Gender Programmatic Review Consultant

The consultant will conduct a Gender Programmatic Review to assess the integration and effectiveness of gender across UNICEF Morocco's programme portfolio and partnerships, focusing on the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region. The review aims to generate strategic and evidence-based options to strengthen gender equality and inform the UNICEF Morocco Gender Action Plan 2026-2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a Gender Programmatic Review assessing current positioning, integration and effectiveness of gender across UNICEF Morocco's programme portfolio and partnerships.
• Analyze how gender equality is articulated within the Country Programme Document results framework and mid-term review findings.
• Identify areas of progress and areas requiring strengthening in gender equality programming.
• Map gaps, opportunities, and stakeholder roles across sectors including UN agencies, government and civil society.
• Generate strategic and evidence-based options for UNICEF to reinforce its comparative advantage in gender equality nationally and within the UN system.
• Articulate opportunities for gender mainstreaming to drive cross-sector transformation and embed gender responsiveness across programmes, operations and partnerships.
• Identify flagship sectoral gender initiatives to address disparities and accelerate results in health, education, social protection, child protection and other priority areas.
• Inform the UNICEF Morocco Gender Action Plan 2026-2027 and contribute to the development of the next Country Programme Document.
• Equip UNICEF Morocco with clear pathways for strategic positioning, programmatic enhancement and resource mobilization to advance gender equality at scale.

Requirements

• Masters degree in gender studies, social sciences, international development or any other relevant field.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in gender equality and strategic advisory roles, including demonstrated experience providing high-level guidance to inform programme design, policy development, and organizational decision-making.
• Substantive and programmatic expertise in gender issues, with an understanding of broader systems thinking in terms of social change.
• Strong skills in supporting countries on gender analysis, assessments and reviews.
• Demonstrated experience in using gender-related evidence for shaping and implementing programmes.
• Strong analytical skills in gender programme design and assessment, ideally at the national level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and working proficiency in French required.
• In-country experience is desirable.
• Some prior experience with UNICEF or UN agency programme planning is desirable.

Skills

• Gender Equality Expertise
• Strategic Advisory
• Programme Design
• Policy Development
• Organizational Decision-Making
• Gender Analysis
• Gender Assessments
• Gender Reviews
• Use of Gender-Related Evidence
• Gender Programme Assessment
• National Level Programme Design
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Social Change Systems Thinking
• In-country Experience
• UNICEF Programme Planning

Languages

English, French