Background
- gender-sensitive security sector reform; and
- women’s engagement in peace processes at all political and social levels aiming at achieving following outcomes:
Duties and Responsibilities
A national consultant for Mid-term Evaluation on UNIFEM Project: Women Building Peace and Human Security in the Western Balkans: Implementing SCR 1325 (National consultant for BiH here after) is responsible for supporting the Team Leader for carrying out the research and desk review, evaluation, facilitating/translating the interviews and meetings, and writing the report. More specifically, the consultant is expected to:
- Support the Team Leader in carrying out research for desk review
- Support the Team Leader in identifying key informants/resource persons, conducting various meetings and interviews through facilitations and translation and note taking;
- Under the guidance of the team leader, take part in the analysis and writing process of the report and preparation of the presentation for preliminary evaluation results to UNIFEM project team and key stakeholders;
Competencies
- Thorough understanding of gender, human rights and development, especially in the post-conflict context;
- Proven research experience;
- Experience with working with various stakeholders including civil society, government institutions, and international organizations; and
- Experience in leading an evaluation and managing an evaluation team;
- Demonstrated ability and excellent communication skills to facilitate and coordinate interviews and focus group discussions;
- Proven knowledge on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), civil society, and women’s situation in BiH;
Required Skills and Experience
- Master Degree in Gender/women’s studies, social science, development, or a relevant field (7 years of relevant experience with a relevant Bachelor’s Degree will substitute the Master Degree requirement)
- At least 5 years of work experience in evaluation in development or post-conflict recovery. Work experience in gender is a strong asset.
- Fluency in English and all local languages, and full computer literacy are expected.
- Filled P11 Form (UN Personal History Form) which can be downloaded at: http://www.unifem.sk/uploads/doc/P11.doc
- A short letter of interest including a price quotation indicating the lump sum requested for delivery of outputs as per the description above
UNIFEM applies fair and transparent selection process that would take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals.
Due to large number of applicants, UNIFEM regrets that it is unable to inform the unsuccessful candidates about the outcome or status of the recruitment process.
Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.