UN Women Vacancy for a National Consultant in Nigeria

UN Women, among other issues, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; empowerment of women; and achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.


Job Title:  National Consultant: Baseline Survey for Emergency Assistance to Women/Girl IDPs and other Women/Girls Survivors of Insurgency in Northern Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities
The following are the expected results from this baseline study:

• Changes anticipated as part of this intervention clearly identified;
• Enhanced understanding of gender responsiveness of humanitarian action in the 3 project states;
• Priority areas on Economic Empowerment for women and girls affected by the insurgency identified and initiated.
• Under the guidance of and reporting directly to the supervising baseline survey consultant, each Research Assistant will be responsible for the following generic on-demand activities:
• Compile, analyze and synthesize information for the supervising baseline survey consultant;
• Perform research assistance to carry out data collection in respect of the baseline survey assignment in this initiative;
• Support the development of methodologies, reports, briefs, etc. on specific issues;
• Characterize specific groups in terms of different indicator;
• Performing background research assistance (qualitative and quantitative);
• Deliver the specific products described above within the established deadlines.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

• Highly developed research assistance skills;
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources;
• Computer literate; must be able to use the Internet and other research and applied research tool effectively;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments;
• Teamwork - excellent interpersonal, organizational and management skills and ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams is critical.

• Able to manage complex problems proactively and effectively, including responses to field based emergencies;
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing and complex environment, and to produce results under stress;
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Proven organizational and communication skills;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Strong analytical capabilities;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Politics, International Relations or related development field. Master’s degree may be an additional asset.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the area of field data gathering preferably in Nigeria;
• Strong research background. Experience in data collection and analysis;
• Knowledge of women’s rights issues in the context of Peace and Security, gender equality and SGBV matters;
• Able to work independently with efficiency and competence;
• Excellent written and oral skills.

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in a major local language of northern Nigeria will be highly valued.