Summary: National Consultant - Development of the National Male Engagement Strategy (remote) Harare, Zimbabwe, 2 months (595218)

Job Details

  • Deadline: 29 Aug 2026
  • Company: iHarare
  • Location: Zimbabwe
  • Employment Type: Consultant
  • Salary: this position offer...

Job Description

National Consultant - Development of the National Male Engagement Strategy (remote) Harare, Zimbabwe, 2 months (595218)

UNICEF International

Expires: 29 Aug 2026

Full Time

HARARE

Salary: this position offer...

Consultancy

job Description

Job no: 595218

Position type: Consultant

Location: Zimbabwe

Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)

School/Unit: Zimbabwe

Department/Office: Harare, Zimbabwe

Categories: Gender Development

Duties and Responsibilities

How can you make a difference

To ensure that the Male Engagement Strategy is evidence-based, context-specific, and aligned with national, regional, and international gender equality frameworks, MWACSMED intends to engage a qualified consultant to lead the strategy development process. The consultant will undertake a comprehensive review of existing policies, programmes, research, and best practices; conduct stakeholder consultations; assess opportunities and challenges for male engagement; and develop a practical strategy with clear objectives, implementation approaches, monitoring indicators, and partnership mechanisms.

The resulting strategy will serve as a guiding document for strengthening national efforts to engage men and boys as partners in advancing gender equality, promoting women's rights, preventing violence, and fostering inclusive and equitable communities.

The overall objective is to develop a strategic framework that

•Defines a clear vision, goals, and principles for male engagement in Zimbabwe

•Provides strategic direction for engaging men and boys in GBV prevention and gender equality

•Strengthens systematic cross sectoral collaboration and coordination among stakeholders implementing male engagement initiatives

•Promotes positive masculinity and transformation of harmful gender norms.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies

Work Experience

10 years in research, programming, monitoring and evaluation, strategy development in the area of gender programming and mainstreaming.

Language Requirements

English

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

Demonstrated experience in gender equality, GBV programming, or social norm change

Proven experience in strategy development and policy formulation

Strong understanding of male engagement and positive masculinity frameworks

Experience working with government and multi-stakeholder processes

Qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills

Expertise on social media analytics and digital content

Desirables

Fluency in Shona and or Ndebele

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