Gender and Environment Expert at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Specific Duties Will Include

The GCI secretariat is looking for a consultant to lead the research, drafting, development and finalization of a study on green customs and gender.

• Preparing a research plan, methodology and outline/structure for the envisaged publication, including information about the data collection tools and the analytical approach;
• Conducting a comprehensive desk review of primary resources and related bibliography in relation to gender and customs;
• Preparing a questionnaire for the collection of gender-related qualitative and quantitative data relating to the GCI covered agreements and the gender dimensions of the trade of environmental commodities regulated under those agreements; the gender policies and procedures of the GCI partners; and gender aspects of selected customs and border control administration and identify target groups for the dissemination of the questionnaires;
• Carrying out interviews, as needed, with relevant stakeholders such as government officials, customs and border enforcement institutes and officers, the World Customs Organization, GCI partners, civil society organization, community groups and women organizations;
• Analyzing collected data, drafting the study and incorporating feedback received from UNEP and relevant stakeholders;
• Presenting the publication’s findings and recommendations in awareness raising and capacity-building events as well as in communication products.

Qualifications/special Skills

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, environmental studies, gender studies, sustainable development or related fields.
• Familiarity with gender issues in general and practical experience in collection of gender-disaggregated data;
• At least seven years of experience in gender analysis, gender discrimination or equality, preferably within the context of environmental protection or sustainable development.

Special Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of the UN system
• Certification in data analytics, business analytics or data science programmes.
• A combination of excellent problem solving communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.