Result of Service
The ultimate outcome of the services will be the creation of sector-specific gender mainstreaming guidelines for Business and Industry. These guidelines will be disseminated to implementing partners to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into both project planning and implementation processes.
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing policies, frameworks and high-quality guidelines relevant to gender mainstreaming in the Business and Industry system transformation area. • Conduct a gender analysis of the Business and Industry system transformation area as defined in the CTCN’s Third Programme of Work 2023–2027 , including sub-sectors such as manufacturing, circular economy, clean industrial processes, and supply chain decarbonization; assess gender-differentiated barriers, roles, and opportunities, and apply an intersectional lens that accounts for differences related to ethnicity, age, economic status, geography, and disability; • Facilitate structured consultations including key informant interviews and focus group discussions with the CTCN Technical Assistance team, implementing partners (Both Private sector, NGO and governmental reps), National Designated Entities (NDEs), women’s organizations such as WECF and the Women and Gender Constituency, and gender experts, to identify best practices, evidence gaps, and practical entry points for gender integration in Business and Industry technical assistance projects; • Develop sector-specific gender mainstreaming guidelines for the Business and Industry system transformation area aligned with CTCN’s Gender Assessment and Action Plan (GAAP), incorporating practical tools such as gender analysis checklists, sex-disaggregated data indicators, gender-responsive procurement criteria, and implementation guidance for Technical Assistance Response Plans, drawing on comparable high-quality guidelines in Literature; • Coordinate a structured review and validation process with CTCN Secretariat, implementing partners, NDEs, and at least one external gender expert, incorporating feedback to ensure the guidelines are technically sound, practically applicable, and aligned with the CTCN Gender Policy and Action Plan 2023–2027; • Develop a concise capacity-building one-pager designed for use by CTCN implementing partners and NDE focal points, summarizing key gender considerations, practical steps, and relevant indicators for integrating gender into Business and Industry technical assistance projects; • Present the finalized guidelines and accompanying materials to CTCN and its partners, and provide a brief implementation note outlining suggested next steps for embedding the guidelines into CTCN’s technical assistance workflow.
Qualifications/special skills
A master’s degree in Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field with a demonstrable gender focus is required. A Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to gender and sustainable industrial development, climate policy, or business and industry transformation is a strong asset. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and the development of gender-responsive frameworks, policies, or guidelines, with demonstrated experience in applying these within the context of industry, private sector development, or climate technology programmes. In-depth and proven understanding of the Business and Industry system transformation area as framed in the CTCN Third Programme of Work 2023–2027, encompassing sub-sectors such as manufacturing, circular economy, industrial decarbonization, and clean technology supply chains in developing country contexts, and familiarity with gender dimensions across science, technology, engineering, and innovation (STEI) fields. Proven qualitative and quantitative research skills, including gender analysis methodologies such as the Harvard Analytical Framework, Moser Framework, or CARE’s Gender Analysis Framework; ability to analyze sex-disaggregated data, identify structural gender inequalities, and synthesize findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations tailored to implementing partner needs. Demonstrated experience developing gender mainstreaming guidelines, tools, or frameworks for use by implementing organizations, ideally in the context of climate technology, sustainable industry, experience with comparable products from other UN and international development organizations. Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations and co-design processes, including government agencies, private sector entities, civil society organizations, women’s groups, and international bodies; experience engaging National Designated Entities (NDEs) or equivalent national climate focal points in developing countries is an asset. Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and timely delivery of outputs, initiative-taking attitude and hands-on approach and attention to detail. Demonstrated understanding of intersectional gender analysis, including awareness of how gender inequalities interact with race, ethnicity, age, disability, and socioeconomic status; ability to apply this lens in developing countries across diverse cultural and regional contexts, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis, document preparation, and communication. Experience working for the UN or other international organizations.
Languages
Strong communication and writing skills in English are required. Other special skills: · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to various audiences. · Understanding of the CTCN mandate, Gender Policy and Action Plan 2023–2027, and Programme of Work 2023–2027, and/or experience with the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, is a strong asset. · Familiarity with relevant internationally agreed outcomes and frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs, in particular SDG 5, 8, 9, 13)
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
