Gender, Disability and Inclusion Specialist

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Provide technical guidance for gender equality and disability inclusion in UNICEF programs.

You have:

• At least 5 years relevant experience integrating gender equality and disability inclusion in humanitarian or emergency settings, or similar contexts.
• Demonstrated experience applying gender-transformative and responsive approaches, disability inclusive programme design, or intersectional analysis.
• Experience conducting or commissioning gender or disability assessments, safeguarding reviews, or barrier analysis is an asset.
• Knowledge of Results-Based Management, indicator frameworks, or humanitarian monitoring systems preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to summarize and document field information clearly and accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and partners.
• Ability to work and adapt effectively in a multicultural team and under limited supervision.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications, Teams, email, and internet; familiarity with database management.
• Security awareness and willingness to travel within Somalia as needed.
• Motivation and interest in gender equality and disability inclusion in emergencies, volunteerism as a mechanism for development, and commitment to UNICEF’s values and mission.

Contract

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfil their potential from early childhood through adolescence. InSomalia continues to face complex humanitarian challenges, including recurring droughts and conflict, which have severely impacted access to services.The UNICEF Somalia Country Office is headquartered in Mogadishu, with field offices in Baidoa, Garowe and Hargeisa, and supports Somali children to survive and thrive through interventions in health, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, and education.

In this context, under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Programme, the Gender, Disability and Inclusion Specialist, will provide technical guidance to implement the UNICEF Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2029, and the Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) 2022-2030. The Specialist will provide dedicated support to achieve integration of gender equality and disability inclusion approaches into strategies and results across all programs at the scale of prevention, response, and mitigation of risks, and therein ensure that all programs generate meaningful and relevant results for girls, boys, women, and men, in accordance with their specific needs and priorities. The work of the Specialist will aim to ensure clear disaggregation of beneficiary categories in the activity indicators across programmes and all objective areas, and ensure the integration and implementation of UNICEF’s gender equality and disability inclusion vision.

This UN Volunteer position is based in Mogadishu and will guide, advise and collaborate with programme teams, senior leadership, government counterparts, other UN agencies and civil society to ensure systematic interation of gender equality and disability inclusion priorities. This role will contribute to achieving children’s equitable and inclusive access to programme delivery across Somalia.

• Lead on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF Somalia Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2029, the UNICEF Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) 2022-2030, and the gender equality and disability inclusion workplans for 2025 and 2026, supporting sectoral teams to strengthen equitable programme delivery and advance gender equality and disability inclusion. • Enhance mainstreaming of gender equality and disability inclusion indicators in all objective areas, introducing a clear disaggregation of beneficiary categories in the activity indicators with a strategic focus on adolescent girls as programme accelerator and people with disabilities. • Support coordination across programme sections to ensure alignment and integration of gender and disability priorities with broader Country Office objectives, including joint work planning, reporting, and strategic reviews. • Work with PME to sharpen the CO approach to monitoring and evaluation of gender equality and disability inclusion in the Country Programme. • Coordinate and support specific gender equality and disability inclusion analyses along with programme sections, based on section outcomes, outputs and priorities. • Strengthen the strategy aimed at changing social norms through gender-transformative and disability inclusive approaches to contribute to quality program results. • Coordinate the Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion Task Forces within the office to support cross-sectoral coordination, collaboration, and partnerships to enhance effectiveness and coherence across the sections. • Foster cooperation and partnership with gender equality and disability inclusion multi-agency working groups, and agencies including the UCT Gender Theme Group, the Disability Inclusion Working Group, and the National Disability Agency. • Design and deliver gender equality and disability inclusion trainings for internal and external capacity building.

· Accountability

· Adaptability and flexibility

· Judgement and decision-making

· Planning and organising

· Teamwork and respect for diversity

· Professionalism

· Self-management

· Integrity

• At least 5 years relevant experience integrating gender equality and disability inclusion in humanitarian or emergency settings, or similar contexts. • Demonstrated experience applying gender-transformative and responsive approaches, disability inclusive programme design, or intersectional analysis. • Experience conducting or commissioning gender or disability assessments, safeguarding reviews, or barrier analysis is an asset. • Knowledge of Results-Based Management, indicator frameworks, or humanitarian monitoring systems preferred. • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to summarize and document field information clearly and accurately. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and partners. • Ability to work and adapt effectively in a multicultural team and under limited supervision. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), Teams, email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; ability to use online reporting or data tools is an asset. • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines. • Desirable: Familiarity with civil society organizations working to advance gender equality or disability inclusion in Somalia and basic understanding of UNICEF programming approaches. • Security awareness and willingness to travel within Somalia as needed. • Motivation and interest in gender equality and disability inclusion in emergencies, volunteerism as a mechanism for development, and commitment to UNICEF’s values and mission.

This is an International UN Volunteer assignment based in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. Mogadishu is a high-risk duty station with ongoing security concerns due to conflict and instability. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security and will be fully integrated into all applicable UN security protocols. Volunteers are expected to strictly adhere to all security instructions, guidelines, and procedures provided by UNDSS and UNICEF security personnel.

As an international position, accommodation will be arranged by UNICEF, which will meet minimum safety standards, with the volunteer expected to contribute towards accommodation costs. Movement in and around Mogadishu is regulated, and UN personnel are required to obtain security clearance before any official travel within the area.

The climate in Mogadishu is hot and arid, with high temperatures throughout the year and minimal rainfall. Electricity, water, and internet services are available in the city, although occasional disruptions may occur. Access to medical services is limited but available through UN-approved clinics and hospitals.

While Mogadishu is located along the coast and some areas offer access to recreational facilities, living conditions remain challenging. Volunteers should be prepared for a non-family duty station with limited social and leisure opportunities.

Mogadishu is a unique humanitarian operating environment that offers meaningful and impactful work opportunities. However, the context also demands flexibility, resilience, and a high level of cultural awareness. UN Volunteers are expected to demonstrate maturity, adaptability, and commitment to operate effectively in a setting that involves physical hardship, restricted movement, and a dynamic security situation.

You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

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