Overview
The consultant will undertake a desk review and consultations to ascertain the current status of gender equality programming in the South Sudan Country Office and provide actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a desk review of relevant documents including CPD, HAC annual workplans, evaluations, studies, research, strategic programme documents, annual reports and gender-related analyses.
- Review relevant national policies and commitments related to gender equality.
- Map existing gender-responsive interventions and partnerships.
- Analyze current programme outputs, activities and approaches to assess gender integration and budgeting.
- Identify key gender equality gaps, priorities, and entry points.
- Facilitate consultations with UNICEF staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Support prioritization of gender equality outcomes and programmatic actions.
- Develop recommendations and propose gender-responsive interventions including funding and budgeting.
- Prepare and present findings and facilitate internal discussions.
- Develop a concise Gender Programmatic Review report.
- Support development of a Gender Equality Action Plan or workplan.
- Provide recommendations for strengthening monitoring, reporting, and accountability for gender equality outcomes.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, programme review, or related field.
- Experience leading surveys, research and evaluation including a gender programme review.
- Experience working with UN or international organizations is an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Gender studies, social sciences, international development, public policy or related field.
