WWAP Gender equality, water resources and communication consultant (Perugia, Italy) contract

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level :  Level 2 – Middle

Hiring Unit : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station : Perugia

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+1 Time) : 31/05/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Within the framework of the UNESCO and the Italian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the UNESCO “World Water Assessment Programme – WWAP”, under the overall supervision of the WWAP Senior Water and Gender Programme Specialist, in close collaboration with all members of the WWAP Secretariat, the Gender equality, Environment and Communication Consultant is requested to carry out tasks in the following categories:

1.Communication

• Social Media
  Carry out WWAP social media communication activities with the overall objective to ensure visibility of WWAP activities and publications, and to grow the follower base. This will be done mainly through regular development and sharing of unique content on the WWAP social media (i.e. X LinkedIn), updating of accounts followed, and interaction with other accounts. Key objectives are to support water and gender communication for WWAP-related work in GEF MedProgramme CP 2.1 and CMDA Mekong Delta Aquifer project.
• Generic Communication
  Communication actions to maintain visibility of WWAP activities and publications in the field of water and gender related to WWAP support to GEF projects. Support in reporting project implementation and related events to inform donors, colleagues and provide input to generic communication materials such as articles or webpages.

• WWAP Water and Gender webpage

        Support the development and update of content for the WWAP water and gender website.

        Draft of WWAP water and gender GEF project result articles for the UNESCO website and other communication purposes.

2. Knowledge production and capacity development
Provide assistance to WWAP programme officers, potentially in collaboration with other stakeholders, in the development of GEF project-related publication materials through knowledge-based inputs and revision. Support the WWAP Water and gender capacity development programme, notably in the revision and development of training materials.

3. Water and gender events
Support the preparation of gender and water events related to GEF projects supported by WWAP, both online and in-person, including drafting agendas and invitation letters, liaising with partners and invitees, drafting post-event communication reports and maintain records of event attendance. Tasks may include provision of inputs to the development of the mid-term strategy of the Call for Action Initiative, assistance to – or co-organization- of related events, delivering presentations, assist in the development of associated materials such as briefings, speeches, scenario, PPT, scripts and communication materials.

4. Ad-hoc support
Carry out ad-hoc activities linked to the preparation of relevant documents, speeches, presentations, reporting and gender mainstreaming of publications. Maintain and update water and gender database of trainings, events and publications; assist in the reporting of the water and gender component. 

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

EDUCATION

• University master’s degree in a relevant field e.g. environment, hydrology, or related natural sciences; social sciences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the fields of freshwater and gender-related activities with focus on gender-responsive indicators.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience in capacity development activities in topics of water and gender equality, social inclusion and disaggregated water data.
• Very good IT skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team, create networks and deal with participatory processes.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent command of English and very good skills in written and oral communication and presentation.

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, download and complete the following:

• Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information.

• An approach and methodology for the assignment and a work plan.
• A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in EUR and expressed on a monthly basis.
• An updated CV

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. 

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.  

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