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Consultancy Opportunity: Gender Consultant

Consultancy Opportunity: Gender Consultant

Hybrid (Office/Remote) - Putrajaya

Consultancy Opportunity: Gender Consultant

2025-03-14

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About UNFPA
UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health agency, is committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. UNFPA Malaysia leads initiatives to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), advocate for policy reforms, and support national commitments to gender equality.

Scope of Work

The Gender Consultant will:
✔ Support UNFPA’s work on gender equality and GBV, including technical support for the UN Gender Results Group (GRG).
✔ Coordinate inter-agency policy advocacy efforts on GBV with government bodies, UN agencies, and civil society.
✔ Develop strategies, reports, and recommendations for gender mainstreaming and gender-responsive budgeting.
✔ Support public advocacy efforts, including campaigns for International Women’s Day and other gender-related observances.
✔ Lead coordination of UNFPA gender-related projects to enhance gender equality, SRHR awareness, and GBV response mechanisms.
✔ Engage with UN and national stakeholders to align gender equality initiatives with ICPD, SDGs, and CEDAW commitments.

Deliverables

 

  • Reports, strategies, and technical support for UN Gender Results Group (GRG).
  • Coordination of gender-related research and advocacy efforts.
  • Strengthened inter-agency collaboration on GBV prevention and response.
  • Public advocacy campaigns and communication materials.
  • Capacity-building activities and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, Sociology, International Relations, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience & Skills:
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in gender equality, GBV prevention programme design, or policy advocacy.
    • Strong expertise in gender mainstreaming, human rights, and legal frameworks related to gender equality.
    • Proven ability to develop advocacy strategies, coordinate inter-agency initiatives, and engage high-level stakeholders.
    • Excellent writing, research, and presentation skills.
  • Language: Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and P11 Form to Shahjahan@unfpa.org and noorheshamuddin@unfpa.org by 14th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.