Consultant for Beijing+30 Action Agenda

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment globally. The organization merges the efforts of four distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM. UN Women operates in multiple countries, working towards the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs.

Job Overview:
The consultant will analyze commitments made by Arab States to the Beijing Action Agenda and compare them with national Beijing+30 reports. The role involves developing a regional action plan to support the implementation of these commitments. The consultant will work under the guidance of UN Women’s Regional Governance, Political Participation Advisor and collaborate with UN Women country office focal persons. The position requires the development of a visual comparative report that clusters actions from national reports and encourages engagement from Arab States that have not yet made commitments. The consultant will also be responsible for producing various reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations related to gender equality and women's empowerment in the Arab region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a visual comparative report on the Beijing+30 Action Agenda Commitments, clustering actions from national reports and including recommendations for Arab States that have not made commitments.
• Prepare an inception report outlining methodology, timeline, data sources, and stakeholder engagement plan.
• Summarize feedback from stakeholder consultations with UN Women country office focal persons, civil society, and regional bodies.
• Create a mapping matrix of commitments comparing Beijing Action Agenda commitments against national reports for each Arab State.
• Conduct a thematic gap analysis report identifying legislative, policy, and programmatic gaps across key themes.
• Draft a regional action plan with recommendations, implementation steps, responsible actors, timelines, and indicators linked to UN Women’s Strategic Note.
• Prepare a PowerPoint presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Consolidate a final report reflecting feedback received, including all findings, analysis, and the action plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender studies, law, public policy, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in gender equality policy analysis, preferably in the Arab region, is required.
• Experience and knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights issues in the Arab States region is essential.
• Experience in the inclusion of disadvantaged groups, particularly in disability inclusion, is required.
• Familiarity with the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), CEDAW, and regional gender frameworks is desirable.
• Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills are also desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, gender studies, law, or public policy. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in gender equality policy analysis, with a preference for candidates who have worked in the Arab region. Experience should include a strong understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues, as well as familiarity with the inclusion of disadvantaged groups, particularly those with disabilities.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while fluency in Arabic is desirable. Proficiency in both languages will enhance communication and stakeholder engagement in the context of the role.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based with no travel required. The position does not specify a contract duration or seniority level, but it is implied that the role is full-time given the extensive responsibilities outlined. UN Women emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.