Background
In the broader framework of the joint United Nations’ initiative on social inclusion in Albania, social exclusion is defined as the process whereby certain individuals and groups are pushed to the edge of society and prevented from fully participating in it by virtue of their poverty, lack of access to basic services and opportunities, lack of capabilities, and/or as a result of discrimination. Albania experienced remarkable economic growth in the past decade. Reforms have been launched in all sectors of the economy as well as in basic services such as education, health and increasingly for social care, insurance and other protection systems. Nevertheless, government structures cannot respond adequately to the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups due to limited financial and human resources as well as inefficient institutional capacities.
Responsibilities
- Develop the new Housing Strategy
- Develop appropriate methodologies and tools for implementation
Requirements
- Advanced postgraduate degree in Urban planning, Urban management, Public administration, Public policies, Statistics, Social policies or
closely related field of studies
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience as social policy/social development advisory functions
- Strong knowledge and understanding of policy issues related to housing and urban development
- Substantial experience in strategy formulation and in drafting documents based on extensive consultations
- Familiarity with EU accession requirements and European social agenda
- Full working knowledge of English, including excellent report writing and presentation skills
Deadline: 15 September 2014
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