Job Description

Background/Context

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women in Georgia supports state and non-state partners towards the achievement of substantive gender equality in Georgia. In line with national and international commitments, UN Women works on the levels of policy and legislation, institutions and grassroots, in order to achieve transformative results for increased gender equality and greater protection of the rights of women and girls. UN Women puts special emphasis on the work towards gender mainstreaming in good governance reforms and enhancing women’s political participation, ending violence against women, promoting and supporting women’s economic empowerment, and Women, Peace and Security agenda. Along with these key priority areas that constitute UN Women’s mandate, UN Women interventions in Georgia are anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the years 2021-2025 with the government of Georgia.

Within the framework of its Women’s Leadership and Participation portfolio, UN Women is implementing “Women’s Increased Leadership for Democracy in Georgia” (WILD) project. The project is generously supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and aims to promote women’s leadership and advance gender equality as key drivers for democracy and inclusive development in Georgia. Within the framework of the WILD project, UN Women, will be launching the Leadership Academy—a flagship initiative dedicated to cultivating and inspiring a new generation of leaders committed to the values of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social justice. The Academy will welcome both women and men from a wide range of sectors—government, civil society, academia, the private sector, and beyond—grounded in the conviction that feminist leadership is inherently inclusive and transformative. Through a carefully designed curriculum, participants will gain knowledge, skills, and practical tools to champion women’s leadership and advance gender equality in their respective fields and communities, ensuring impact across diverse sectors and all walks of life.

Bringing together a distinguished roster of national and international experts, the Academy will offer a dynamic mix of interactive training modules, peer-to-peer exchanges, and mentoring opportunities enabling participants to draw from both global as well as local best practices and experiences. By equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to embed gender equality principles within institutions, policies, and everyday practices, the Academy aspires to cultivate a generation of transformative leaders capable of driving systemic change and building more inclusive, just, accountable, and resilient societies where the rights of women and girls are fully realized.

UN Women plans to hire a National Consultant to Support the Design and Implementation of the UN Women’s Leadership Academy. The National Consultant will report to the UN Women programme specialist and UN Women project analyst and will be supported by UN Women Project Assistant, who will be the point of contact for contract and payment issues. In close coordination and under the overall guidance of UN Women, the consultant will support the design and implementation of the Leadership Academy and will be responsible for the tasks and responsibilities outlined below.

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work

Contribute to the overall design of the Leadership Academy’s vision, concept, and structure, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s mandate and feminist pedagogy (For more please access: https://trainingcentre.unwomen.org/RESOURCES_LIBRARY/Resources_Centre/02%20Feminist%20Pedagogies%20.pdf) and leadership principles.
Coordinate and liaise with national and international trainers, guest speakers, and mentors
Coordinate development training modules and facilitation tools in collaboration with selected experts.
Lead the process of recruiting Academy participants, ensuring diversity across gender, sector, geography, and professional background.
In close cooperation and with support from UN Women, coordinate the provision of logistical and technical support to ensure the smooth delivery of the Academy
Facilitate selected sessions, discussions, or workshops as required
Support monitoring of participant engagement and learning outcomes.
Contribute to the development and application of evaluation tools to measure the Academy’s effectiveness and impact.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize participant feedback to inform adjustments during implementation and improve future iterations of the Academy.
Draft a final report and provide concrete recommendations for strengthening and scaling up the Leadership Academy in the future.

Deliverables:

Leadership Academy Concept Note – contributions provided to the drafting of the Leadership Academy Concept Note, outlining the vision, objectives, structure, and guiding principles of the initiative; finalized version submitted to and approved by UN Women - by 20 December 2025 (3 working days);
Trainer and Mentor Engagement Package – developed, including identification, coordination, and confirmation of national and international trainers, guest speakers, and mentors aligned with the Academy curriculum; submitted to UN Women - by 30 January 2026 (7 working days);
Participant Recruitment and Selection Report – development of outreach and selection materials, conducting participant interviews, and preparing the final list of selected participants with a short report documenting the process and ensuring diversity across gender, sector, and geography; submitted to UN Women - by 30 March 2026 (12 working days);
Training Materials and Tools – coordination with speakers and lecturers to compile detailed session outlines, facilitation guides, handouts, presentations, and participant materials into a comprehensive training package; finalized materials submitted to UN Women - by 30 April 2026 (7 working days);
Academy Delivery Support – logistical and technical support to ensure smooth delivery of sessions, facilitation of selected sessions/workshops as required provided - by 30 June 2026 (20 working days);
Monitoring and Evaluation – development of tools to track participant engagement, knowledge acquisition, and leadership capacity; finalized monitoring tools and pre/post-training evaluation instruments submitted to UN Women - by 30 June 2026 (2 working days);
Final Consultancy Report – Final Report capturing participant feedback and recommendations for strengthening and scaling up future iterations developed and submitted to UN Women - by 10 July 2026 (2 working days).

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy.

As part of this assignment, the consultant might have to travel outside of Tbilisi.

III. Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Excellent analytical and research skills.
Strong understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong Partnership Building Skills.

IV. Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

Master's degree or equivalent in human rights, gender studies, education, social sciences, or related field is required.
A first-level university degree, in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

At least two years with a master’s (four years with a bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment.
At least two years with a master’s (four years with a bachelor’s degree) of experience in adult learning methodologies, curriculum design, and facilitation.
At least two years with a master’s (four years with a bachelor’s degree) of experience in event planning and management, or similar roles.
Experience in coordination, communication, and reporting is an asset.
Experience working with UN agencies and/or international organizations is an asset

Languages:

Fluency in English is required.

V. How to Apply

Personal CV and P11 (P11 canbe downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc )
A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns, or other materials.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

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