International Gender Programmatic Review Consultant (7 months, Accra)

About the role

UNICEF Ghana is seeking a consultant for a 7-month assignment to carry out a comprehensive review of gender integration across the UNICEF Ghana Country Programme, using the UNICEF Gender Equality Programmatic Review (GPR) tool. The review assesses alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2026-2029), the Gender Equality Action Plan (2026-2029), the Ghana Country Programme Document (2023-2027) and the 2026 Mid-Term Review recommendations. The work is based in Accra with remote work and travel.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze Ghana's gender ecosystem and UNICEF Ghana's strategic positioning
• Review gender integration across the UNICEF Ghana country programme
• Develop a strategic Ghana Country Office gender action plan
• Validate and finalize the integration of the gender programmatic review

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Gender Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Public Health or another relevant discipline
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible international experience in gender equality, women's empowerment and gender-transformative programming
• Demonstrated experience conducting organizational or programmatic gender reviews, audits or assessments for UN agencies and development programs
• Fluency in English; desirables include previous GPR leadership, adolescent girls' empowerment and organizational capacity assessment experience

Required skills

• Experience applying systems-thinking approaches to programme design, institutional strengthening and organizational change
• Facilitating high-level consultations with governments, UN agencies, development partners and civil society
• Producing analytical reports and strategic recommendations for senior management
• Excellent facilitation, communication, stakeholder engagement and analytical writing skills

Candidates apply through the UNICEF online recruitment portal with an up-to-date profile, CV, cover letter, a financial proposal and a technical proposal describing their understanding of the assignment and approach. Applications close on 12 November 2026.