National Consultant - Specialist Gender Equality Profiling, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Overview

The consultant will undertake a Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP) to assess progress and challenges for gender equality in Sierra Leone, identifying discrepancies and root causes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a Country Gender Equality Profiling assessment.
• Produce a high-quality Country Gender Equality Profile with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Identify entry points and strategies to address gender gaps across sectors.
• Identify gaps in research and data concerning gender equality.
• Provide a list of recognized research bodies.
• Design an Action Plan to address information gaps.
• Identify key entry points and opportunities to address gender gaps in social, economic, and political arenas.
• Provide a gender perspective of poverty and sectoral priorities.

Required Experience

A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in the field of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, including proven experience in developing Country Gender Equality Profiles. Experience working with multi-stakeholder and cultural organizations is essential: governments, International NGO, CSOs, and the UN/ multilateral/bilateral institutions. Sound knowledge of international standards on human rights, women’s rights and related instruments. Experience in policy analysis, institutional capacity assessment, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and facilitate consultative processes. Familiarity with Sierra Leone’s socio-political and economic context is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Statistics, or related fields. Specialized training in gender analysis, participatory research methods, or monitoring and evaluation is an asset.

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