Review of research report on “Women in the Security Sector Reform in The Gambia"

Review a research report on women in security sector reform in The Gambia to enhance its analytical rigor, coherence, and policy relevance.

Reviewing the draft research report for clarity, coherence, and logical flow.
Editing and strengthening analysis, conclusions, and recommendations from a gender and governance perspective.
Ensuring consistency in terminology, structure, and referencing throughout the report.
Providing suggestions to improve readability, presentation, and policy relevance for diverse stakeholders.
Supporting finalization of the report in line with UNDP quality standards.

Proven experience in research review, editing, and analytical writing, particularly for policy-oriented or development-focused reports.
Strong background in gender equality and women’s empowerment, with demonstrated understanding of barriers to women’s participation and leadership.
Knowledge and practical experience in security sector governance and reform (SSR), peacebuilding, or rule of law programming, preferably in fragile or transitioning contexts.
Familiarity with UNDP, UN, or international development frameworks, including results-based reporting and policy advocacy.
Ability to strengthen policy relevance, clarity, and coherence of research outputs for diverse stakeholders, including government, CSOs, and development partners.
Experience working on or reviewing studies related to governance, accountability, or institutional reform in West Africa or similar contexts is an added advantage.

An advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Security Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Governance, or a related social science discipline.
A bachelor’s degree in the above fields combined with substantial professional experience in gender, governance, or security sector reform may be considered an asset.

Languages Required: English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 weeks

Work Modality: Online

Remuneration: