CONSULTANT : Gender Equality Advisor

The Development section at the Representative office in Ramallah is seeking to hire a Consultant in Gender Equality. The Consultant will be tasked to provide technical advice and support in relation to specific projects focusing on gender equality results; support program-level gender analysis, monitoring and information exchange pertaining to the Canadian International Development Agency( CIDA’s) programming in West Bank and Gaza; and develop and maintain information resources to address gender equality issues.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

Education:

University degree from a recognized university in International Development Studies, Gender Equality, Women issues, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on Gender Equality and development support to women.
Experience in analysis and reporting on issues related Gender Equality in the West Bank and Gaza.

 
Knowledge:

Good knowledge of development issues and reforms, gender equality principles and concepts, rights from a gender perspective, civil society and women organizations.

 
Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Conditions of Consultancy: 

The Consultant will be paid a daily rate upon completing a requested task and will be expected to use their own workspace and materials (ie. office space is not provided).

 
Level of Effort:

It is anticipated that the consultancy will require a level of effort of approximately 3-5 days a week for a period of up to 12 months.

Application Requirements and Deadline

Candidates must submit by email: 1) a résumé; 2) a letter indicating how they meet each of the qualifications; 3) two references of previous employers including current contact information.

Applications must be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected]

Please note that only candidates meeting qualifications will be notified.

Deadline for application is 6:00 pm, Tuesday, January 15th, 2013.