Overview
International consultant to conduct a gender-responsive conflict analysis for the Arab States region, focusing on the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on actors, context, causes, dynamics, and thematic issue areas of conflict in the Arab States region.
- Examine social norms, legal and economic barriers to gender equality and protection.
- Develop actionable recommendations for UN Women's advocacy, policy, and programming.
- Adhere to UN Women's evaluation and research ethical standards.
- Prepare and submit key deliverables for review and approval.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in conflict analysis, gender research, or peacebuilding, with a strong focus on the Arab States region or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in gender-responsive conflict analysis research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches is required.
- Strong knowledge of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and relevant international normative frameworks is desirable.
- Demonstrated familiarity with feminist political economy, masculinities studies, and social norms change frameworks, and the ability to apply these analytically in conflict-affected contexts is desirable.
- Proven experience engaging with UN system processes, regional intergovernmental bodies, and civil society in conflict-affected contexts is desirable.
- Prior experience working with or for UN Women or other UN agencies is desirable.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, political science, international relations, conflict studies, development studies, and/or any related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
