Gender Specialist

Evaluate policies and frameworks for gender equality and climate change.

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Overview

Evaluate policies and frameworks for gender equality and climate change.

You have:

  • Advanced degree or minimum 10 years of working experience in social science, environment, development and climate change context, working on policy issues of gender inequality and climate change is preferable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience on different gender responsive tools and approaches and applying them effectively at institutional and project levels.
  • Strong understanding of the gender context in Jordan.
  • Good experience with government institutions, international or NGOs supporting gender equality.
  • Excellent technical and analytical writing skills.
  • Proven communication and facilitation skills with varied stakeholders and audiences.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills (in both English and Arabic languages).

Contract

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Background

Kindly note that this vacancy is opened for both national and international consultants.

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to veiw the terms of reference and other documents.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=71115

Duties and Responsibilities

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=71115

Competencies

  • Demonstrate integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

  • Advanced degree or minimum 10 years of working experience in social science, environment, development and climate change context, working on policy issues of gender inequality and climate change is preferable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience on different gender responsive tools and approaches and applying them effectively at institutional and project levels.
  • Strong understanding of the gender context in Jordan.
  • Good experience with government institutions, international or NGOs supporting gender equality

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent technical and analytical writing skills;
  • Proven communication and facilitation skills with varied stakeholders and audiences;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills (in both English and Arabic languages);

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully advocated for gender equality in a project? This assesses your practical experience in advocacy and implementation. Provide a specific example that highlights your strategy and outcomes.
What strategies would you implement to address gender-related challenges in climate change initiatives? This checks your problem-solving skills related to gender and climate change. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep up-to-date with the changing policies on gender inequality? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you tell me about a challenging stakeholder interaction you faced and how you handled it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure gender responsive tools are effectively applied in projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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