Gender Expert - Gender Analysis for “Nourishing Futures” Programme, Cairo, Egypt, 3 months (Remote)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

This consultancy supports UNICEF Egypt’s “Nourishing Futures” programme (2025–2030) by engaging a Gender Expert to conduct a comprehensive Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus). The primary purpose is to strengthen gender equality outcomes across maternal and girls’ nutrition interventions. The Gender Expert will identify gender-specific and intersectional gaps, barriers, and opportunities within the programme components. They will assess alignment with UNICEF GAP principles and Canada’s Gender Equality Checklist and FIAP outcomes. Furthermore, the role involves recommending concrete, measurable gender-responsive and transformative actions, indicators, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure effective implementation and impact.

Responsibilities

The Gender Expert will conduct a comprehensive Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) to strengthen gender equality outcomes within UNICEF Egypt’s “Nourishing Futures” programme (2025–2030). This involves identifying gender-specific and intersectional gaps, barriers, and opportunities across all programme components. The expert will assess the programme's alignment with UNICEF GAP principles and Canada’s Gender Equality Checklist and FIAP outcomes. Key responsibilities include developing concrete, measurable, gender-responsive, and transformative actions, indicators, and monitoring mechanisms. The role also requires ensuring the integration of intersectional dimensions such as age, disability, socio-economic status, and geographic location. A crucial aspect is the meaningful engagement of men and boys as agents of change to promote gender equality. The expert will also ensure that recommendations are practical and actionable for programme implementation and contribute to achieving the programme's overall goals.

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience in gender analysis and mainstreaming within development programmes.

Skills

Gender analysis, Gender mainstreaming, Development programmes, UNICEF Gender Policy, GAP principles, OECD DAC Gender Marker, Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy, GBA Plus, Gender Equality Toolkit, Intersectional analysis, Nutrition programmes (desirable), Maternal and girls' nutrition interventions

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