Individual Consultant: Moderator/Master of Ceremony During the Dissemination of Technology-Facilitated GBV Survey Findings Event

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.

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,