[Hiring] National Consultant on Gender Mainstreaming @UNDP

Role Description

UN Women is looking for a National Consultant on Gender Mainstreaming to the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine to provide expert and technical support with:

• Development of gender-responsive legal framework.
• Implementation and monitoring of state gender equality commitments.
• Creation of respective tools as per the tasks defined by the State Strategy on Equal Rights and Opportunities of Women and Men till 2030 and its respective Operational Plan.

The consultant will report to the Programme Management Specialist and will be supported by the Programme Analyst.

The assignment will include but not be limited to the following tasks developed in coordination with the MoSPFU and UN Women:

• Expert support with development of policy and legal framework aligned with international standards and EU gender equality acquis.
• Expert support with monitoring of implementation of international gender equality commitments, including preparation of reports on implementation of relevant conventions.
• Expert and technical support with organization of multistakeholder consultations, public discussions, round tables, and meetings.
• Expert advice with development of tools to better implement and monitor obligations under national and international gender equality frameworks.
• Coordination, preparation, and facilitation of capacity building events for state institutions and other stakeholders.
• Provide other support with tasks assigned by the Ministry in coordination with UN Women.

Outputs

• A progress report on support provided to the MoSPFU with development, implementation and monitoring of state gender equality commitments in line with the scope of work is submitted. (23 working days, due 10 July 2026)
• A progress report on support provided to the MoSPFU with development, implementation and monitoring of state gender equality commitments in line with the scope of work is submitted. (24 working days, due 28 August 2026)
• A progress report on support provided to the MoSPFU with development, implementation and monitoring of state gender equality commitments in line with the scope of work is submitted. (24 working days, due 16 October 2026)
• A progress report on support provided to the MoSPFU with development, implementation and monitoring of state gender equality commitments in line with the scope of work is submitted. (24 working days, due 7 December 2026)

All reports should be submitted in English and include supporting documents such as analytical briefs, monitoring reports, draft policies and laws, concept notes, agendas, and presentations (supporting documents can be submitted in Ukrainian).

Qualifications

• Advanced (Master’s) degree or equivalent in public administration, law, economics, social science, international relations, human rights, gender studies or other 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 2 years of relevant work experience in human rights and/or gender equality, governance and public administration, gender-responsive policies development, or related fields.
• Proven experience with conducting gender analysis of national legislation and policy documents.
• Previous experience providing advisory/technical support to government institutions on GEWE issues.
• Experience with coordination and technical support of meetings and consultations with government authorities.
• Proven understanding of human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment commitments in Ukraine.
• Fluency in Ukrainian; working level of English is required.

Benefits

• Work from home.
• Support organization and facilitation of public consultations in Kyiv.
• All travel arrangements will be made based on UN Women’s rules and regulations if travel is required.

Company Description

UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system focused on gender equality and women's empowerment.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.