The Advisor will:

· Work closely with program team to set strategic direction and vision in implementing the election project with ECP and other key stakeholders.

• Review and provide technical input/recommendationsin all the processes related to research, legislative reforms, campaign,voters education, capacity building of ECP and districts election staffand IEC materials and so to ensure that gender is mainstream in allprocesses at all levels.
• Support and Liaise closely withUNDP ECAP Project team to ensureUNW work on gender and elections is strongly positioned and communicatedall key stakeholders.
• Facilitate strong linkages with ECPto ensure strong buy in of UNW work and ensure gender issues by the seniormanagement of ECP.

-Advanced university Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, gender studies, anthropology, and legal studies with special focus on women issues or any other related field.
-Minimum 5 to 8 years experience in working with the Government, NGOs and international organizations on development issues, with strong experience in Gender and Development issues and programmes;
-Experience in report writing, editing, communications and coordination skills in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
-Good time management and interpersonal skills.
-Extensive work experience in Social Sector focusing on promotion of women's human rights and gender equality.
-Experience in working in public sector.
-Knowledge of CEDAW, and other related international Conventions & instruments. Also, knowledge of Pakistan's all national and international commitments related to women.
-Knowledge of legislative framework and electoral processes in Pakistan.