Environmental Gender Expert/Development Gender Expert

Consultant to assist the Government of Sierra Leone through its Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a gender plan of action for NBSAP implementation. The role integrates gender equality into conservation policies aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and supports capacity building and awareness raising activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gender analysis and multi-stakeholder consultations including local communities, women-led civil society organizations, traditional leaders and youth groups.
• Summarize results of gender analysis and consultations, focusing on access to land, natural resources, and biodiversity-dependent livelihoods.
• Develop a Gender Plan of Action aligned with national and global policies and validate it with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Present the draft Gender Plan of Action at national or regional validation workshops.
• Develop a target financing scheme for gender mainstreaming components and women-led conservation initiatives.
• Raise awareness and disseminate the Gender Plan of Action to support uptake and implementation among target groups.
• Provide technical training and capacity-building support to Gender Units across the Environment Protection Agency and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
• Develop and distribute toolkits detailing gender responsive budgeting.

Requirements

• Advance Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, International Development, and other related disciplines.
• A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
• A minimum of 5 years in gender mainstreaming, policy development, and project cycle management is required.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing gender strategies, particularly at institutions or national level is required.
• Demonstrated experience working on gender for sustainable development, biodiversity, or environmental issues is required.
• Strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF) is desirable.
• Previous experience working with UNEP, UNDP or similar international organization is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Sierra Leone local languages is an added advantage.

Skills

• Gender Mainstreaming
• Policy Development
• Project Cycle Management
• Gender Strategy Development
• Sustainable Development
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Environmental Issues
• Convention on Biological Diversity
• Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
• Capacity Building
• Awareness Raising Training
• Gender Plan of Action Development
• UNEP Experience
• Experience with UNDP

Languages

English, French