International Consultant - Women, Peace and Security Capacity Building, South Caucasus

About the role

UN Women, supported by the UK FCDO, launched two projects in September 2026 on women for sustainable peace and WPS leadership and defence capacity across the South Caucasus. Reporting to the UN Women WPS Programme Specialist in Georgia, International Consultants provide technical and coordination support during the inception phase and early implementation. The work builds on earlier WPS scoping and stakeholder mapping and supports the design, testing and delivery of capacity-building initiatives, as well as regional learning events.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out stakeholder capacity needs assessments and further scoping consultations with institutions, women peacebuilders, women-led organizations and technical experts.
• Support the design, organization, delivery and refinement of pilot initiatives and capacity-building activities, including adapting institutional tools with specialized experts.
• Support regional learning events and technical exchanges: prepare concept notes, agendas and materials, support facilitation and participant coordination, and document feedback and recommendations.
• Produce a workplan, stakeholder engagement and scoping report, and a draft inception report, final technical report and recommendations.

Required profile

• Master's degree in gender/women's studies, human rights, sociology, law, international development or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• At least 7 years of progressive responsibility in GEWE and/or WPS (9 years for bachelor's degree).
• Demonstrated experience in WPS coordination, scoping, stakeholder mapping and capacity needs assessments, and in designing and delivering capacity-building activities and consultations.
• Experience with UN agencies, international organizations or government counterparts in conflict-affected settings is an asset.
• Fluent English; knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the WPS agenda and its application to women's participation, peacebuilding and institutional capacity development.
• Ability to design and facilitate tailored capacity-building activities and peer learning.
• Strong coordination, stakeholder engagement, analytical and drafting skills.
• Knowledge of the South Caucasus political context is an asset.

The assignment is home-based, with up to three trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan. Payment is made in tranches linked to deliverables, and candidates undergo reference and background checks.