Trade and Gender expert

Develop pedagogical material for trade and gender online course

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UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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Geneva (Switzerland)

Consultant Finance & Economy

Application deadline 2 years ago: Monday 11 Dec 2023 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Develop pedagogical material for trade and gender online course

You have:

Advanced university degree, Master, in economics, international trade or related area is required
At least 7 years of relevant work experience with teaching is required
Familiarity with gender-related issues is required
Fluency oral and written in English and French is required

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Details

Result of Service

The Consultant will develop the pedagogical material for a new iteration of the online course on trade and gender.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

11.12.23- 16.01.24

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the Chief of the Trade, Gender and Development Programme, the Consultant will provide support to the work programme on trade and gender.

The Consultant will be responsible for developing the pedagogical material for a new iteration of the online course on trade and gender as follows:

(1) Develop a new teaching module focusing on gender and trade regulations in the digital space. This will be based on existing analytical resources developed by UNCTAD, namely: (i) a study on NTMs through a gender lens; (ii) a study on NTMs in the digital space and their impact on women’s businesses in developing countries; (iii) a study on voluntary sustainability standards and gender).

(2) Develop two sets of script for the course, based respectively on: (i) an existing introductory module on trade and gender linkages; and (ii) on the new module developed under (1). This will constitute the basis of the multimedia lectures.

(3) Prepare a list of bibliographic resources to be included as optional material in the online course.

(4) Prepare the questions for the new course.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree, Master, in economics, international trade or related area is required At least 7 years of relevant work experience with teaching is required. Familiarity with gender-related issues is required

Languages

Fluency oral and written in English and French is required

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you developed educational materials related to trade and gender?	The interviewer is looking to assess your practical experience in this area.	Provide specific examples of materials you've developed and the impact they had.
How do you ensure that your teaching is inclusive and addresses gender-related issues?	The interviewer wants to understand your approach to teaching sensitive topics.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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