[Hiring] Lead Consultant – Local Action Plan for Gender and Climate Change @UN Women

Role Description

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods, the Consultant will lead the overall process of developing the Rencana Aksi Daerah Gender dan Perubahan Iklim (RAD-GPI) Kota Banda Aceh. The Consultant is expected to:

• Provide overall technical leadership and analytical direction for the development of RAD-GPI, ensuring alignment with RAN-GPI and relevant policy frameworks;
• Lead the development of analytical frameworks, policy mapping, and evidence-based inputs to inform gender-responsive climate policy;
• Develop and refine technical content of RAD-GPI, including situation analysis, strategic priorities, and results framework;
• Provide high-level technical inputs to capacity building processes, including strengthening ToT modules and analytical approaches;
• Ensure integration of stakeholder inputs into policy analysis and drafting, maintaining coherence and quality of outputs;
• Lead the preparation of policy-oriented outputs, including analytical papers, RAD-GPI drafts, and policy briefs;
• Provide technical guidance for final consolidation of RAD-GPI and knowledge products, ensuring quality, clarity, and policy relevance.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: Finalize gender–climate analytical framework for ToT; strengthen and refine ToT modules based on baseline findings; provide initial technical policy recommendations. Expected Completion Time: 15 May 2026
• Deliverable 2: Conduct policy mapping on gender and climate integration in Banda Aceh; develop analytical memo (15–20 pages) identifying policy gaps and entry points; prepare alignment matrix with RAN-GPI and local planning documents. Expected Completion Time: 30 June 2026
• Deliverable 3: Develop draft situation analysis; draft strategic framework and priority actions; draft indicators and logical framework; integrate stakeholder consultation inputs. Expected Completion Time: 31 August 2026
• Deliverable 4: Finalize consolidated RAD-GPI draft; develop one policy brief (8–10 pages); produce one learning note for replication; provide technical inputs for public consultation process. Expected Completion Time: 30 October 2026

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related fields.
• 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 5 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, climate change, or development policy are required.
• Proven experience in policy analysis, research, and drafting strategic or policy documents is required.
• Demonstrated experience in leading analytical work and producing high-quality written outputs is required.
• Experience working with government, academia, or development partners in policy processes is required.
• Familiarity with gender and climate change issues in Indonesia, particularly Aceh, is highly desirable.
• Experience working with research institutes or policy think tanks is an asset.

Competencies

• Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.
• Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.
• Functional Competencies: Strong expertise in gender and climate change policy analysis; demonstrated experience in policy research and analytical writing; ability to lead complex analytical processes; strong technical writing and conceptual thinking skills.