Gender Equality Expert
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Parliamentary Centre
Remote (global)- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Deadline: 03/03/2026
- Location: Remote (global)
Project Background
The Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in Ghana, Kenya, and Togo, aims to improve development outcomes and human rights. The initiative supports partner parliaments and parliamentarians in ensuring that policies, laws, and budgets reflect the diverse needs of the population—particularly those of women, girls, and the most marginalized groups. The ILGRP is implemented by the Parliamentary Centre and the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs.
Scope of Work
Under the guidance of the Project Manager at the Parliamentary Centre and in close collaboration with the National Gender Expert in Ghana, the Consultant will:
● Review and Strengthen Gender Integration in the Parliamentary Committees Operational Manual: Review the draft Operational Manual for Parliamentary Committees and identify gaps and opportunities for integrating a gender lens. Ensure the integration of good practices from international and Canadian parliament that make parliamentary committees work effectively and efficiently.
● Develop and Integrate Gender-Responsive Recommendations into the Operational Manual: Work collaboratively with the National Expert to integrate Gender-Responsive Recommendations into the Operational Manual.
● Collaboratively conduct at least one Stakeholder engagement session on the draft manual: Collaborate with the national expert to map out the stakeholder sessions and attend virtually, subject to availability and connectivity. Indicative timing: February–March 2026 (exact dates and meeting schedule to be confirmed based on the Parliament of Ghana’s validation calendar). Deliverables and level of effort guidance The draft Operational Manual is approximately 22,000 words (approximately 83 pages), plus annexes.
Deliverables are expected to include:
● An annotated version of the manual with tracked changes and comments.
● A concise recommendations note summarizing priority revisions for improved gender integration.
● Inputs to support one virtual stakeholder/validation session, plus brief follow-up notes capturing any agreed revisions.
Qualifications and experience
To effectively carry out the responsibilities described, the consultant must demonstrate strong gender expertise alongside practical experience working with parliaments.
● Advanced degree in a relevant field (Gender Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, International Development, International Relations, or related).
● Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, institutional reform, parliamentary strengthening, or closely related work.
● Demonstrated experience applying gender analysis or gender mainstreaming to institutional reform, preferably in a legislative context.
● Strong understanding of how parliamentary committees function, including oversight, hearings, evidence use, reporting, and secretariat support.
● Proven ability to review, strengthen, and operationalize manuals, guidelines, SOPs, or comparable governance documents so they are clear, usable, and implementable.
● Ability to work collaboratively with an in-country expert and program team, and to deliver to tight timelines.
● Experience working with parliaments (preferred), legislative bodies (preferred), or public institutions—preferably in Africa.
The Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in Ghana, Kenya, and Togo, aims to improve development outcomes and human rights. The initiative supports partner parliaments and parliamentarians in ensuring that policies, laws, and budgets reflect the diverse needs of the population—particularly those of women, girls, and the most marginalized groups. The ILGRP is implemented by the Parliamentary Centre and the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs.
Scope of Work
Under the guidance of the Project Manager at the Parliamentary Centre and in close collaboration with the National Gender Expert in Ghana, the Consultant will:
● Review and Strengthen Gender Integration in the Parliamentary Committees Operational Manual: Review the draft Operational Manual for Parliamentary Committees and identify gaps and opportunities for integrating a gender lens. Ensure the integration of good practices from international and Canadian parliament that make parliamentary committees work effectively and efficiently.
● Develop and Integrate Gender-Responsive Recommendations into the Operational Manual: Work collaboratively with the National Expert to integrate Gender-Responsive Recommendations into the Operational Manual.
● Collaboratively conduct at least one Stakeholder engagement session on the draft manual: Collaborate with the national expert to map out the stakeholder sessions and attend virtually, subject to availability and connectivity. Indicative timing: February–March 2026 (exact dates and meeting schedule to be confirmed based on the Parliament of Ghana’s validation calendar). Deliverables and level of effort guidance The draft Operational Manual is approximately 22,000 words (approximately 83 pages), plus annexes.
Deliverables are expected to include:
● An annotated version of the manual with tracked changes and comments.
● A concise recommendations note summarizing priority revisions for improved gender integration.
● Inputs to support one virtual stakeholder/validation session, plus brief follow-up notes capturing any agreed revisions.
Qualifications and experience
To effectively carry out the responsibilities described, the consultant must demonstrate strong gender expertise alongside practical experience working with parliaments.
● Advanced degree in a relevant field (Gender Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, International Development, International Relations, or related).
● Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, institutional reform, parliamentary strengthening, or closely related work.
● Demonstrated experience applying gender analysis or gender mainstreaming to institutional reform, preferably in a legislative context.
● Strong understanding of how parliamentary committees function, including oversight, hearings, evidence use, reporting, and secretariat support.
● Proven ability to review, strengthen, and operationalize manuals, guidelines, SOPs, or comparable governance documents so they are clear, usable, and implementable.
● Ability to work collaboratively with an in-country expert and program team, and to deliver to tight timelines.
● Experience working with parliaments (preferred), legislative bodies (preferred), or public institutions—preferably in Africa.
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