Deadline: 12 January 2016
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Gender Adviser in Pristina, Kosovo.
OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Gender Adviser Section performs the following functions-
- Initiates, recommends and supports necessary policy advice to the Head of Mission and D/HoM and senior management on how to best incorporate gender and gender mainstreaming in the Mission’s activities to ensure compliance with the OSCE gender commitments.
- Creates an in-depth Baseline Situation Analysis on gender and gender mainstreaming in the Mission.
- Develops a Gender Mainstreaming Policy specific for the Mission.
- Assists in the creation of a Mission specific Gender Action Plan monitors its implementation and reports to the HoM on the status of its implementation.
- Supports the Gender Focal Point Support Network (GFPSN) with participation from every department/unit in the Mission.
- Administers day-to-day activities on gender matters, including mandatory review of all projects from a gender equality perspective.
- Identifies training needs on gender mainstreaming, and prepares briefing and training sessions for Mission staff.
- Provides technical support on gender matters to the HoM and all the Mission’s departments.
- Prepares briefing materials, reports and updates on the implementation of the OSCE gender commitments.
- Facilitates knowledge building on gender issues and provides the Mission with regular updates on any developments in the area of gender both within the OSCE and outside.
- Performs any other duties as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in gender studies, social or political sciences or other related fields.
- At least six years of professional experience in the area of gender mainstreaming.
- International field work experience with gender equality issues in the OSCE region.
- Knowledge of methodologies for promoting gender equality and women empowerment.
- Knowledge of existing online self-learning modules on gender mainstreaming particularly in the areas of security, democratization, rule of law and conflict prevention.
- Understanding of participatory development processes and appreciative inquiry.
- Ability to facilitate complex learning exercise with aspects of research and knowledge management, networking skills and advocacy experience.
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes.
- Proven experience in drafting, developing, devising and providing trainings.
- Professional fluency in the English language, as well as excellent drafting skills.
- Demonstrable communication and problem-solving skills, as well as initiative.
- Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing, PowerPoint and email.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
- Cultural sensitivity and judgment.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit OSCE.
