Background:
To support Albania’s international commitments to the implementation of international human rights standards, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and development of national capacities the Government of Albania and the United Nations signed in 2011 the Programme of Cooperation 2012-2016. While UN agencies will be required to mainstream gender in all their activities and projects, the Programme also envisages interventions focused entirely or considerably on gender equality issues, organized in the following five outputs:
• Output 1.1.1. Public oversight bodies including the Parliament, Ombudsman, and the anti-discrimination commissioner have the capacity to
implement appropriate policy frameworks that ensure transparency and accountability of government
• Output 1.1.2. Civil Society and media facilitate a public demand for human rights, gender equality and access to justice including the
compliance with international legal instruments and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
• Output 1.2.5. State institutions and local governments have the technical capacity to mainstream gender issues into legislation, strategies,
policies and budgetary processes, and to implement a women’s economic empowerment strategy
• Output 4.1.5 Action taken at national and local level to implement improved legislative and policy framework on combating
gender-based violence, and
• Output 4.4.1. Key state institutions and social partners are capable to develop and implement, in a fair and inclusive manner, employment
policies and programmes that meet international standards
Competencies:
• Analytical and planning skills, initiative, sound judgment, results-oriented and efficiency in a multi-tasking environment
• Good inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking attitude, ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure in complex situations
• Ability to work in an independent manner, set priorities and organize the workflow efficiently
• Willingness to travel around the country
• Full working knowledge of English, including excellent writing and presentation skills
• Fluency in Albanian
• Very good computer skills and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource
• High motivation, accuracy and creativity
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel around the country for the purposes of this consultancy
• Positive attitude towards working in a team
Required Skills and Experience:
• Advanced degree in development-related disciplines (international development, gender equality, law, economics, public administration or
any other social science related to development any of the above mentioned areas is preferred ).
• At least 5 years of professional experience working particularly in economic empowerment of vulnerable categories, preferably women.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of feminist economics.
• Strong commitment and contribution in advancement of women’s rights and achievement of gender equality.
• Good knowledge and understanding of United Nations System and particularly the role and mandate of UNDP is desired
Starting Date : 18 June 2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Maximum 25 workdays over a period of 3 months
Deadline: 12 June 2012
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