Background:
In January of 2011, UN Women launched the project, Advancing the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Western Balkans. This initiative is dedicated to the development and strengthening of security sector and civil society capacities to advance the implementation of commitments under UNSCR 1325 (and related Resolutions 1820, 1888, and 1889) in national laws, policies, strategies and/or plans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, under UNSCR 1244, the Republic of Macedonia, and the Republic of Serbia. The project also contributes to the accelerated implementation of UNSCR 1325 through the improvement of processes, measures, targets and indicators to measure implementation progress. This project outcome is being achieved through the discharge of the following three outputs:
• Output 1: Improved individual and institutional capacities of key security actors at different levels to formulate, implement and effectively
monitor commitments under UNSCRs 1325, 1820,1888 and 1889 (and CEDAW);
• Output 2: Increased capacities of women's organizations to effectively advocate for women's and girls' human rights and needs in conflict
and post-conflict situations and to monitor commitments under relevant international and national frameworks
(CEDAW, UNSCR resolutions, national laws, strategies and action plans); and
• Output 3: Enhanced regional cooperation, coordination and networking among specialized governmental and non-governmental actors
towards the fulfillment of women's and girls' human rights and security needs in South East Europe and the Western Balkans.
Location:
- Sarajevo with travel to Kosovo, under SCR 1244, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
• Degree in law, political science, gender studies, security, or a related discipline.
Experience:
• A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant professional experience, specifically in the area of evaluating international development
oriented initiatives and organizations;
• A substantial international track record of conducting different types of evaluations, including process, outcome and impact
evaluations in different countries with a variety of organizations;
• Previous experience with the United Nations and/or other international organisations is considered an asset as is previous work
on the women, peace and security agenda;
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills in English; and
• Strong computer skills.
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in spoken and written English;
• Knowledge of Bosnian, Croatian and/or Serbian language is considered an asset.
Evaluation Process:
UN Women applies a fair and transparent selection process that takes into account both the technical qualification of potential consultants as well as the financial proposals submitted in support of consultant applications. Candidate applications will be evaluated using a cumulative analysis method taking into consideration the combination of applicant qualifications and a financial proposal. The contract will be awarded to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a. responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b. having received the highest score out of below defined technical and financial criteria.
Starting Date : 01 June 2012
Expected Duration of Assignment : 17 working days within the given period (June 1-30, 2012)
Deadline: 01 May 2012
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