Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women Jordan Country Office supports the Government of Jordan in implementing global norms and standards on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Under its Strategic Note for the period 2023-2027, the UN Women Jordan Country office promotes women’s economic empowerment, gender-responsive governance and women’s political participation in alignment with the Triple Modernization Agenda; works to advance the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda including through the Jordan National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security (JONAP); and implements a resilience and empowerment model for Syrian refugee women and vulnerable Jordanian women in camps and host communities in support of the Jordan Response Plan (JRP). Working across the humanitarian-peace-development nexus, the country office is implementing and prioritizing coherence and interlinkages across its projects and programs and UN Women’s triple mandate of operational, coordination, and normative work.

UUN Women supports legislative and institutional efforts to strengthen national capacity for gender mainstreaming and advance women’s political participation in line with international and national commitments. In alignment with the three modernization visions, which emphasize gender responsiveness and women’s empowerment, UN Women is committed to closing gender gaps in political and governance structures. To this end, UN Women is seeking a national consultant to coordinate the Women’s Political Forum and lead the Political School initiative in 2025, both of which aim to enhance women’s leadership and participation in decision-making processes. The consultant will play a pivotal role in facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement, fostering partnerships with political parties and civil society organizations, and developing training and mentorship initiatives for women leaders. This will include organizing forums, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programs that enhance women’s political agency and representation.

Under the overall supervision of the Assistant Country Representative for Gender Responsive Governance and the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst, the coordinator will perform the following.

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work 

Scope of Work 

The Women’s Political Forum & School Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and implementing activities that foster women’s political participation, particularly through the Women’s Political Forum and the Political School. The consultant will support capacity development, facilitate networking opportunities, and provide strategic guidance to enhance women’s representation in political parties and governance structures.

Task 1: Coordination of the Women’s Political Forum

• Design, plan, and execute the Women’s Political Forum to provide a platform for dialogue, experience-sharing, and advocacy among women in political parties.
• Engage with political representatives to ensure an inclusive and supportive environment for women’s participation.
• Organize discussions, training sessions, and networking opportunities tailored to address barriers to women’s political engagement within internal structures.

Provide support to political parties to design and develop Gender Mainstreaming Strategies.

Task 2: Management of the Political School

• Develop and oversee the 2025 program of the Political School previously established by NDI as an institutionalized initiative to train women on leadership, political campaigning, and policy development.
• Design curriculum and training materials focusing on key aspects of governance, policy-making, and political advocacy.
• Facilitate mentorship and peer-learning opportunities for aspiring women leaders and candidates.

Task 3: Reporting and Knowledge Management 

• Prepare analytical reports, success stories, and case studies on women’s engagement in political parties and electoral processes.
• Document meeting outcomes, training evaluations, and stakeholder feedback to inform future programming.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of women politicians, activists, and key stakeholders in Jordan’s political landscape.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel 

This is an office-based consultancy. (3 days from office, 2 days from home)

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

• Expertise in gender-responsive governance and women’s political participation: Strong knowledge of political systems, governance structures, and electoral processes from a gender perspective.
• Facilitation and training skills: Ability to design and deliver training programs for diverse audiences, including political candidates, activists, and policymakers.
• Policy development and advocacy: Proven experience in drafting policy recommendations, position papers, and advocacy materials to promote gender-responsive governance.
• Stakeholder engagement and networking: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strategic partnerships with political parties, civil society organizations, government agencies, and international donors.
• Analytical and research skills: Ability to conduct policy analysis, legislative reviews, and comparative studies to support gender-sensitive reforms in political frameworks.
• Project management and coordination: Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs related to women’s political participation.
• Public speaking and communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate key messages and advocate for gender equality in political settings.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills: Capacity to facilitate consensus-building dialogues between different political actors and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking abilities to evaluate complex legislative issues, identify gaps in policies, and propose innovative solutions.
• Capacity to anticipate challenges related to gender equality in legislation and devise strategies to address them.

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree in political science, Gender Studies, International Relations, Law, or related fields, required
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in governance, political participation, or gender equality programs is required.
• Proven expertise in organizing political training programs and forums is required.
• Experience in working with political parties, civil society organizations, and government entities is required.
• Strong experience in advocacy, policy development, and program management is required.
• Familiarity with the political landscape and electoral processes in Jordan is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong drive for results and capacity to work independently is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
• Experience working in the UN System is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

How to Apply

Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc )

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