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UNDP ALBANIA/ NATIONAL CONSULTANTS TO COORDINATE COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT LOCAL LEVEL AND ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES IN MAINSTREAMING GENDER INTO LOCAL PLANS

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Deadline: 01-12-2014 Location: Albania Back



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 Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, which entered into force in August this year.


Responsibilities

   - Participate in UNDP-LGUs negotiations and prepare necessary documentation with a view to finalise agreements between UNDP and local
     CCR members.
   - Provide technical expertise and guidance to local government units in building their CCR mechanisms, in mainstreaming gender and
     developing or implementing gender equality action plans, including but not limited to: orientation and advice to gender equality
     employees, input to local Memoranda of Understanding, and response to LGUs and other local CCR member inquiries over proper
     implementation of their agreements with UNDP.
   - Organise and when applicable, conduct project activities as specified in the Annual Work Plans such as training sessions, advocacy
     campaigns, round tables, etc.
   - Assist the Programme with preparation of terms of reference and other actions necessary for recruitment of international and national
     consultants on CCR and gender mainstreaming-related interventions.
   - Liaise regularly with local partners and visit project sites for monitoring and assistance purposes.
   - Provide input to narrative reports highlighting the process, major outcomes and lessons learned from the interventions undertaken within
     the reporting period
   - Work closely with contracted consultants and/or organizations, providing technical guidance and resources to them, as well as monitoring
     their activities with a view to ensure quality outputs
   - Prepare promotional materials and suggest creative ideas to increase visibility of the project achievements and UNDP contribution in
     achieving gender equality and reducing domestic violence


Requirements

   - 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.
   - 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, gender-specific interventions and inter-disciplinary response to
     domestic and gender-based violence.
   - Strong commitment and contribution in advancement of women’s rights, achievement of gender equality and eradication of violence
     against women
   - Good knowledge and understanding of United Nations System and particularly the role and mandate of UNDP is desired
   - Working knowledge of English and fluency in Albanian


Deadline: 01 December 2014

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