Consultant to Develop a Report on International Models for Gender-Responsive Procurement Implementation

Develops an evidence-based report on international models for gender-responsive procurement in public purchasing. The home-based consultancy analyses comparative practice, identifies implementation approaches and produces recommendations that support UN Women and partners to strengthen inclusive procurement policy.

• Research international models for gender-responsive public procurement
• Analyse comparative implementation approaches and policy frameworks
• Develop findings and recommendations for the commissioned report
• Prepare and revise the technical report based on stakeholder feedback

• Master's degree or higher in a listed or related field
• At least 10 years of experience in public procurement, public financial management or related fields
• At least 10 years of policy research, legal analysis, comparative studies or technical-report development
• At least 5 years integrating gender equality or supplier-diversity considerations into policy, programmes or procurement systems
• Fluency in English

• Experience researching, advising on or supporting gender-responsive procurement, supplier diversity or inclusive procurement policies

• Gender-responsive procurement
• Comparative policy research
• Technical report writing
• Public-procurement analysis

• Home-based international consultancy from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027
• Meetings may be held at the UN Women Viet Nam Office and travel to selected provinces or cities may be required