Expert·e En Mentorat Et Accompagnement Des Femmes Candidates-Participation Politique Des Femmes , Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, SSA Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Posting Date05/08/2026

Organizational Context

UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, with a focus on leadership and political participation. In Haiti, the entity supports women's full, effective, and secure political engagement amidst challenges like underrepresentation and political violence. This role contributes to strengthening women's involvement in political and decision-making processes.

Job Purpose

This role aims to build a pool of qualified experts to support UN Women Haiti in designing and implementing initiatives that enhance women's political participation, prevent electoral violence, and foster an inclusive political environment. The expert will work closely with international counterparts and UN Women project managers to support Haitian women's engagement in the electoral process. The primary objective is to provide individual and collective support to women candidates or potential candidates, ensuring their effective participation and representation.

Responsibilities

The expert will be responsible for designing a comprehensive mentorship framework, including defining objectives, tools, and methodologies. This includes conducting individualized and group mentorship sessions to guide and support women candidates. A key duty is documenting the journeys and best practices of mentored women. The role also involves providing support to UN Women in monitoring the progress and outcomes for beneficiaries. Deliverables include the development of the mentorship framework, regular reports on mentorship sessions, and a capitalization note summarizing lessons learned and experiences gained throughout the assignment.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience is required. This experience should include a proven track record in gender equality and women's rights. Expertise in the Haitian context is also essential for effectively supporting women candidates.

Skills

Excellent facilitation and mentorship session animation skills; ability to support and advise women candidates in sensitive contexts; strong knowledge of issues related to women's political participation; proficiency in developing mentorship and monitoring tools; excellent writing skills in French and Creole; English is an asset.

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