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Duties and Responsibilities
The Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. Among its key services, the Centre provides tailored technology solutions, capacity building and knowledge sharing. 

To advance these efforts, CTCN seeks a consultant to develop sector-specific gender mainstreaming guidelines, particularly focusing on Digitalization. These guidelines will be shared with CTCN’s implementing partners to integrate gender considerations into the implementation of Technical Assistance projects. 
 • Conduct a comprehensive review of existing policies, frameworks and high-quality guidelines relevant to gender mainstreaming in Digitalization as a key enabler in the CTCN Programme of Work 2023–2027
• Conduct a gender analysis of Digitalization as defined in the CTCN’s Third Programme of Work 2023–2027,
• Facilitate structured consultations including key informant interviews and focus group discussions  
• Develop sector-specific gender mainstreaming guidelines for Digitalization as aligned with CTCN’s Gender Assessment and Action Plan (GAAP)
• Coordinate a structured review and validation process with CTCN Secretariat, implementing partners, NDEs, and at least one external gender expert,
• Develop a concise capacity-building one-pager designed for use by CTCN implementing partners
• Present the finalized guidelines and accompanying materials to CTCN and its partners, and provide a brief implementation note outlining suggested next steps for embedding the guidelines into CTCN’s technical assistance workflow.

Qualifications/special skills

• A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Information and Communication Technology Policy, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a related field with a demonstrable gender focus is required. 
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and the development of gender-responsive frameworks, policies, or guidelines, with demonstrated experience in applying these within the context of digital development, ICT, climate technology, or emerging technology programmes in developing countries. 
• In-depth and proven understanding of Digitalization as framed in the CTCN Third Programme of Work 2023–2027,  encompassing applications such as digital public goods for climate governance, artificial intelligence and machine learning for climate solutions, remote sensing, digital financial services, and e-agriculture; including strong familiarity with gender dimensions of the digital divide (access, skills, safety, leadership) and gender-responsive digital policy in developing countries. 
• Proven qualitative and quantitative research skills, including gender analysis methodologies such as the Harvard Analytical Framework, Moser Framework, or CARE’s Gender Analysis Framework; ability to analyze sex-disaggregated data, identify structural gender inequalities, and synthesize findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations tailored to implementing partner needs. 
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis, document preparation, and communication. 
• Experience working for the UN or other international organizations.

•  Strong communication and writing skills in English are required.