Gender and AAP Programmatic Review Consultant, Gender&AAP section, 3.5 months, Beirut, Lebanon, (Internationals only, Home based

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries 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

UNICEF is committed to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of all girls and women as central to its mandate. This commitment is outlined in the Strategic Plan (SP) 2026–2029 and elaborated in the UNICEF Gender Equality Action Plan (UGEAP) 2026–2029. Targeted investments in adolescent girls are an important part of this commitment. In parallel, UNICEF is guided by the seven pillars of its Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Framework. A Gender Equality and AAP Programmatic Review is a structured process that enables UNICEF Country Offices to assess gaps, prioritize areas for strengthening gender equality programming, enhance AAP commitments, and align programmes with the UGEAP and SP. The purpose of this consultancy is to support the undertaking of a GPR and AAP programmatic review in UNICEF Lebanon Country Office (LCO) to shape and refine country programme planning alignment with the UNICEF GEAP 2026-2029.

Responsibilities

The consultant will support the undertaking of a Gender Equality and AAP Programmatic Review in UNICEF Lebanon Country Office (LCO). This review will shape and refine country programme planning alignment with the UNICEF GEAP 2026-2029. The consultancy will support a Gender Equality and AAP Programmatic Review in anticipation of the new LCO Country Program Document 2028-2032. The review will highlight how a Country Programme can strengthen gender equality programming and AAP minimum standards in alignment with the UNICEF Gender Equality Action Plan and Strategic Plan 2026–2029, and UNICEF’s AAP commitments. The consultant will assess gaps, prioritize areas for LCO to introduce or strengthen gender equality programming, and enhance its AAP commitments.

Work Experience

At least 8 years of strong technical skills in gender equality, research, and ability to support countries, especially in gender equality and AAP assessments or reviews. Substantive and programmatic experience in gender equality and AAP issues, including effective feedback channels, with an understanding of social change, is essential.

Skills

Gender equality programming, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Research and assessment, Programme design, UNICEF or UN agency programme planning, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Presentation skills, Social change understanding

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