Education Specialist-Gender Equity (UNGEI), P-4

Under the guidance of the Senior Education Adviser for Gender and Equity (UNGEI), the Education Specialist (Gender Equity) will lead strategic initiatives and provide high-quality technical assistance to UNICEF regional and country offices, governments, and global partners to advance gender equality in and through education. The role involves strengthening national education systems to achieve gender equality, supporting Gender-Responsive Education Sector Planning (GRESP), fostering gender-transformative leadership, and addressing harmful gender norms and school-related gender-based violence. The Specialist will contribute to advancing gender equality in education in emergencies and protracted crises, while supporting capacity-strengthening initiatives across UNGEI’s global network. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and coordination for global initiatives such as the Gender at the Centre Initiative (GCI) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Gender Technical Assistance Initiative, working closely with governments, donors, and partners to deliver impactful and sustainable results. The role also involves generating and applying evidence to inform policy and programming, leading research and learning agendas, and supporting the development and dissemination of global standards and analytical tools for gender-responsive education systems. Additionally, the Specialist will engage in high-level advocacy, partnerships, and global platforms to influence policy and mobilize action for girls’ education and gender equality.

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education, International Business Relations, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field; Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in education, gender, or a related field; Experience in gender-responsive education planning, policy development, and programme implementation; Strong technical expertise in gender equality, including harmful gender norms, school-related gender-based violence, and gender-transformative leadership; Experience in research, evidence generation, and monitoring and evaluation; Proven ability to provide high-quality technical advisory services to governments and partners; Experience in advocacy, networking, and programme partnership building; Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of additional UN languages (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an asset.