National Gender-Sensitive Disaster Risk Assessment and a Roadmap for Strengthening Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Systems in Rwanda

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women

Staff Closes 16 Jul 2026 3 days left

Overview

Conduct a comprehensive gender-sensitive disaster risk assessment in Rwanda and develop a roadmap for strengthening gender-responsive disaster risk reduction and early warning systems.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a comprehensive gender-sensitive disaster risk assessment in Rwanda with a focus on specific districts.
  • Assess how women and youth access and benefit from climate-resilient livelihood opportunities and services.
  • Analyze existing policy, institutional, coordination, accountability, and data systems related to gender-responsive DRR and climate resilience.
  • Identify barriers and gaps affecting women and girls in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience-building.
  • Develop actionable recommendations and a roadmap for strengthening gender-responsive disaster risk reduction and inclusive early warning systems at national and local levels.
Required Experience

Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in: Gender analysis and assessments, disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, climate adaptation programming, policy and institutional analysis, community-based research and field assessments. Proven experience conducting gender-sensitive assessments, research and data analysis, stakeholder consultations and facilitation. Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s DRR and climate policy landscape, gender equality frameworks and Local governance systems. Previous experience working with Government institutions, UN agencies, Development partners, Civil society organizations and rural communities.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is an asset.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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