Expertise in Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 2-5 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Deadline: 20/05/2026
  • Location: Sri Lanka 
Economic justice Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recognizes gender equality and women’s rights as fundamental human rights and essential for building a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.

Duties and Responsibilities
Consultants may be required to undertake the following tasks:

Technical advisory and analysis
  • Conduct gender and intersectional analyses across thematic areas
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations for gender-responsive programming
  • Develop tools and frameworks for gender mainstreaming
Programme and project support
  • Integrate gender considerations into project proposals and work plans
  • Support implementation of gender-responsive approaches
  • Contribute to gender-transformative initiatives
Research and knowledge development
  • Conduct research on gender equality and social inclusion
  • Produce reports, policy briefs, toolkits, and guidance notes
  • Document best practices and lessons learned
Capacity development
  • Design and deliver training on gender mainstreaming and inclusion
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder consultations
  • Support government and partners in gender-sensitive policy implementation
Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
  • Develop gender-sensitive indicators and frameworks
  • Conduct gender-responsive evaluations and impact assessments
  • Provide progress reports and deliverables
Expected Deliverables
Depending on the assignment, consultants may be expected to produce:

  • Gender analyses and situational assessments
  • Gender mainstreaming strategies and action plans
  • Research reports, policy briefs, and analytical papers
  • Gender-responsive project documents and proposals
  • Training materials, modules, and workshop reports
  • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks with gender indicators
  • Case studies and best practice documentation
  • Final consultancy reports with recommendations
All deliverables must meet UNDP quality standards and be submitted within agreed timelines.

Institutional Arrangement
  • Duty station is home-based, with possible travel as required and agreed with UNDP
  • Consultants must have access to a personal computer, mobile phone, and reliable internet connection
  • Independence is required; consultants must avoid any conflict of interest, including involvement in oversight or implementation roles within the same project
Travel Requirements
  • Travel outside Colombo may be required and will be funded by UNDP
  • Per diem will be provided in line with UN rates
  • Travel costs must be pre-approved
  • BSAFE training must be completed before travel
  • Compliance with UN security procedures is mandatory
  • Travel arrangements must follow UNDP policies
Qualifications and Experience Education
  • Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Development, or related field
  • A bachelor’s degree with additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree
Experience
  • 3–10 years of relevant experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment, or social inclusion
  • Experience in gender mainstreaming within development programmes or policy processes
  • Experience with government, NGOs, or international organizations is desirable
  • Experience in governance, climate change, sustainable development, or digital transformation is an advantage
  • Experience with UN or international development agencies is an asset
Language
  • Fluency in English and Sinhala and/or Tamil

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