Gender & Education Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division (GPD) - Education, UNGEI Team, CoE Amman, Jordan, 12 months (remote) #596702
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 from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to advance gender equality in and through education by providing crucial support to UNICEF and the UNGEI (UN Girls' Education Initiative) Team. The consultant will strengthen gender-transformative education policies, systems, and programmes. Key activities include offering technical support to country-level initiatives like the Gender at the Centre Initiative (GCI), contributing to vital research and knowledge generation, facilitating learning exchanges and partnership engagement, and assisting in scaling evidence-based approaches. The ultimate goal is to promote girls' education, gender equality, and inclusion across diverse educational contexts, ensuring that all children, especially the most disadvantaged, can access quality education.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to country initiatives, particularly the Gender at the Centre Initiative (GCI), to strengthen gender-transformative education policies, systems, and programmes. Contribute to research and knowledge generation on gender equality in education, developing and disseminating relevant materials. Facilitate learning and partnership engagement among stakeholders, including governments, CSOs, and youth networks. Assist in scaling evidence-based approaches that promote girls' education, gender equality, and inclusion in diverse education contexts. Prepare and deliver training to Ministry of Education officials and partners using standard tools, such as the Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning tool. Engage with governments, especially Ministries of Education, and other education and gender stakeholders. Work with diverse cultural backgrounds to create collaborative relationships. Undertake complex tasks in a time-constrained context, demonstrating high initiative and autonomy. Communicate effectively through strong oral presentation and writing competencies. Support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, in line with UNICEF's mandate and core values.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of professional experience in education, gender equality, or child rights, including in emergencies and protracted crises. Minimum of 5 years of experience in programming related to gender equality in education and working with governments (especially Ministries of Education). Experience partnering with education/gender stakeholders, CSOs, and youth networks is also required.
Skills
Expert knowledge of gender equality in education, Intersectional gender equality frameworks, Gender-Responsive Education Sector Planning, Gender-Transformative Education, Expert understanding of the education sector, Experience with Ministries of Education, Education sector analysis and planning, Education in emergencies, Strong data analysis skills, Excellent communication and writing skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, High initiative and autonomy