Gender Analysis Expert Consultant with UNICEF (Remote) 2026
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is offering a consultancy opportunity for a Gender Analysis Expert under the Nourishing Futures programme in Egypt. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive gender analysis to identify challenges and opportunities related to gender equality within maternal and adolescent nutrition programmes. The role includes developing practical recommendations, designing monitoring and evaluation indicators, and ensuring that considerations related to age, disability, socioeconomic status, and geographic location are integrated into programme design and implementation. This consultancy will be conducted remotely over a period of three months.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with UNICEF, one of the world's leading international organizations.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
- Three-month consultancy contract.
- Contribute to development programmes that directly impact the health and nutrition of women and children.
- Collaborate with international experts and multidisciplinary teams in the fields of development and gender equality.
- Gain valuable experience with one of the largest agencies within the United Nations system.
Duties & responsibilities
- Conduct a comprehensive gender analysis of UNICEF nutrition programmes.
- Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities related to gender equality within programme design and implementation.
- Assess programme alignment with UNICEF policies, gender frameworks, and international humanitarian and development standards.
- Develop practical recommendations and action plans to strengthen gender equality outcomes.
- Propose indicators and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure progress and impact.
- Integrate age, disability, socioeconomic status, and geographic considerations into the analysis and recommendations.
- Support strategies that engage men and boys as partners in promoting gender equality and positive social change.
Eligibility criteria
- Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in gender analysis and the integration of gender equality considerations into development programmes.
- Strong knowledge of UNICEF’s gender policies, frameworks, and approaches.
- Experience with GBA Plus (Gender-Based Analysis Plus) tools and international development assistance policies related to gender equality.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Previous experience in nutrition and public health programmes is highly desirable.
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