Background:
Equality between women and men is not just a goal in itself: it is a precondition for the fulfillment of human rights and human development in general, and of the overall EU objectives in regard to growth, employment and social cohesion, in particular.
Gender Programme IPA 2010, run by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights-Department for Gender Equality, Delegation of European Union to Montenegro and UNDP, aims to improve the status of women as reflected in personal integrity, economic advancement and political representation. The specific objective of the project is to strengthen capacities, improve mechanisms, advance policies and improve the conditions for the implementation of the NAP for Gender Equality in following three areas: Fight against Violence in Family, Political Empowerment of Women and Economic Empowerment of Women.
Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution Skills.
Qualifications and expertise:
• University degree in law, economics, political and social sciences, European Studies, or other relevant fields;
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant extensive experience in working on gender issues;
• Experience in cooperation with high-level public officials will be an advantage;
• Proven experience in working with victims of violence;
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Excellent knowledge of local language;
• Excellent social, communicative skills and ability to operate under pressure.
Duration of appointment: up to 30 working days November 1st till mid December 2012.
Deadline: 21 October 2012
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