UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, is hiring a home-based consultant to support the development of its 2027–2031 Strategic Note (SN) for the Caribbean region. This consultancy is part of UN Women’s efforts to align its multi-country work with global priorities and regional Sustainable Development Frameworks, ensuring high-impact programming across 22 countries and territories. The consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute to gender-responsive planning, evaluation, and strategy development in a dynamic, international environment.
Background and Purpose of the Consultancy
The Multi-Country Office (MCO) for the Caribbean has implemented the 2022–2026 Strategic Note, guiding its normative, coordination, and operational activities across the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. This Strategic Note covers key areas, including:
- Gender equality in laws, policies, and social norms
- Women’s economic empowerment and resilience
- Ending violence against women and girls
- Climate change adaptation and disaster risk resilience
The consultant will review the current Strategic Note and support the development of the 2027–2031 SN, aligning it with the upcoming UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDCF 3.0) and UN Women’s global Strategic Plan (2026–2029).
Key Responsibilities
The consultant will perform several strategic and technical tasks to ensure the SN is evidence-based, coherent, and aligned with regional priorities. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting a desk review of relevant documents such as the current SN, evaluations, donor reports, and regional strategies.
- Facilitating consultations with UN Women staff, governments, CSOs, private sector partners, and regional institutions to inform the strategy.
- Drafting and reviewing key components of the Strategic Note, including the Theory of Change, Results Framework, 4-year budget, and risk matrix.
- Organizing and facilitating workshops to validate strategy components and integrate stakeholder feedback.
- Preparing a final Strategic Note package with all required attachments and visual presentations, including a two-page infographic summary for global review.
Deliverables and Timeline
The consultancy will follow a clear timeline with specific deliverables:
- Inception Report – Key steps for SN review (Due: 10 April 2026)
- Desk Review Report – Summary of documents reviewed (Due: 14 April 2026)
- Consultation Reports – Findings from internal and external stakeholder meetings (Due: 17–23 April 2026)
- Initial Draft SN Outline – Early results framework and strategy components (Due: 14 May 2026)
- Component Development Report – Theory of Change, Results Framework, 4-year budget, risk matrix (Due: 30 June 2026)
- Validation Workshop Proposal – Agenda and methodology (Due: 17 July 2026)
- Completed Strategic Note Package – Final document and attachments (Due: 31 July 2026)
Required Qualifications and Experience
UN Women seeks a highly qualified professional with the following profile:
- Education: Master’s degree in social sciences, gender/women’s studies, international development, international relations, public policy, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree with additional experience may be accepted.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in programme development, implementation, and monitoring. Proven experience in strategic planning, results-based management, and preparation of strategic documents within international organizations. Experience in the Caribbean region is highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and presentation skills. Knowledge of UN planning processes, results-based management, and gender equality programming is essential.
Competencies
The consultant is expected to demonstrate:
- Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
- Accountability and professionalism
- Creative problem-solving and effective communication
- Inclusive collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Integrity and respect for diversity
Consultancy Benefits and Work Arrangement
This is a home-based consultancy. No travel is required for this assignment. The consultant will collaborate closely with the Deputy Representative, Monitoring and Reporting Analyst, and MCO team. The consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to UN Women’s strategic planning in the Caribbean while working flexibly in a remote setting.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before 28 March 2026 through the UN Women official careers platform. Applicants should provide all required documentation, including a detailed CV and cover letter.
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