Consultant– Gender analysis of CHRP casework

The consultant will conduct a gender analysis of the IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians’ casework over the last 26 years. The role involves reviewing case files, analyzing trends and gender-specific dimensions, and producing a publication and internal recommendations to enhance gender sensitivity in CHRP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant CHRP digital and paper case files covering the last 26 years
• Compile and analyse quantitative data on cases involving women and men MPs
• Identify trends in the types of violations affecting women and men MPs
• Analyse the gender-specific dimensions of cases involving women parliamentarians, including sexualised, gender-based, family-related, reputational or identity-based attacks
• Assess whether and how the CHRP and IPU Secretariat identified, reflected and addressed the gender dimension of relevant cases
• Review the solutions, protection measures, outcomes or forms of redress obtained in relevant cases and assess whether gender-specific considerations were taken into account
• Consult relevant IPU staff, in particular from the Human Rights Programme and the Gender Partnership Programme
• Where appropriate and feasible, consult current or former CHRP members, victims or their representatives who have been assisted by the CHRP
• Prepare a draft structure and methodology for the booklet
• Draft the booklet, incorporating comments received from the IPU Secretariat
• Prepare a separate internal note with practical recommendations for the IPU Secretariat and the CHRP
• Contribute to any related internal discussions or presentations of the findings, as required

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field, such as law, human rights, political science, gender studies, international relations or social sciences
• Strong knowledge of international human rights law and mechanisms
• Demonstrated expertise in gender analysis, gender-based violence, women’s political participation or violence against women in politics
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including the review and coding of large bodies of documentary material
• Ability to analyse sensitive human rights case files with discretion, rigour and respect for confidentiality
• Good understanding of parliamentary work, political mandates and the risks faced by parliamentarians
• Experience in producing clear, concise and policy-relevant written analysis for publication
• Ability to formulate practical institutional recommendations
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Ability to read French and/or Spanish is highly desirable, given the nature of CHRP case files
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent judgement, cultural sensitivity and attention to detail

Skills

• International Human Rights Law
• Gender Analysis
• Gender-Based Violence Awareness
• Women’s Political Participation
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Document review and coding
• Human rights case file analysis
• Parliamentary work knowledge
• Policy Analysis
• Institutional recommendation formulation
• English Reading Skills
• French reading skills
• Spanish reading skills

Languages

English, French, Spanish