National UNV assignment - Jordan
Context
UNICEF is mandated to promote and protect the rights and well‑being of every child, with gender equality at the core of its mission. Guided by international human rights frameworks, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and CEDAW, UNICEF works to ensure that girls and boys have equal access to opportunities, resources, and protection. In Jordan, UNICEF has been supporting children, youth, and families since 1952, with a strong commitment to advancing gender equality across both programming and institutional practices. Within the current Country Programme (2023–2027), UNICEF Jordan has strengthened its approach to gender mainstreaming and adolescent girl empowerment through targeted interventions, capacity building, and alignment with global strategies such as the Gender Action Plan. The assignment aims to sustain and deepen these efforts by providing technical expertise and coordination to ensure that gender equality is effectively integrated across programmes and partnerships.
Description of Duties
- Provide technical expertise to integrate gender equality into programme planning, implementation, and evaluations.
- Support evidence‑based gender‑responsive programming, particularly in protection, GBV prevention and response, and adolescent girl empowerment.
- Contribute to strategic planning processes, including SitAn, CPD, and programme reviews.
- Support development and tracking of gender-sensitive indicators and inclusive theories of change.
- Strengthen monitoring, reporting, and data use, including gender disaggregation and analysis.
- Provide advisory support to government, NGOs, and UN partners on gender equality programming and policy alignment.
- Support advocacy, communication, and partnership building to promote gender equality initiatives.
- Contribute to knowledge management, documentation of best practices, and cross-sectoral coordination.
Profile Requirements
- Master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, demography, psychology, political science, economics, or related fields.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in gender equality, inclusion, or related programming, preferably in protection and GBV.
- Experience in programme design, implementation, and results-based management; humanitarian experience is an asset.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse partners in multicultural environments.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (required).
Application deadline is on 24 June 2026
