Work Remotely for United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a Gender Consultant: Apply by 28 May 2026 @Unknown

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced a new consultancy opportunity for a Sector-specific Gender Consultant on Digitalization, based in Copenhagen with remote working arrangements.

The assignment is part of ongoing efforts within the United Nations system to strengthen gender-responsive approaches in digital development and climate-related technologies.

The consultancy, identified under Job Opening ID 277766, was officially posted on May 19, 2026, and applications will close on May 28, 2026. The contract duration is expected to run for three months.

UNEP Focus on Gender and Digital Transformation

The consultant will be responsible for developing sector-specific gender mainstreaming guidelines for digitalization. These guidelines will support implementing partners in integrating gender considerations into project planning and execution, particularly in climate technology and digital innovation initiatives.

According to the job description, the final output will serve as a practical framework to ensure gender equality is embedded in digital development processes across multiple sectors, including climate governance, artificial intelligence applications, remote sensing, digital financial services, and e-agriculture.

The consultant will report to the CTCN Director or another designated official within the United Nations system.

Key Responsibilities and Expected Deliverables

The role centers on producing evidence-based gender mainstreaming tools that can be applied by international implementing partners. The consultant will be expected to translate complex gender analysis into actionable guidelines that support inclusive digital transformation.

Core expectations include:

• Development of sector-specific gender mainstreaming guidelines for digitalization
• Integration of gender considerations into digital and climate technology programming
• Application of gender analysis methodologies such as Harvard, Moser, and CARE frameworks
• Use of sex-disaggregated data to identify structural inequalities
• Engagement with implementing partners to ensure practical usability of guidelines

The assignment emphasizes the importance of producing clear, policy-relevant outputs that can be used across developing country contexts.

Required Qualifications and Expertise

The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in gender analysis and digital development policy.

Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree in fields such as Gender Studies, Development Studies, ICT Policy, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or related disciplines with a strong gender focus. A PhD in a relevant area such as gender and digital development, climate policy, or emerging technologies is considered an advantage.

In addition, candidates must demonstrate:

• At least seven years of experience in gender mainstreaming and policy development
• Proven expertise in ICT, digital development, or climate technology programmes
• Strong understanding of gender dimensions of the digital divide, including access, skills, safety, and leadership
• Experience developing gender frameworks or guidelines for international organizations
• Ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative gender analysis
• Familiarity with intersectional gender analysis across diverse global contexts
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organizations is considered highly desirable.

Technical and Analytical Requirements

The consultancy requires advanced analytical skills in gender-responsive research methodologies. Applicants are expected to apply structured frameworks such as the Harvard Analytical Framework, the Moser Framework, and CARE’s Gender Analysis Framework to assess inequality and inform policy recommendations.

The role also demands strong understanding of global policy frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDGs 5, 9, 10, and 13), the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan, the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and the UN Global Digital Compact (2024).

Context and Strategic Importance

The assignment is aligned with the broader mandate of the UN system to promote inclusive and sustainable digital transformation. It also supports ongoing climate action efforts under the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, with a focus on ensuring that digital innovation does not reinforce existing gender inequalities.

By integrating gender perspectives into digitalization and climate technologies, the consultancy aims to improve equity, access, and participation for women and marginalized groups across developing regions, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Languages and Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required. The consultant must be able to present complex technical and policy information in a clear and accessible manner for diverse audiences, including governments, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must submit their applications by May 28, 2026. Applications are processed through the official United Nations Careers portal.

More details about the position can be accessed via the official United Nations Careers website.

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