1. NGOs, civil society organizations and programme teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

• Syrian nationality and current residence in Syria, or be a non-Syrian consultant currently based in Syria;
• A relevant university degree in gender studies, disability studies, sociology, social sciences, development studies, human rights, social work, public policy, economics or another relevant field;
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience; senior/lead experts should preferably have 10+ years;
• Recent professional experience related to gender equality, disability inclusion and/or social inclusion in Syria, preferably within the last three years;
• Demonstrated experience conducting or contributing to GEDSI assessments, evaluations, research, programme design, monitoring, TPM or technical advisory assignments;
• Strong understanding of Syria's social and institutional context and the barriers affecting women and girls, persons with disabilities and other groups experiencing exclusion;
• Experience engaging with women and girls, persons with disabilities, OPDs, youth, displaced and returning populations, communities, civil society organizations, authorities, NGOs, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders;
• Demonstrated understanding of participatory, inclusive, accessible and do-no-harm approaches;
• Experience applying gender-, age- and disability-sensitive research and data-collection methods is strongly preferred;
• Strong research, analytical, facilitation and report-writing skills;
• Arabic fluency; professional English is strongly preferred.

International Organization & Donor Experience

Previous experience with UN Women, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, UNHCR, ILO, IOM, WHO, World Bank, UN agencies, EU/ECHO-funded programmes, GIZ, international NGOs or other organizations working on gender equality, disability inclusion and social inclusion is a strong advantage.

Experience with relevant international approaches and frameworks, including Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI/GEDSI), disability-inclusive development, gender mainstreaming, intersectionality, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Washington Group Questions, Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) approaches and inclusive humanitarian action, should be clearly highlighted.

Applicants should indicate relevant assignments, including the client, assignment, year, role and main responsibilities.