you are applying for;
Minimum 5 years research and data analysis experience;
Work experience in human rights and non-discrimination work with different organizations, in more than one country in the sub-region for which you apply, will be an advantage;
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English, French, Portuguese or Arabic is required depending on the sub-region concerned. All reports and PowerPoints must be completed and presented in either English or French.
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