Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. They are seeking a Gender Responsive Conflict Specialist Research Consultant to conduct a gender-responsive conflict analysis in the Arab States region, focusing on the intersection of gender and conflict dynamics while providing actionable recommendations for advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a rigorous, evidence-based, and gender-responsive conflict analysis that captures the differentiated experiences of women and men across the region's diverse conflict contexts
• Examine the structural drivers that sustain both conflict and gender inequality
• Identify concrete entry points for advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda at national and regional levels
• Provide progress updates and flag any methodological or contextual challenges in a timely manner
• Translate findings into concrete, evidence-based recommendations for UN Women's advocacy, policy, and programming, explicitly linked to WPS implementation across the region

Skills

• Master's degree or equivalent in gender studies, political science, international relations, conflict studies, development studies, and/or any related field
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• Advanced university degree in gender studies, political science, international relations, conflict studies, development studies, and/or any related field
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in conflict analysis, gender research, or peacebuilding, with a strong focus on the Arab States region and/or any related field
• Demonstrated expertise in gender-responsive conflict analysis research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches is required
• Fluency in English is required
• Strong knowledge of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and relevant international normative frameworks is desirable
• Demonstrated familiarity with feminist political economy, masculinities studies, and social norms change frameworks, and the ability to apply these analytically in conflict-affected contexts is desirable
• Proven experience engaging with UN system processes, regional intergovernmental bodies, and civil society in conflict-affected contexts is desirable
• Excellent analytical and writing skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is desirable
• Prior experience working with or for UN Women or other UN agencies is desirable
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

Benefits

• This is a home-based consultancy.
• This position may include travel to Cairo, Egypt or other countries based on the need.
• If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

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