- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 10 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Project Management 
Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence Expert at UN Women
Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence Expert
Key responsibilities include:
Overall Project Management and Technical Direction
- Develop a detailed work plan and methodology in consultation with UN Women.
- Provide strategic oversight and ensure coherence across all deliverables and processes.
- Work closely with the Associate Consultant and coordinate input from other collaborators.
Review and Synthesis of Existing Research
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review and synthesis of recent and ongoing TFGBV studies and initiatives in Kenya
- Identify overlaps, strengths, and critical gaps in thematic focus, population coverage, and policy recommendations.
- Distill actionable recommendations from existing reports and integrate them into strategic policy and programming proposals.
- Ensure the consultancy outputs are complementary to, and not duplicative of, existing work.
Analysis of TFGBV and the Digital Platform Economy
- Lead research on how TFGBV affects women’s economic participation in Kenya’s digital ecosystem.
- Develop case studies illustrating impacts on women including content creators, entrepreneurs, and platform workers.
Policy and Legal Framework Review
- Map and analyze existing laws, policies, and institutional mechanisms related to TFGBV.
- Identify gaps and propose high-level engagement strategies with legislators, police, judiciary, and relevant commissions.
Engagement with Technology Companies and Governance Structures
- Conduct in-depth stakeholder interviews with local representatives of global tech firms (e.g., Meta, X, TikTok).
- Recommend pathways to co-develop or influence platform governance policies, user safety protocols, and accountability mechanisms.
TFGBV Targeting Women Leaders and Public Figures
- Analyze trends of TFGBV affecting women in leadership (e.g., politicians, journalists, activists).
- Propose evidence-based recommendations and protective strategies for the pre-2027 electoral context.
Policy Briefs and Knowledge Products
- Synthesize findings into targeted, high-quality outputs such as policy briefs, issue papers, and advocacy toolkits.
- Integrate survivor-centered narratives and gender-responsive recommendations.
Strategic Engagement and Presentation
- Present findings and recommendations to UN Women, stakeholders, and partners at validation and dissemination forums.
- Support advocacy messaging for UN Women’s positioning on TFGBV and digital inclusion.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Law, Human Rights, Digital Policy, Public Policy, ICT4D, or other relevant social science or development field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in policy research, gender equality, GBV prevention, digital rights, or technology and society.
- Demonstrated experience leading national or regional studies on gender, online safety, or digital governance.
- Knowledge of Kenya’s digital ecosystem, governance frameworks, and national gender equality context.
- Proven track record in engaging policymakers, international actors, and tech companies on policy, legal, or institutional reform.
- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder policy dialogues or advocacy processes at national and/or international levels.
- Strong track record in producing high-quality research and analytical reports, with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
- Prior experience working with UN agencies or international development actors is an added advantage.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply
Leave a Comment