UN Women: International senior gender mainstreaming and EU integration adviser/s, Tirane, Albania, Consultancy Contract
On-siteTirana, Tirana, Albania
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Job Summary
Lead technical support for the EU4GE II Gender Equality Facility in Albania by advising on sector governance diagnostics, reviewing key legislation for EU alignment, and developing gender-sensitive guidance notes. Guide local government units and partners like the Prime Minister's Office on mainstreaming gender into policies and implementing responsive actions. Facilitate stakeholder engagement with government bodies and donors while contributing to strategic events and policy dialogues on EU integration. Provide expert advice on functional assessments and methodology development to ensure national frameworks meet EU standards.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced academic degree (minimum Master's or equivalent) in Gender/Women's Studies, Development Studies, European Studies, Social Studies, Public Policy or related fields
- At least 15 years of relevant professional experience and engagement in designing, providing technical support and/or managing gender mainstreaming/GEWE programmes with international organizations
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in implementing international and EU gender equality policy in processes of European Integration and IPA programming as well as engaging with the relevant international instruments, and mechanisms
- Experience in working with, and building and maintaining strategic partnerships with governments, donors, and civil society organizations internationally and at country level
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in undertaking research and analyses of gender inequalities and the status of women in EU (pre)accession countries, preferably the Western Balkans
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