International Consultant-National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP) Costing and Budgeting

This consultancy isn’t just about numbers—it’s about shaping Ethiopia’s future for women, peace, and security. By ensuring the National Action Plan (NAP) is properly costed and budgeted, you’ll help transform commitments into measurable action. If you’re passionate about gender equality, peacebuilding, and accountability, this role offers a chance to make a lasting impact.

Job Title

International Consultant – National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP) Costing and Budgeting

Employer

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Company Website

Location

Onsite – Ethiopia

Employment Type

Full‑time

Application Link

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Background

UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality across development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions, emphasizes women’s participation in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. National Action Plans (NAPs) are key tools for implementing this agenda.

Ethiopia began drafting its first NAP in 2021. To finalize it, a robust costing and budgeting process is required to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective resource allocation. This consultancy will support Ethiopia in developing a costed NAP, enabling measurable progress in WPS priorities.

Scope of Work

Key Responsibilities

• Align NAP log frame with costing framework
• Prepare templates with outcomes, outputs, and activities before workshops
• Analyze government budgeting and align with Ethiopia’s draft NAP
• Facilitate a three‑day costing workshop with the National Technical Committee
• Conduct a one‑day donor workshop on NAP costing and budgeting
• Develop a roadmap for presenting the NAP budget, including fundraising strategy
• Create quantitative and qualitative tools for costing matrix and data collection
• Provide technical support during validation meetings
• Finalize Ethiopia’s costed NAP on WPS

Deliverables

Workshop & Framework

• Tentative outline for workshops
• Aligned NAP log frame with costing framework
• Four‑day workshop (three days with technical committee, one day with donors)
• Workshop report

Roadmap & Strategy

• Roadmap for presenting NAP budget and fundraising strategy
• Finalized costed NAP on WPS

Follow‑Up

• Meeting with steering/technical committee
• Meeting report

Competencies

Core Values

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Accountability
• Creative problem‑solving
• Effective communication
• Inclusive collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Leading by example

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge sharing and application
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Advocacy and outreach experience
• Results‑focused approach
• Networking and partnership building
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in gender studies, peace and security, human rights, social sciences, or related fields
• PhD is an asset
• First‑level degree plus two years’ additional experience may be accepted

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in WPS, gender, peace, and conflict fields
• Proven experience in costing and budgeting NAPs (samples required)
• Strong understanding of Ethiopia’s WPS context and peacebuilding architecture
• Experience facilitating workshops on costing and budgeting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
• Fluency in English required

Diversity and Inclusion

UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit, without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants during recruitment.

Safeguarding Standards

UN Women enforces a zero‑tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Selected candidates undergo rigorous background checks.

Application Notes

Applicants must complete all sections of the application form, including education and employment history. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.