Gender Expert – Gender Analysis for Nourishing Futures Programme

About the role

The Gender Expert will support UNICEF Egypt’s “Nourishing Futures” Programme (2025‑2030) by conducting a comprehensive gender‑based analysis and strengthening gender‑equality outcomes across maternal and girls’ nutrition interventions. This remote consultancy will identify gender‑specific and intersectional gaps, assess alignment with UNICEF and partner gender policies, and propose measurable, gender‑responsive actions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough gender‑based analysis of all programme components, identifying gender‑specific and intersectional gaps, barriers and opportunities.
• Assess the programme’s alignment with UNICEF GAP principles, Canada’s Gender Equality Checklist and FIAP outcomes.
• Develop concrete, measurable gender‑responsive and transformative actions, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Integrate intersectional dimensions such as age, disability, socio‑economic status and geographic location.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement of men and boys as agents of change.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in gender analysis and mainstreaming in development programmes.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Familiarity with UNICEF Gender Policy, GAP, OECD DAC Gender Marker, Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy, GBA Plus and the Gender Equality Toolkit.
• Experience in nutrition‑related programmes is an asset.

What we offer

• 3‑month remote consultancy contract.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence UNICEF’s gender‑responsive nutrition strategy.