Gender Responsive Climate Resilience Programming Consultant, GPD, Climate Resilience for Children, CoE Bangkok, Office based, (5.5 months) - Req: 593494

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and inclusive culture.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to support the development, implementation, and operationalization of gender-responsive climate resilience programming within UNICEF's Centre of Excellence for Climate Resilience for Children. The role will focus on integrating gender equality and adolescent-responsive approaches across policy, systems strengthening, sectoral programming, and institutional capacity development. The consultant will contribute to UNICEF's strategic goals by addressing unequal power relations, harmful social norms, and systemic barriers that limit women's and girls' participation and access to opportunities in the context of climate change and disasters. The objective is to ensure that climate action effectively empowers women and girls as agents of change while mitigating their heightened risks and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical support for the development and implementation of gender-responsive climate resilience strategies and programs. This includes integrating gender equality and adolescent-responsive approaches into policy frameworks, systems strengthening initiatives, and sectoral programming across areas such as health, WASH, education, and child protection. The consultant will also contribute to institutional capacity development by designing and facilitating trainings, learning initiatives, and developing technical guidance and knowledge products related to gender and climate resilience. Key responsibilities involve analyzing existing climate-related policies, programs, and financing mechanisms to identify opportunities for gender mainstreaming. The consultant will engage with various stakeholders, including governments, development partners, and UN agencies, to foster collaboration and ensure effective program delivery. Additionally, the role requires contributing to the operationalization of gender-responsive climate resilience programming, ensuring that it addresses unequal power relations, harmful social norms, and systemic barriers affecting women and girls.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, climate resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, or related areas. Demonstrated experience in integrating gender-responsive approaches into climate-related policies, programmes, or financing mechanisms is required.

Skills

Gender Equality, Climate Resilience, Climate Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Programme Development, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Writing, Training Facilitation, UNICEF Strategic Plan

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