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UN Women · 5 hours ago

International Consultant to Develop Gender Sensitive Conflict Analysis in Sudan

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, and they are seeking a consultant to conduct a Gender-Sensitive Conflict Analysis in Sudan. The role involves examining gender dynamics in the context of the ongoing conflict, identifying the needs and contributions of various gender groups, and providing recommendations for inclusive peacebuilding strategies.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Identify gendered impacts and risks, assessing how the conflict differentially affects individuals based on gender and other intersecting factors, including refugees and displaced populations

Analyze power relations, inequalities, and gender norms that contribute to or are reinforced by the conflict

Map formal and informal actors, assessing how gender shapes their roles, influence, and access to decision-making

Examine barriers and opportunities for women and marginalized groups to meaningfully participate in peacebuilding, governance, and recovery processes

Analyze gender roles in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and resistance, recognizing both vulnerabilities and agency

Address intersectionality, exploring how gender interacts with factors such as ethnicity, age, displacement, disability, and socioeconomic status

Provide evidence-based recommendations to inform gender-responsive policy, programming, and WPS interventions in Sudan

Analyze gendered drivers of conflict, including political exclusion, economic inequalities, social norms, and militarized masculinities

Identify and map key actors (state, non-state, political, military, civil society) and assess how gender shapes their roles, strategies, and influence

Explore the roles of women, men, and youth in both conflict escalation and peacebuilding, including participation/exclusion in formal/informal peace efforts, governance, and armed groups

Examine the role of women’s CSOs and networks in promoting peace in Sudan

Identify barriers and challenges for Sudanese women in exercising their rights to participate in peace processes

Assess gender-differentiated impacts of the conflict, particularly regarding protection, livelihoods, and coping mechanisms, and understand how gender roles have shifted

Identify practical, context-specific entry points for advancing WPS programming at policy and programmatic levels

Identify risks and opportunities for gender-transformative approaches in peacebuilding, recovery, transitional justice, and governance

Analyze climate-related risks from a gender perspective and their interaction with conflict dynamics

Assess the role and influence of regional and international actors in shaping gendered conflict and peace dynamics

Design a gender-sensitive methodology and tools, aligned with WPS principles and UN Women’s GSCA approach, ensuring neutrality in engaging with all conflict actors

Conduct a comprehensive desk review of literature, assessments, and policy documents

Conduct KIIs and FGDs with diverse stakeholders, including women’s rights organizations, youth groups, traditional leaders, government representatives, humanitarian and peacebuilding actors, and Sudanese refugees and diaspora groups

Engage with regional actors (e.g., AU, IGAD) to examine their roles and influence on gendered conflict dynamics

Map actors and analyze gendered roles and influence, identifying barriers and opportunities for inclusive, gender-responsive peacebuilding

Integrate analysis of emerging issues, such as climate change, displacement, digital inclusion, and economic instability

Provide overall technical leadership and coordination of the GSCA, ensuring coherence across methodology, data collection, analysis, and reporting, in close collaboration with the national consultant

Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of primary data collection, including FGDs and KIIs conducted by national teams, ensuring adherence to GSCA methodology, ethical standards, Do No Harm, safeguarding, and PSEA principles

Integrate findings from the national consultant primary data and actor-mapping reports into the overall analysis and final GSCA report

Produce a comprehensive report with evidence-based findings and actionable recommendations for advancing the WPS agenda in Sudan

Qualification

Gender studiesPeaceConflict studiesGender-sensitive analysisWPS agenda knowledgeHumanitarian context familiarityResearchAnalytical skillsWriting skillsStakeholder engagementInclusive collaborationFluency in EnglishFluency in ArabicCreative problem solvingEffective communication

Required

Advanced degree in gender studies, peace and conflict studies, international development, political science, or a related field

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in gender programming within humanitarian or development contexts, with demonstrated expertise in conducting gender and conflict analyses in fragile or conflict-affected settings

Proven expertise in conducting gender analyses and producing gender-sensitive reports

Strong understanding of WPS agenda and UNSCR 1325

Familiarity with the humanitarian context in Sudan and the specific challenges faced by women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings

Demonstrated experience in gender-sensitive and intersectional analysis

Strong research, analytical, and writing skills

Knowledge of how famine affects food security and the ability to adapt interventions to be inclusive and sensitive to gender dynamics

Experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations is an asset

Fluency in English or Arabic is required