Ph3JOB DESCRIPTION /h3 h3OVERVIEW /h3 pParent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC) /p pDuty Station: Perugia /p pJob Family: Natural Sciences /p pType of contract : Non Staff /p pDuration of contract : From 7 to 11 months /p pRecruitment open to : Internal and external candidates /p pApplication Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 07-AUG-2025 /p pUNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism /p h3OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST /h3 pbBackground /b /p pSince 2014, UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) has developed a comprehensive Water and Gender Component. With the goal of advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women in water, WWAP´s main areas of activity related to water and gender include methodological approaches and evidence-based technical backstopping; wide-scale advocacy actions; capacity development, and on-the-ground project support. WWAP’s Water and Gender activities target government leaders and decision-makers, water practitioners, academia, and the general audience. /p pAs part of these activities, UNESCO WWAP is implementing a gender integration and equality approach for the GEF – FAO project “Enhancing sustainability of the Transboundary Cambodia – Mekong River Delta Aquifer.” Other key activities include the development of methodologies for the collection of sex-disaggregated water data and gender analyses, complemented with a comprehensive capacity development programme. Dedicated events and global advocacy actions are also key activities regularly organized by UNESCO WWAP Water and Gender Team. /p pUNESCO WWAP coordinates the production of the UN World Water Development Report (WWDR), which is the flagship publication of UN-Water. The 2026 edition of the Report will be dedicated to water and gender. The WWAP Water and Gender Team will have an important role in the content discussions and development of this edition. /p pUNESCO WWAP also participates in inter-agency discussions and collaborations for the SDG 6 gender contextualization. /p h3Long Description /h3 pbTasks and activities /b /p pWithin the framework of the UNESCO and the Italian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the UNESCO “World Water Assessment Programme – WWAP”, under the overall supervision of the WWAP Coordinator and direct supervision of the Senior Water and Gender Programme Specialist, the International Senior Gender Expert is requested to develop activities with outputs related to the WWAP Water and Gender component. The consultant will carry out tasks in the following categories: /p ul libWWAP publications /b /li /ul pSupport the editorial process of WWAP gender and water documents and publications including content-editing of selected text. Support the WWAP Water and Gender Team in the content-related discussions and preparation of selected 2026 WWDR key messages with emphasis on examples from GEF project results. /p ul libWater and gender project implementation /b /li /ul pUnder the coordination of the Water and Gender Programme Specialist, support the execution of project activities related to WWAP water and gender component including the GEF/FAO project CMDA Mekong River Basin between Cambodia and Vietnam, Med Programme and IW:Learn. Activities may include assistance in the development of inception project documents and workplans; support in the execution of project activities such as gender and livelihood analyses; development and implementation of WWAP training activities, and development of publications and project reports for donor and colleagues. Support the organization of project-related outreach and delivery or presentations when needed. /p ul libWater and gender advocacy and inter-agency collaboration /b /li /ul pSupport the organisation of water and gender events. Tasks may include revision of submitted abstracts as required, support in agenda development and participation as speaker/moderator as required. /p h3COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) /h3 ul liAccountability (C) /li liCommunication (C) /li liInnovation (C) /li liKnowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) /li liPlanning and organizing (C) /li liResults focus (C) /li liTeamwork (C) /li liProfessionalism (C) /li /ul h3REQUIRED COMPETENCIES /h3 pbAcademic Qualifications /b /p ul liAdvanced university degree in a relevant field e.g. environment, natural sciences, or social sciences; MSc or above. /li /ul pbTechnical Competencies and Experience Requirements /b /p ul liAt least 10 years of professional experience, preferably in the fields of development in its intersection with natural resources, social sciences, gender. /li liField experience in implementing gender, education, capacity development and/or natural resources projects in contexts of diverse complexity. /li liProven experience interacting with diverse stakeholders, especially ministerial/governmental partners. /li liExperience with community selection and community mobilization. /li liExperience in design and execution of qualitative and/or quantitative social studies, including gender analyses. /li liExperience in design and implementation of training programmes and skill development. /li liExcellent command of English in written and oral communication with expertise in editorial processes. /li liVery good IT skills. /li liAbility to prioritize and deliver meeting deadlines. /li liAbility to work as part of a team, create networks and deal with participatory processes. /li liAbility to travel abroad. /li /ul h3DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS /h3 pbDesired Competencies and Experience /b /p ul liExperience in Asia and Africa, a plus. /li liKnowledge of French is desirable. /li /ul h3APPLICATION PROCESS /h3 pInterested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, download and complete the following: /p ul liEmployment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information. /li liA letter of intension indicating how your qualifications and experience are suitable for the assignment. /li liA technical proposal for the assignment indicating conceptual and methodological approaches with key general activities (up to 700 words). /li liA competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD and expressed on a monthly basis. /li liAn updated CV /li /ul h3SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS /h3 pPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. /p pThe evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview. /p pUNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. /p pPlease note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. /p h3Footer /h3 pUNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. /p pUNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. /p pPlease note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization. /p pbLevel of Education: Bachelor Degree /b /p pbWork Hours: 8 /b /p pbExperience in Months: No requirements /b /p pApply for job /p pbTo help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where you saw this posting. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr