Background:
Albania’s progress in recent years in respecting and promoting gender equality is highlighted in a series of international commitments as well as domestic legal and policy development and implementation. Since 2008 Albania passed the Gender Equality in Society Law, established the national gender machinery, improved the Law on Measures against Violence in Family Relations, opened the first national shelter for survivors of domestic violence, established the mechanism of coordination and referral of domestic violence cases in several municipalities, evaluated the National Strategy for Gender Equality and Domestic Violence (2007-2010), and approved the revised National Strategy on Gender Equality and against Gender-Based and Domestic Violence (2011-2015). In addition, Albania created a stronger data collection system through conducting Domestic Violence, Time Use and Demographic Health Surveys as well as through approval of a series of gender indicators that will mandate gender disaggregation of public statistics for a number of entities. Introduction of the 30% quota of representation in the Electoral Code and community initiatives in engaging women more intensively in electoral and decision-making processes have opened the door for a greater voice for women’s need. In 2010 the CEDAW Committee reviewed Albania’s periodic report on implementation of the UN Convention and provided certain recommendations and in December 2011 Albania signed the European Conventionon preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Tasks:
-Review local and international literature relevant to the analysis/plan of women’s economic empowerment in Albania (including the Analysis
of Development Projects mentioned above)
-Analyze challenges to women’s economic empowerment in Albania and identify potential entry points and potential local partners for
women’s economic empowerment
-Brainstorm through formal and informal sessions, together with UNDP team and other UN colleagues as well as with national stakeholders
on potential future interventions of the UN in economic empowerment of women both at the urban and rural areas.
-Design a comprehensive Plan on Women’s Economic Empowerment to be jointly implemented by UN Agencies in Albania in support of GoA
women’s economic empowerment strategic objective.
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
-Very good computer skills and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource.
-High motivation, accuracy and creativity
-Excellent communication skills
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
-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 ).
Work experience:
-At least 7 years of professional experience working particularly in economic empowerment of vulnerable categories, preferably women.
Language requirement:
-Fluency in English (main working language)
-Working knowledge of Albanian
Other Qualifications:
-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
Deadline: 16 January 2013
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