Review and Development of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Tools and Standards for Gender-Responsive Procurement in Kenya at UN Women

Specific Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive, gender-responsive M&E framework with measurable indicators and targets to track the implementation and impact of Gender-Responsive Procurement initiatives in Kenya, ensuring alignment with national, county, and private sector procurement systems. 
• Create an M&E plan specifying data collection tools, sources, frequency, disaggregation, reporting, and data use to monitor outcomes and outputs of Gender-Responsive Procurement initiatives. 
• Formulate a standardized, ethical, and gender-responsive Supplier Code of Conduct to provide clear guidelines for suppliers, enhancing equitable access for women-owned/led businesses. 
• Conduct stakeholder consultations with government, private sector, women’s organizations, and procurement bodies to ensure alignment and buy-in for the M&E framework and Supplier Code of Conduct 
• Develop capacity-building guidelines and an implementation roadmap to support stakeholders in adopting and rolling out the M&E framework and Supplier Code of Conduct.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education 

• A Master’s degree in gender studies, procurement, supply chain management, development studies, economics, 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 developing gender-related tools, policies, and or frameworks.
• Expertise in designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for development programs, preferably related to gender equality or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis methodologies, and practical use of digital M&E systems and tools.
• Familiarity with the Women’s Empowerment Principles, UN Women’s Gender-Responsive Procurement frameworks, and Kenya’s procurement policies and frameworks such as the 2010 Constitution, AGPO, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015.
• Proven ability to facilitate stakeholder engagements with diverse groups, including women entrepreneurs, procurement officers, and policymakers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of Kenya’s public and private sector procurement processes