National Gender Expert for KIP actions

Result of ServiceThe timely development and implementation of a high-quality strategy, dissemination campaign and related activities under UNEP’s gender mainstreaming component of the KIP Work LocationHome based Expected duration7 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The UNEP Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law, governance, and related policy issues, including those related to multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). It works with international and nongovernmental organizations, national and local governments, business and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of Conventions and international Agreements. UNEP is an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Under the Law Division OzonAction’s Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) provides global management services to ensure that National Ozone Units (NOUs) are provided adequate advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance to implement activities approved by the Multilateral Fund’s Executive Committee. At the same time, the global programme management services ensure that the Executive Committee receives timely, accurate, relevant and high-quality project proposals, financial and substantive reports, and information about the implementation of actions on the ground. At the 93rd meeting, the Executive Committee by decision 93/68 approved Stage I of the Kigali HFC implementation Plan (KIP) for Mexico for the period 2023 - 2029 to reduce HFC consumption by 10 percent of the country’s estimated baseline by 2029. One of UNEP’s components will contribute to gender mainstreaming and promote women's participation in the implementation of the KIP in Mexico. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the OzonAction Montreal Protocol Programme Management OfficerLatin America Network and under the overall guidance of the Head of OzonAction, the consultant will: 1) Develop and implement the activities for the outreach campaign to promote the inclusion of women in careers related to the RAC sector, with a focus on high school students. 2) Identify and disseminate good practices initiated by companies for the integration of the gender dimension in the RAC sector, as well as other actions under the KIP, and the related activities identified. 3) Promote the enrollment and professional development of female high school students l in RAC -related careers and implement the related activities. 4) Prepare a concise report on gender mainstreaming dissemination activities, including recommendations and opportunities for improvement, supported by photographic evidence. 5) Organize and facilitate meetings and workshops as required under this consultancy. 6) Contribute to strengthening performance indicators, in line with documents and decisions by the Executive Committee and the Multilateral Fund Secretariat. Qualifications/special skillsA master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or other relevant discipline, is required. Other academic qualifications in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree. • A minimum of five (5) years working experience in the field of gender analysis, gender equality or gender mainstreaming is required. • Prior working experience with international organizations, and/or inter-governmental organizations at the global, regional and national level, is desirable Experience in working in/with the private sector, including the industrial sector, is desirable Demonstrated experience in assessing the needs, conditions, and challenges of developing countries in the context of sustainable development, is desirable. LanguagesFluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Fluency in oral and written English is desirable Demonstrated skills in gender analysis, gender equality or gender mainstreaming is required. • Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with various public and private stakeholders, are required. • Report writing skills is highly desirable. • Capacity to work in teams and in a multicultural environment, is an asset Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.