Consultant for Institutional Accountability on Gender Equality, GPD Gender Equality,12 Months, NYHQ (Remote)

About the role

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. The Gender Equality Section of the Programme Group seeks a consultant to support the implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) 2026‑29, including annual reporting to the Executive Board, UN System‑Wide Action Plan on Gender Equality, and donor reports, as well as providing technical assistance to country offices during the second half of the year.

Responsibilities

• Support data quality assurance and aggregation for annual reporting.
• Facilitate the production of gender equality annual reports to document gender results, challenges and lessons.
• Produce materials in support of technical assistance to countries.

Requirements

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences (sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics), public health, public policy, public administration, or international development.

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience with a demonstrated track record of substantive writing and data analysis on gender and development. Experience in managing programmes/projects, including budgets and contracts, is essential.

Language: Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly produce visually interesting slide decks.
• Knowledge of UNICEF/UN reporting systems and Board requirements is an asset.

Skills

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin the work. The organization is committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. All selected candidates undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history, and are expected to adhere to UNICEF’s standards on protection, safeguarding, and zero‑tolerance for exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and misconduct.