Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Project Development Specialist, the Gender Specialist will make the analysis of differentiated impacts of access, use, control of natural resources, or lack thereof, on men, women and youth and the implications for the environment and livelihoods of the local groups and communities in the project area using a Gender Analysis Template and Guide to Conducting a Participatory Gender Analysis for projects supported by UNDP with GEF financing. The assessment will guide the project team to mainstream gender equality and women’s and youth empowerment into project implementation, taking into account the differences, needs, roles and responsibilities of men, women and youth.
The gender assessment will at a minimum utilise the UNDP GEF Guide to Gender Mainstreaming in UNDP Supported GEF Financed Projects for conducting gender analysis and will seek to provide guidance for the project to be gender responsive or gender transformative using the following gender results effectiveness scale as outlined in the UNDP evaluation of gender mainstreaming in UNDP:

Competencies
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities skills;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work;
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills;
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;

Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Women Studies/Community Development/Sociology/Gender and Development and other relevant courses
Experience
Excellent knowledge and minimum seven (7) years of demonstrable experience in gender analysis and development;
Previous experience working with international organizations;
Language requirements
Good command of English is a requirement.

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