UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives

Job Purpose

• UNFPA supported the Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development (CCGD) and the University of Nairobi Women Economic Empowerment (UON WEE Hub to conduct a rapid study on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF GBV) in Kenya, with a focus on tertiary institutions. The goal of the survey is to inform efforts at ending TF GBV in Kenya, and to create a strong foundation for evidence-based advocacy and action against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Kenya. The survey was concluded in January 2024 and the findings will be disseminated on 27 March, 2024.
• UNFPA is seeking the services of an individual consultant to act as MC/ moderator. He/She will be tasked with keeping the event proceedings running smoothly, engaging the audience, and moderating discussions with a select panel of speakers. The moderator will work with guidance and direction from the UNFPA Communications Specialist.

You Would Be Responsible For

Before the event:

• Research and familiarize with the Tech-Facilitated GBV Rapid Survey Report 2023
• Be familiar with the VIP guests in the opening program and presenters, their bio data and their names.

During The Event

• Provide a brief background about the event during the opening.
• Set the tone of the event by engaging the audience, and ensuring a dynamic, interesting, and balanced discussions
• Introduce each of the speakers highlighting most significant info in their title;
• Steer a 45-minute panel discussion and ask insightful questions. If necessary, re-group questions and redirect them to the speakers eliciting the most important issues, should time not be enough.
• Monitor the time and give the signal of the remaining time to speakers as needed.
• Create visibility on his/her social media platform about the event.

Requirements

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, communications, development studies, Sociology, law, humanities, and other relevant disciplines .
• Proven 5 years’ experience in moderating panel discussions and hosting high-level events for civil society, government, UN agencies, and global development organizations.

Languages

• English language required

Values
Required Competencies:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships