Gender and Environmental Human Rights Specialist
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UN Women
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Deadline: 02/06/2026
- Location: Remote (global)
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
In Europe and Central Asia (ECA), UN Women is strengthening its analytical and evidence-generation work to inform gender-responsive climate action, disaster risk reduction, and environmental governance. This includes contributing to the upcoming global Progress of the World’s Women (POWW) 2026: Gender Equality in the Age of Climate Crisis.
As part of this effort, UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) will develop a regional companion factsheet aligned with the global POWW report, with a dedicated focus on women environmental human rights defenders (WEHRDs). This is particularly timely in light of increasing constraints on civic space in the region, as well as recent global policy developments recognizing the role and protection needs of women environmental defenders. The analysis will also connect to relevant legal frameworks such as the Aarhus Convention, particularly in relation to access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters.
The consultancy will contribute to developing a concise, advocacy-oriented product that highlights emerging evidence, and supports UN Women’s engagement in global policy processes, including COP17 and COP31.
The consultant will report to the Regional Humanitarian/DRR/CCA Specialist, who will be the point of contact on the contract and deliverables.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for developing a regional POWW factsheet (approx. 10–15 pages) ensuring clarity, coherence, and strong policy relevance.
Specifically, the consultant will:
1. Produce a focused analysis on women environmental human rights defenders (WEHRDs)
2. Conduct light qualitative data collection
3. Link with the intergovernmental/normative engagement:
4. Develop policy messages and recommendations
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, Human Rights, International Development, or related field
- A first-level university degree combined with additional years of relevant experience may be accepted
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, climate change, environmental governance or human rights
- Proven experience in developing analytical or policy-oriented reports or publications
- Experience working on issues related to civic space, human rights defenders, or environmental justice is highly desirable
- Experience in Europe and Central Asia is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to deliver concise, high-quality written products under tight timelines
- Excellent command of English is required
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