In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bri...
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Ecosystem Study on Gender-Responsive Procurement in Kenya
Evaluate the Impact of GRP Initiatives: Assess the effectiveness of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme and related initiatives (e.g. Sourcing2Equal, Women Empowerment Principles, etc.) in empowering women entrepreneurs, identifying key success factors, policy and implementation gaps, systemic challenges, and economic and social outcomes for women and marginalized groups.
Analyze Procurement Policies and Frameworks: Examine national, county-level and private sector procurement policies, including the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015, to identify gaps in design, implementation, and enforcement that hinder women’s participation, and propose recommendations to strengthen gender-responsive and inclusive procurement practices.
Map Stakeholders and Procurement Opportunities: Conduct stakeholder mapping to profile key actors in GRP across government, private sector, and civil society organizations, and create a comprehensive database of public and private sector procurement opportunities, highlighting sectors and regions with untapped potential for women-owned businesses.
Develop Evidence-Based Recommendations and Tools: Formulate actionable, evidence-based recommendations and a practical implementation framework to enhance GRP strategies, simplify procurement processes, build capacity for women-owned businesses, and foster stakeholder collaboration for sustainable economic inclusion.
Functional Competencies:
Very strong background in gender and women’s economic empowerment approaches, including GRP
Experience in assessing the impact of policies, strategies and measures from a gender perspective.
Proven analytical and research skills with an understanding of quantitative/qualitative methods and data analysis.
Ability to manage time and meet tight deadlines.
Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Education
A Master’s degree in public policy, economics, gender studies, or a related field is required.
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
At least 7 years of experience in procurement, gender equality, or economic development research.
Proven expertise in policy analysis, impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of Kenya’s procurement frameworks (PPADA 2015, AGPO)
Strong analytical skills and experience with mixed-methods research.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Familiarity with gender-responsive procurement and inclusivity principles
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