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

This consultancy is a pivotal opportunity for professionals passionate about gender equality, peacebuilding, and financial accountability. Supporting Ethiopia’s first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), the consultant will ensure that the plan is not only visionary but also financially viable. By costing and budgeting the NAP, you’ll help transform commitments into measurable, funded actions that empower women’s participation in peace and security.

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

Company: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with UN Women
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Onsite, with limited travel)
Arrangement: Full‑time Consultancy (20 working days, December 2025)
Application Link: Apply Here

Background

UN Women, under the UN mandate for gender equality, works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and strengthen their participation in peacebuilding. Ethiopia has drafted its first National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security, and this consultancy will finalize the plan by developing a comprehensive costing and budgeting framework.

Purpose of the Assignment

The consultant will:

• Align the NAP log frame with a costing framework.
• Facilitate a three‑day costing workshop with Ethiopia’s National Technical Committee.
• Conduct a one‑day donor workshop on NAP costing and budgeting.
• Develop a roadmap for presenting the NAP budget, fundraising strategies, and approval processes.
• Finalize the costed NAP and support validation meetings.

Deliverables

• Tentative workshop outline for technical committee and donors.
• Aligned NAP log frame with costing framework.
• Four‑day workshop (3 days with technical committee, 1 day with donors) and workshop report.
• Roadmap for next steps, including fundraising strategy.
• Finalized costed NAP on WPS.
• Follow‑up meeting report with steering/technical committee.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Gender Studies, Peace and Security, Sociology, or related fields (PhD is an advantage).
• At least 7 years’ experience in Women, Peace and Security, gender, peacebuilding, or conflict resolution.
• Proven expertise in costing and budgeting NAPs (samples of previous work required).
• Strong understanding of Ethiopia’s government financial systems.
• Experience facilitating interactive workshops on costing and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Amharic.

Competencies

• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• Gender sensitivity and inclusive collaboration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Shape Ethiopia’s first WPS NAP: Your work will directly influence national policy and women’s participation in peacebuilding.
• Drive accountability and transparency: Costing ensures that commitments translate into funded, measurable actions.
• Collaborate with high‑level stakeholders: Work alongside UN Women, MoWSA, and Ethiopia’s National Technical Committee.
• Contribute to global WPS goals: Be part of a broader movement advancing UNSCR 1325 and gender equality in peace and security.

👉 Apply Now: Submit your application here