Project officer: Gender Partnership Programme

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Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 14/12/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Political participation Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments with a membership of 181 Member Parliaments and 15 Associate Members. The IPU works to promote democratic governance, institutions and values, working with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people. It works for peace, democracy, human rights, gender equality, youth empowerment, climate action and sustainable development through political dialogue, cooperation and parliamentary action. 

Through a UN Women grant, the IPU has been implementing one of the components of the European Union-funded Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative (WYDE). In this initiative, UN Women, the IPU, International IDEA, and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), are implementing the WYDE/Women’s Leadership component through a Project entitled: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Decision Making through Social Norms Change, Networking and Global Advocacy.

In 2026, in the framework of this Project and other partnerships, the IPU will carry out research and organize events, meetings, and empowerment activities to promote women’s political participation and leadership.
 
Deliverables in 2026

  • Prepare, participate in and follow up to regular coordination meetings of the International Gender Champions, the Generation Equality Forum, and the Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative (WYDE)
  • Support up to 6 activities and initiatives involving multiple partners quarterly 
  • Contribute to quarterly reports on activities and achievements 
  • Liaise with parliaments, carry out surveys and prepare IPU reports to the 92nd, 93rd and 94th sessions of the CEDAW Committee 
  • Organize up to 2 webinars on CEDAW for parliaments under review
  • Facilitate parliamentary input to upcoming CEDAW General Recommendation 41 on stereotypes 
  • Support the preparation and proceedings of meetings and side events at the: 
    • 152nd and 153rd IPU Assemblies, 
    • the 2026 parliamentary meeting and side events at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and 
    • 2026 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians
  • Support at least 3 parliaments in promoting or implementing the IPU Campaign Achieving gender equality, action by action 
  • Support a minimum of 6 outreach initiatives to men and international leaders through IPU activities
  • Developing and implementing the campaign’s monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks for 2026 
  • Propose frameworks and tools for men’s engagement in gender equality 
  • Organize a minimum of 6 consultations with MPs and/or experts and partners
  • Support the production, launch and dissemination of at least one IPU publication
 
Required experience and qualifications
  • University degree in political science, international relations, or law;
  • At least five years of experience in work related to gender equality and/or women’s rights
  • Excellent drafting skills and experience in developing communication tools.
  • Complete fluency in English or French and working ability in both languages. 
  • Personal attributes of initiative, self-motivation and sound judgement. Aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness. Team spirit. Adaptability to varying working environments and conditions.
  • General computer skills (MS Office applications, internet). 

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