International Consultant for Technical and Programmatic Support to Women’s Political and Public Leadership

Support UN Women’s regional women’s political leadership portfolio by analysing parliamentary participation and violence against women in politics, developing technical products and helping regional and subregional parliaments strengthen parity and institutional responses.

• Compile and systematise evidence on women’s representation in priority parliaments
• Analyse parliamentary rules, institutions and governance measures supporting substantive parity
• Assess mechanisms to prevent and address violence against women in politics
• Develop recommendations and action lines for stronger parliamentary responses
• Prepare technical and knowledge products for assistance, advocacy and capacity building
• Support exchanges, dialogue and dissemination with parliaments and strategic actors
• Review substantive documents, presentations and reports for regional and country initiatives
• Submit monthly progress reports and coordinate regularly with the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, human rights or development studies
• Master’s degree in social sciences, political science or gender-equality-related studies, or two additional years of experience
• At least 18 months of work on programmes promoting women’s political rights, leadership or participation in decision-making
• Experience in women’s political leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean, including work with parliaments, public institutions, regional bodies or strategic actors
• Experience in gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
• Spanish and English

• Experience working in the United Nations system

• Women’s Political Leadership
• Gender Equality
• Parliamentary Governance
• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Data Synthesis
• Technical Writing
• Capacity Building
• Advocacy Support
• Stakeholder Coordination

• The consultancy is managed by the Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
• Travel is not initially planned but may be arranged if required
• Proof of medical coverage is required within the first two months after selection