Gender Specialist

About the role

The Gender Specialist will provide technical expertise to embed gender equality across UNICEF Jordan's programmes and partnerships. Working within the Country Programme (2023–2027), the role supports evidence‑based, gender‑responsive interventions in protection, GBV prevention, and adolescent girl empowerment.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate gender equality into programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Support evidence‑based, gender‑responsive programming, especially in protection, GBV prevention and response, and adolescent girl empowerment.
• Contribute to strategic planning processes, including SitAn, CPD and programme reviews.
• Develop and track gender‑sensitive indicators and inclusive theories of change.
• Strengthen monitoring, reporting and data use, including gender disaggregation and analysis.
• Provide advisory support to government, NGOs and UN partners on gender programming and policy alignment.
• Support advocacy, communication and partnership building to promote gender equality initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge management, documentation of best practices and cross‑sectoral coordination.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, demography, psychology, political science, economics or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in gender equality, inclusion or related programming, preferably in protection and GBV.
• Experience in programme design, implementation and results‑based management; humanitarian experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse partners in multicultural environments.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with digital tools for data analysis and reporting.