Consultant for Gender Statistics Program

Job Posting Organization:
ONU Femmes, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in gender equality initiatives. ONU Femmes operates globally, focusing on eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality as partners and beneficiaries of sustainable development. The organization supports member states in enhancing the production, analysis, dissemination, and use of gender-sensitive statistics through its flagship program, Making Every Woman and Girl Count, and various partnerships, including with the European Union in Morocco. ONU Femmes emphasizes the importance of quality, accessible, and disaggregated data for evidence-based policy-making and accountability in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Overview:
The consultant will provide technical, methodological, and operational support for the implementation of the GENSTAT program, which aims to strengthen the national statistical framework to promote evidence-based governance sensitive to gender issues. This role involves ensuring continuity with previous gender-sensitive statistics initiatives, supporting the operational phases of the program, coordinating with national partners and stakeholders, and enhancing the tools and processes necessary for effective program implementation. The consultant will report to the Representative of ONU Femmes Morocco and will work closely with the Program Specialist and the HR focal point for contract and payment-related inquiries. The position is office-based with a maximum of 10 official travel trips required during the consultancy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the operational start of the GENSTAT program by reviewing program documents, logical frameworks, budgets, commitments with the High Commission for Planning (HCP), and ongoing gender-sensitive statistics initiatives. Propose an operational roadmap for the first six months and an updated work plan for 2026-202
• Establish key management and monitoring tools for the program, including activity tracking matrices, operational calendars, deliverables dashboards, and risk registers. Identify potential risks affecting program implementation and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure technical continuity of gender-sensitive statistics initiatives by aligning initial program activities with previous Women Count phases, EU support, and HCP institutional priorities. Provide methodological support for the National Time Use Survey, including preparatory work, qualitative components, and result dissemination activities. Contribute to the development and technical review of concept notes, terms of reference, monitoring tools, and other necessary documents for planned activities.
• Support technical coordination and monitoring of the initial implementation phases by preparing technical elements for coordination meetings with HCP, the EU, and relevant partners. Assist in tracking decisions, recommendations, and action points from technical meetings or program coordination mechanisms. Support the project assistant in monitoring activities and coordination mechanisms. Contribute to preparing technical elements for reporting on initial program activities.
• Assist in capitalizing knowledge, transferring expertise, and enhancing program visibility by documenting and capitalizing on tools, approaches, processes, and best practices developed under the Making Every Woman and Girl Count programs and the initiation of the GENSTAT program. Contribute to the technical preparation of coordination, dissemination, visibility, training, or technical exchange activities related to the program. Participate in technical meetings with partners involved in program implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Education and Certification: A Master's degree in finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field is required. A bachelor's degree combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a higher degree. Experience: At least five years of progressive professional experience at the national or international level in managing complex, multi-component programs with national partners and technical and financial partners is required. Experience in coordinating, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating development programs and projects is required. Experience in implementing gender statistics-related interventions would be an asset. Proven knowledge of results-based management frameworks (RBM), gender-sensitive statistics, and SDG monitoring would be an asset. Familiarity with the Moroccan national statistical system and experience working or collaborating with the HCP would be an asset. Previous experience within the UN system or EU-funded programs would be an asset.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a higher degree.

Experience:
At least five years of progressive professional experience at the national or international level in managing complex, multi-component programs with national partners and technical and financial partners is required. Experience in coordinating, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating development programs and projects is required. Experience in managing the implementation of gender statistics-related interventions would be an asset. Knowledge of results-based management frameworks (RBM), gender-sensitive statistics, and SDG monitoring would also be beneficial. Familiarity with the Moroccan national statistical system and experience working or collaborating with the HCP would be an asset. Previous experience within the UN system or EU-funded programs would be an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of Arabic, English, or another official UN language is an asset.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is office-based, with a maximum of 10 official travel trips required. Monthly reports on the project's implementation status, including any relevant information, tools, and documentation, are expected at the end of each month. ONU Femmes is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational needs. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.