International Consultant to provide capacity building on crisis management and safe leadership in public administration and politics (multiple positions)

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women

Internship Closes 31 Aug 2026 8 days left

Overview

Provide capacity building on crisis management and safe leadership in public administration and politics for women in leadership roles.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop learning modules/methodology on crisis leadership and safe leadership in politics.
  • Deliver at least 6 training sessions on crisis leadership and safe leadership in politics.
  • Provide individual advisory sessions for beneficiaries.
  • Develop a Final Report on the assignment.
Required Experience

At least 5 years of proven experience in designing and delivering methodologies and training programmes on transformative and adaptive leadership in politics and decision-making, particularly for women in public leadership roles is required. Proven experience in developing curricula, facilitation guides, and interactive methodologies for executive-level or senior public officials is required. Experience working with parliaments, governments, local authorities, or international organizations on governance and women’s political participation is required. Experience in women’s leadership in crisis preparedness and resilience, including work related to crisis governance, emergency response, or institutional resilience is an advantage. Experience working with international organizations is an advantage, including UN, is an advantage.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Gender Studies, Law, International Relations, Psychology, Leadership Development, or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification in leadership development, facilitation, or project/programme management would be an asset.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of Romanian language is an asset.
Contract Duration
12 months with possible extension (up to 30 working days)
Work Modality
home-based consultancy
Remuneration
The Consultant shall be paid for the services performed under the Contract on a per-day basis.
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