[Hiring] International Consultant - Climate, Peace and Security and Data Communication @UN Women

Role Description

The International Consultant on Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) and Data Communication will undertake the following tasks:

• Analyze local data sources in Asia-Pacific region, and synthesize findings into structured evidence sets suitable for innovative use in interactive communications and policy-facing knowledge products.
• Support the assessment of programme needs related to CPS-WPS communications in the Asia-Pacific region, including identifying relevant data sources, thematic priorities, and political and cultural sensitivities that should inform product design.
• Assist in the preparation of web-based interactive products, and data visualization formats, that translate CPS-WPS evidence into accessible narratives.
• Apply data intelligence frameworks and mapping tools to support the development of knowledge products that integrate structured signals from across the region, in collaboration with technical data partners and UN Women colleagues.
• Support the organization and facilitation of virtual design workshops with women peacebuilders, civil society organizations, and UN Women stakeholders from across the region, and assist in the preparation of synthesis notes and summary briefs from those processes for UN Women's review and approval.
• Assist in the application of do-no-harm and anonymization protocols to ensure that community-level data, individual testimonials, and locally-sourced evidence are handled responsibly throughout the product development process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the CPS-WPS field in the Asia-Pacific region, and provide analytical support that integrates this knowledge into knowledge product design, policy briefings, and advocacy materials.
• Collaborate with UN Women country-desk colleagues across the Asia-Pacific region to gather contextual inputs, validate content for cultural and political accuracy, and ensure that knowledge products reflect regional realities rather than external framings.
• Support the coordination of subcontracted technical partners involved in data layer development and platform build, assisting in the preparation of relevant documentation, validation materials, and progress reports for UN Women's review.
• Prepare briefing notes, background papers, data summaries, story cards, and other materials required for knowledge products, policy dialogues, and regional convenings related to CPS and WPS in Asia and the Pacific.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting the uptake and use of CPS-WPS knowledge products following their distribution, contributing to institutional learning and evaluation processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences, conflict studies, gender studies, international affairs, and/or another relevant field related to governance, climate, peace and security is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to Women, Peace and Security, Climate, Peace and Security and/or Data Management.
• Experience creating web-based interactive products, and data visualization formats.
• Experience in programming, and advocacy work with governments and civil society.
• Previous experience with UN Women and/or other UN agencies is an asset.
• Experience in the Asia Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent command of written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Benefits

• This is a home-based consultancy.
• Official travel may be required. Travel will be managed following UN Women travel policy.
• A daily rate will be agreed in the retainer contract in line with relevant UN Women policies.
• The number of days worked is to be determined solely by UN Women.