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UNDP Gender Based Analysis Plus Jobs Kenya 2025 – NGO Jobs in Kenya

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United Nations Development Programme has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Kenya. They are currently hiring for the position of Gender Based Analysis Plus at Nairobi. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.

UNDP Gender Based Analysis Plus Jobs 2025 Details

Position Gender Based Analysis Plus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Organization United Nations Development Programme
Application Deadline July 27th, 2025
Job Type Full-Time

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct field research in Kwale County to gather quantitative and qualitative data from key stakeholders including women, men, youth, and marginalized groups.
  • Analyze gender and intersectional data to assess how different social identities influence access to resources, decision-making, and opportunities in the Blue and Circular economies.
  • Identify gender-based gaps and opportunities in these sectors.
  • Apply the Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) framework to identify how gender interacts with other factors (e.g., age, disability, ethnicity) to shape people’s experiences and access to the Blue and Circular economies.
  • Assess the role of traditional gender norms and power relations in shaping opportunities in the identified sectors.
  • Engage with key stakeholders including local authorities, community leaders, civil society, private sector actors, women’s groups, youth, and people with disabilities.
  • Facilitate focus group discussions, interviews, and consultations to gain insights into local gender dynamics within the Blue and Circular economy sectors.
  • Identify and list current blue and circular economy policies and projects both at national and county level that have potential gaps in gender mainstreaming and list possible gender mainstreaming strategies for key ones.
  • Provide concrete recommendations for gender-responsive policies and programs including in financial inclusion, that can be adopted by stakeholders to improve gender equality in the Blue and Circular economies.
  • Develop an action plan to support the integration of gender into the county’s Blue and Circular economy strategies.
  • Produce a comprehensive report outlining the findings of the gender analysis, including data analysis, key gendered barriers and opportunities, and recommendations for improving gender equality in the Blue and Circular economy sectors.
  • Develop a gender mainstreaming strategy for this project, based on the findings.

Education and Certification:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in a relevant field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • A programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting gender analysis and research in the context of the Blue and Circular economies, or related sectors (e.g., sustainable development, natural resource management, waste management, fisheries, agriculture).
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing gender-responsive policies and programs, particularly in the context of environmental, economic, and social development.
  • Strong knowledge of GBA+ methodology and its application in real-world settings.
  • Experience working in the Kenyan coastal counties or similar contexts is an added advantage.
  • Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including government, civil society, and private sector actors.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UNDP career portal.

(Visit the link and search for the job title “Gender Based Analysis Plus – Nairobi” to begin your application.)

Make sure to submit your application before July 27th, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.

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