Research Support for a Gender-Responsive LED Course for Municipalities

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS (RBEC) supports 18 country offices. Its Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) serves as a key knowledge and advisory center, connecting the region to global development expertise. IRH aims to build capacity and foster partnerships to address diverse development challenges across Europe and Central Asia.

Job Purpose

This role supports the development of a practical training course on gender-responsive Local Economic Development (LED) for municipalities. The course aims to equip municipal staff and local economic actors with the skills to identify gender gaps and integrate gender-responsive approaches into policies and programs. The objective is to ensure that LED initiatives promote inclusive and sustainable local prosperity by addressing structural barriers and fostering equitable outcomes for all.

Responsibilities

The online volunteer will contribute to the development of a training course on gender-responsive Local Economic Development (LED) for municipalities. Key duties include researching and curating relevant examples, drafting and structuring course modules, and preparing training materials such as slides and exercises. The volunteer will also assist in ensuring logical flow and consistent terminology within course content, identify good practice examples and tools focused on municipal responsibilities, and support liaison with the M4EG team and gender specialists. Quality assurance of the final training package for clarity and coherence is also a responsibility.

Work Experience

Required experience includes strong research and synthesis skills for identifying and summarizing resources and practical examples for municipalities. Desirable experience includes knowledge of gender equality, women's economic empowerment, local economic development, local governance, or municipal service delivery. Experience in developing training materials or supporting course design is considered an asset.

Skills

Key skills include strong research and synthesis abilities, excellent written English with strong drafting and editing skills, and attention to detail. The role also requires knowledge of gender equality and local economic development. The ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, incorporate feedback, and work with templates for consistency are also important competencies.

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