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UN Women · 14 hours ago

UN Women - Senior Expert Consultant on Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans, ACRO, (Home based assignment)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

UN Women, dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, is seeking a Senior Expert Consultant to provide strategic, technical, and analytical support for the development and implementation of Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans in Latin America and the Caribbean. The role involves conducting analyses, providing strategic advice, and facilitating collaboration with governments and civil society to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conduct an analysis of the current situation, scope, and implementation of WPS National Action Plans across countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for alignment with international and regional commitments

Provide strategic advice and technical assistance to UN Women Regional Office, UN Women Country Offices, and national counterparts on the design, implementation, and monitoring of WPS NAPs, including the application of the High Impact methodology and other relevant strategies, particularly in crisis response and emerging contexts

Support the elaboration, review, and development of concept notes, project proposals, analytical reports, and advocacy documents to advance the WPS agenda in the LAC region, including contributing to resource mobilization and evidence-based advocacy initiatives

Identify strategic partners, as well as experiences and lessons learned from other regions, to inform the design of innovative initiatives and strengthen regional coordination on the WPS agenda

Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current situation, scope, and implementation of WPS National Action Plans in LAC countries

Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening WPS NAPs and their alignment with international and regional frameworks

Document lessons learned, good practices, and experiences from LAC and other regions to inform policy and programme design

Provide strategic advice and technical guidance to UN Women Regional Office, UN Women Country Offices, and national counterparts on the design, implementation, and monitoring of WPS NAPs

Strengthen capacities of UN Women personnel across LAC and national counterparts (government and civil society) on the WPS agenda in general and, specifically, on the design, implementation and monitoring of WPS NAPs

Support the application of the High Impact methodology, as well as other relevant tools, strategies, and approaches to implement the WPS agenda, including in crisis response contexts

Advise on integrating gender perspectives across peace, security, and humanitarian initiatives

Facilitate convenings, workshops, webinars, etc on the WPS agenda and the design, implementation and monitoring of high impact NAPs and related issues. Prepare the necessary documentation for this purpose

Assist in the development, review, and finalization of concept notes, project documents, analytical reports, and advocacy materials to advance WPS objectives

Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by providing technical inputs and evidence-based recommendations

Ensure outputs are aligned with UN Women priorities and regional WPS strategies

Identify strategic partners and opportunities for collaboration at the national, regional, and international levels

Support knowledge sharing and the exchange of good practices between countries in the region

Coordinate with UN Women Country Offices to communicate effectively with government institutions and civil society representatives

Ensure timely completion of consultancy outputs

Provide periodic updates, analytical briefs, and recommendations to the Regional Advisor and Program Coordinator

Contribute lessons learned and reporting on regional trends, challenges, and innovations in WPS implementation

Qualification

WomenPeaceSecurityNational Action PlansTechnical advisory supportPolicy developmentResearchAnalysisGender perspectiveAdvocacy skillsInnovative thinkingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in law, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or related discipline

Master's degree or equivalent in public policy, international relations, human rights, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, post-conflict reconciliation, or related disciplines; or two additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a master's degree

At least 10 years of professional experience in research, training, and technical advisory on issues related to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, including policy development, implementation, and monitoring

Demonstrated experience in providing technical and advisory support to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans, including the application of High Impact or other relevant methodologies

Proven experience in advocacy and engagement with governments, civil society, regional and international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders on women's rights, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls

Relevant experience in producing high-quality knowledge products, analytical reports, policy briefs, and other research outputs to inform policy, programme design, and advocacy in the Women, Peace and Security field. (provide at least one relevant sample material)

English and Spanish