Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence Expert at UN Women

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bri...

 

Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence Expert

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

Key responsibilities include:

Overall Project Management and Technical Direction

  • Develop a detailed work plan and methodology in consultation with UN Women.
  • Provide strategic oversight and ensure coherence across all deliverables and processes.
  • Work closely with the Associate Consultant and coordinate input from other collaborators.

Review and Synthesis of Existing Research

  • Conduct a comprehensive desk review and synthesis of recent and ongoing TFGBV studies and initiatives in Kenya
  • Identify overlaps, strengths, and critical gaps in thematic focus, population coverage, and policy recommendations.
  • Distill actionable recommendations from existing reports and integrate them into strategic policy and programming proposals.
  • Ensure the consultancy outputs are complementary to, and not duplicative of, existing work.

Analysis of TFGBV and the Digital Platform Economy

  • Lead research on how TFGBV affects women's economic participation in Kenya’s digital ecosystem.
  • Develop case studies illustrating impacts on women including content creators, entrepreneurs, and platform workers.

Policy and Legal Framework Review

  • Map and analyze existing laws, policies, and institutional mechanisms related to TFGBV.
  • Identify gaps and propose high-level engagement strategies with legislators, police, judiciary, and relevant commissions.

Engagement with Technology Companies and Governance Structures

  •  Conduct in-depth stakeholder interviews with local representatives of global tech firms (e.g., Meta, X, TikTok).
  • Recommend pathways to co-develop or influence platform governance policies, user safety protocols, and accountability mechanisms.

TFGBV Targeting Women Leaders and Public Figures

  • Analyze trends of TFGBV affecting women in leadership (e.g., politicians, journalists, activists).
  • Propose evidence-based recommendations and protective strategies for the pre-2027 electoral context.

Policy Briefs and Knowledge Products

  • Synthesize findings into targeted, high-quality outputs such as policy briefs, issue papers, and advocacy toolkits.
  • Integrate survivor-centered narratives and gender-responsive recommendations.

Strategic Engagement and Presentation

  • Present findings and recommendations to UN Women, stakeholders, and partners at validation and dissemination forums.
  • Support advocacy messaging for UN Women’s positioning on TFGBV and digital inclusion.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Law, Human Rights, Digital Policy, Public Policy, ICT4D, or other relevant social science or development field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in policy research, gender equality, GBV prevention, digital rights, or technology and society.
  • Demonstrated experience leading national or regional studies on gender, online safety, or digital governance.
  • Knowledge of Kenya’s digital ecosystem, governance frameworks, and national gender equality context.
  • Proven track record in engaging policymakers, international actors, and tech companies on policy, legal, or institutional reform.
  • Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder policy dialogues or advocacy processes at national and/or international levels.
  • Strong track record in producing high-quality research and analytical reports, with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
  • Prior experience working with UN agencies or international development actors is an added advantage.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply

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