Environmental Gender Expert/Development Gender Expert
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Remote (local)- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Programme/ Project design & management, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 11/11/2026
- Location: Sierra Leone
Result of Service
1. A comprehensive Gender Plan of Action to support the implementation of Sierra Leone’s NBSAP 3.0 (2026- 2035) aligned with national and global goals.
2. Awareness raising and dissemination/communication activities to spread the GPA and make target group aware and support uptake
3. Training and support to national level MDA and local council amin incl. toolkits and training events and materials as well as a detailed report of capacity building support provided to the EPA, Other MDA’s and Local Councils.
4. Provided gender disaggregated data to evaluate how conservation policies impact men and women differently.
5. Integrated a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track gender metrics for the NBSAP 3.0 (2026-2035).
Background
The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership’s Facilitator Programme is looking for a consultant to assist the Government of Sierra Leone through its Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a gender plan of action for NBSAP implementation. This will integrate gender equality into conservation policies, driven by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 22 and 23 and the CBD Gender Plan of Action which has been aligned with the National Framework specifically target 22 and 23. It ensures women’s full, effective and meaningful participation in biodiversity planning, fair resource access, and gender responsive monitoring. The Consultant will help develop a gender plan of action that reflects meaningful participation and leadership, fair resources of right and access, gender disaggregation, gender specific indicators and target financing. The rationale for developing a Gender Plan of Action for the NBSAP 3.0 (2026-2035) is essential because women disproportionately rely on natural resources for their livelihoods but face systemic inequalities in resource access and decision making. Integrating gender into the NBSAP ensures both fair conservation benefits and more effective environmental protection. Globally, nearly one third of women’s employment is in agriculture, forestry and fishing. In many developing countries, women play essential roles in managing water, food, fuel, forests and agricultural systems. They are often among the first to observe the effects of biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and climate change on households and communities. At the same time, women frequently face barriers to accessing land, natural resources, finance, information, technology and decision-making processes. These barriers limit not only women’s rights and opportunities, but also the effectiveness of biodiversity policies and programmes. Women’s knowledge, environmental stewardship, leadership and agency are therefore indispensable to achieving national and global biodiversity objectives and advancing equitable and sustainable development.
Qualifications/special skills
2. Awareness raising and dissemination/communication activities to spread the GPA and make target group aware and support uptake
3. Training and support to national level MDA and local council amin incl. toolkits and training events and materials as well as a detailed report of capacity building support provided to the EPA, Other MDA’s and Local Councils.
4. Provided gender disaggregated data to evaluate how conservation policies impact men and women differently.
5. Integrated a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track gender metrics for the NBSAP 3.0 (2026-2035).
Background
The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership’s Facilitator Programme is looking for a consultant to assist the Government of Sierra Leone through its Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a gender plan of action for NBSAP implementation. This will integrate gender equality into conservation policies, driven by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 22 and 23 and the CBD Gender Plan of Action which has been aligned with the National Framework specifically target 22 and 23. It ensures women’s full, effective and meaningful participation in biodiversity planning, fair resource access, and gender responsive monitoring. The Consultant will help develop a gender plan of action that reflects meaningful participation and leadership, fair resources of right and access, gender disaggregation, gender specific indicators and target financing. The rationale for developing a Gender Plan of Action for the NBSAP 3.0 (2026-2035) is essential because women disproportionately rely on natural resources for their livelihoods but face systemic inequalities in resource access and decision making. Integrating gender into the NBSAP ensures both fair conservation benefits and more effective environmental protection. Globally, nearly one third of women’s employment is in agriculture, forestry and fishing. In many developing countries, women play essential roles in managing water, food, fuel, forests and agricultural systems. They are often among the first to observe the effects of biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and climate change on households and communities. At the same time, women frequently face barriers to accessing land, natural resources, finance, information, technology and decision-making processes. These barriers limit not only women’s rights and opportunities, but also the effectiveness of biodiversity policies and programmes. Women’s knowledge, environmental stewardship, leadership and agency are therefore indispensable to achieving national and global biodiversity objectives and advancing equitable and sustainable development.
Qualifications/special skills
Advance Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, International Development, and other related disciplines.
A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
A minimum of 5 years in gender mainstreaming, policy development, and project cycle management is required
Proven expertise in developing and implementing gender strategies, particularly at institutions or national level is required
Demonstrated experience working on gender for sustainable development, biodiversity, or environmental issues is required
A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
A minimum of 5 years in gender mainstreaming, policy development, and project cycle management is required
Proven expertise in developing and implementing gender strategies, particularly at institutions or national level is required
Demonstrated experience working on gender for sustainable development, biodiversity, or environmental issues is required
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