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. 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.
Competencies:
• Analytical 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 to coordinate, attend and monitor project activities
• 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.
Required Skills and Experience:
The selected candidate should have the following qualifications:
• University degree preferably in development-related disciplines (international development, gender and social studies, law, economics,
public administration or any other social science related to development).
• Advanced degree in any of the above mentioned areas is preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience working particularly in collaboration with local government units in implementation of
gender equality and violence against women projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of gender mainstreaming and inter-disciplinary response to domestic violence.
• Strong commitment and contribution in advancement of women’s rights, achievement of gender equality and
eradication of domestic violence
• Good knowledge and understanding of United Nations System and particularly the role and mandate of UNDP is desired.
Starting Date: 16 April 2012
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension
Deadline: 01 April 2012
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