An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Gender Studies, Adolescent Development and Empowerment International Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Public Health, or another relevant discipline.
Work Experience:
At least 8 years of progressively responsible international experience in gender equality, women's empowerment and gender-transformative programming.
Demonstrated experience conducting organizational or programmatic gender reviews, gender audits, gender assessments or similar strategic assignments for UN Agencies and development programs.
Extensive experience integrating gender equality across multi-sector development programmes
Skills:
Proven experience applying systems-thinking approaches to programme design, institutional strengthening and organizational change.
Experience facilitating high-level consultations with governments, United Nations agencies, development partners and civil society organizations.
Demonstrated experience producing high-quality analytical reports and strategic recommendations for senior management.
Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in English.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required
Desirables:
Previous experience leading a UNICEF Gender Programmatic Review (GPR) or similar assignment.
Experience working on adolescent girls' empowerment, social norms transformation and systems strengthening.
Experience in organizational capacity assessments and institutional change management.
