UNIFEM/ NATIONAL EXPERT ON GENDER EQUALITY (UNWOMEN)

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.

Competencies:

  • Specialization and qualifications in gender equality, gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting, as well as
     those of domestic violence these fields are an advantage;
  • Excellent English speaking and writing skills;
  • Work experience in public administration;
  • Experience in coordinating and implementing different programs with national and international organizations’;
  • Proficiency in use of software for data handling and processing including word applications and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to work with data and statistics and write reports;
  • Ability to work in a team and to organize work effectively.

Required Skills and Experience:

Academic Qualifications:

  - University degree in law; Advanced degree (MA) in law, human rights, gender equality or human rights related field
 
Years of Experience:

  - At least 5 years’ experience and expertise in conducting legal reviews and analyses as well as drafting of legislation and policies.
 
Financial Proposal:

Contracts based on daily fee. The financial proposal will specify the daily fee. No travel expenses and per diems are needed as these costs will be covered by UNWomen/Albania. Payments are made to the Individual Consultant based on the number of days worked.

Starting Date: 01-Jun-2012
Duration of Initial Contract:  10 working days per month
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 June 2012 - 30 April 2013

Deadline: 14 May 2012

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