Consultant – International Models for Gender-Responsive Procurement Implementation

Researches international gender-responsive procurement models and Viet Nam’s legal context, consulting procurement stakeholders and producing practical evidence for a national implementation report that guides public officials, oversight bodies and training institutions.

Department: WRT 2.0 Project in Viet Nam

• Review Vietnamese legislation and reports relevant to gender-responsive procurement
• Provide evidence and analysis for the report framework and first draft
• Examine international models, procedures, tools and implementation challenges
• Consult procurement officials and other users through focus groups or interviews
• Document stakeholder feedback in English for incorporation into the second draft
• Recommend practical adaptations of international procurement practice to Viet Nam’s legal and institutional context

• Master’s degree or higher in public policy, public administration, law, economics, procurement, business, development studies, gender studies or a related field
• At least five years of experience in public procurement, public financial management, procurement policy or reform
• Minimum five years of experience conducting policy research, legal analysis, comparative studies or technical-report development
• Minimum two years of experience integrating gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, supplier diversity, inclusive business or social inclusion into policy or procurement systems
• Experience researching, advising on or implementing gender-responsive or inclusive procurement policies
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese

• Home-based consultancy from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027
• Meetings may be held at the UN Women Viet Nam office
• Official missions to selected provinces and cities may be required