National Gender Expert
Home based with possibility of mission as required (Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Lesotho, South Africa and Tunisia)
Job Title: National Gender Expert
Location: Multiple Locations (Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Lesotho, South Africa, Tunisia)
Job Type: Non-Staff Consultancy (30 days WAE over 5 months)
Organization: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Application deadline: 01-Sep-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)
Role Summary
The UNIDO Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Division is seeking experienced National Gender Experts in Africa to join a 2-year talent roster. In this role, you will lead gender mainstreaming initiatives under the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Accelerator pilot project across key development sectors.
Key Responsibilities
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Gender Assessments: Conduct in-depth reviews of project designs and implementation strategies to identify gender gaps and risks within local contexts.
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Gender Action Plans: Formulate, execute, and monitor Gender Action Plans with measurable targets and disaggregated indicators.
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Capacity Building: Deliver gender sensitization training for project staff, beneficiaries, and institutional stakeholders.
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Data Collection & Monitoring: Establish sex-disaggregated baseline data and conduct site visits to track progress and adjust activities as needed.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government agencies, local NGOs, civil society organizations, and women’s empowerment groups.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Human Development, Gender Studies, or Sustainable Development. (A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu).
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Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on professional experience in gender mainstreaming, gender analysis tools, and project evaluation within Africa.
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Regional Context: Deep familiarity with local development challenges and institutional frameworks in one of the eligible countries.
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Languages: Native or professional fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of local working languages is a plus.
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Eligibility: Candidates must be nationals or permanent legal residents of Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Lesotho, South Africa, or Tunisia.
Key Competencies
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in gender analysis frameworks, impact tracking, and capacity building.
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Core Values: Demonstrated commitment to integrity, inclusion, excellence, humility, and humanity.
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Collaboration: Strong capability to liaise with multi-disciplinary project teams and external high-level government officials.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application and view full job description via the official: >>> UNIDO Careers Portal.