Consultant Contract

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO

Consultant Closes 01 Sep 2026 9 days left

Overview

Provide technical expertise to support UNESCO's efforts to strengthen the protection ecosystem for women journalists experiencing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Pakistan. The role involves research, policy analysis, and development of practical technical resources.


Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake national mapping of the protection ecosystem for women journalists experiencing TFGBV.
  • Review relevant legal, policy and institutional frameworks.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen institutional coordination and policy implementation.
  • Analyze international good practices and develop evidence-based recommendations.
  • Develop a Training Toolkit, a Resource Guide, and a Technical Guidance Note.
  • Engage with relevant stakeholders through consultations, interviews, and discussions.
  • Prepare a consolidated implementation roadmap.
Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more fields directly relevant to the assignment, including media development, freedom of expression, safety of journalists, human rights, gender equality, digital governance, cyber policy, public policy, legal/policy research or related areas. Demonstrated experience undertaking research and policy analysis and developing analytical reports, policy papers, research studies, technical guidance, toolkits, resource guides or other similar knowledge products. Proven experience engaging with government institutions, media organizations, civil society organizations and development partners. Demonstrated practical understanding of Pakistan's media landscape and relevant legal, policy and institutional frameworks relating to freedom of expression, safety of journalists, cybercrime, digital governance and online safety. Demonstrated experience independently identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders and conducting structured consultations.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or higher) in Journalism, Media Studies, Law, Human Rights, digital rights, cybersecurity, Gender Studies, Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences or another relevant discipline.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of Urdu would be useful.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
On site
Remuneration
Not specified
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