Consultant for Advancing Gender-Responsive Civil-Military Engagement in Humanitarian Action
Organizational Context
UN Women Indonesia is implementing the BRIDGES 4 PEACE project (2026-2028) to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda within defense institutions across the region. The project focuses on strengthening civil-military engagement in humanitarian settings, recognizing that crises disproportionately affect women and girls. The role supports UN Women's engagement with national and regional stakeholders to ensure gender-responsive and protection-centered approaches in humanitarian action.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to develop a gender-responsive strategy and operational plan for civil-military engagement in humanitarian preparedness and response. The consultant will co-design and facilitate a table-top exercise (TTX) to integrate WPS and humanitarian principles into crisis response scenarios. Additionally, the role involves providing technical and facilitation support for national and regional policy dialogues, ensuring the meaningful inclusion of women's experiences and leadership. The consultant will work closely with UN Women Indonesia and various stakeholders to strengthen civil-military coordination and advance Indonesia's WPS agenda.
Responsibilities
Develop a gender-responsive strategy and operational plan for inclusive civil-military engagement, including consultations with CSOs and government institutions. Assess current gender considerations in civilian-military coordination and develop policy recommendations. Design and facilitate a table-top exercise (TTX) to test gender-responsive civil-military coordination in humanitarian settings, documenting lessons learned and recommendations. Lead the facilitation of national policy dialogues on civil-military engagement, involving diverse stakeholders. Support the design and implementation of a regional dialogue on WPS and Civilian-Military Engagement in Crisis, applying a gender-responsive, protection-centered, and participatory approach throughout all tasks.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years (Master's) or 7 years (Bachelor's) of relevant professional experience in gender equality, humanitarian action, or Women, Peace and Security (WPS) is required. Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues, conducting gender analysis, and designing/facilitating participatory methodologies like table-top exercises is essential. Prior engagement with defense/military institutions and familiarity with Indonesia's disaster management policies are assets.
Skills
Gender Analysis, Humanitarian Action, Women Peace and Security (WPS), Civil-Military Engagement, Facilitation, Strategy Development, Policy Analysis, Table-Top Exercise Design and Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Writing.