[Hiring] Senior Consultant, Gender Equality Programmatic Review @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF Nigeria seeks to engage a Senior International Consultant to undertake a comprehensive, evidence-based Gender Equality Programmatic Review (GPR). The review will assess the status, gaps, opportunities, and pathways for strengthening gender integration across UNICEF Nigeria’s programming and operations, with findings to directly inform the development of the next Country Programme (2028–2032).

Key deliverables will include:

• Desk Review Report
• Draft Mission Agenda
• Presentation of Preliminary Findings
• Debrief Slide Deck
• Draft GPR Report with Summary of Agreed Gender Equality Priorities
• Comprehensive GPR Report
• Draft Gender Action Plan, which will inform the Strategic Moment of Reflection in early September

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in one of the following fields: Gender Equality Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related field.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of strong technical skills in gender equality programming or research
• Proven experience in supporting country programme teams in gender equality and/or social inclusion assessments or reviews
• Demonstrated experience in using the evidence base on gender equality to shape and implement programmes
• Strong technical expertise in gender equality programming or research
• Ability to apply evidence-based approaches in programme design and implementation
• Knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion assessment processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Desirables

• Substantive and programmatic experience in gender equality and/or adolescent girl programming, with an understanding of social change
• Sectoral experience in the areas of child survival and education
• Experience undertaking research or programme work in Nigeria
• Experience with UNICEF or other UN agency programme planning

Benefits

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does.
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.