Overview
The Gender Specialist will ensure impactful gender mainstreaming throughout the country programme and projects, consolidating an enabling environment for institutional effectiveness and supporting the Country Office to meet benchmarks for the UNDP Gender Seal Certification.
Tasks Summary
- Provide guidance and support for gender equality programs and integration within the office.
- Build strategic partnerships and resource mobilization.
- Mainstream gender equality in programmes and operations.
- Lead monitoring & evaluation, and learning.
- Communication, Knowledge Management & Community of Practice Networking.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) in gender technical advice, research, policy formulation, project management.
- Experience with office software and web-based systems.
- Experience in crisis/post-conflict countries, fostering networks, and partnerships.
- At least two years’ experience coordinating or advising with UN agencies or major NGOs.
- Experience with the UN or international partners.
- Experience in designing training for staff in the organization and implementing partners to build capacity.
- Experience in designing gender related monitoring and evaluation plans and activities.
Qualification Requirements
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development, Affairs, Social/Public Policy, Gender, Economics, or related field is required, OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of master´s degree.
- Data Analysis or Research Skills Certifications
- Certification in Excel Advanced, Power BI, STATA, SPSS, Kobo Toolbox or similar
