Local Consultant, Institutional Mechanisms Gender Mainstreaming; Roster

Local Consultant, Institutional Mechanisms for Gender Mainstreaming (Roster)

OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Remote | Belgrade National No grade level Speaks English, Serbian

The OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking local consultants with expertise in institutional mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the protection of women politicians. The role involves conducting research, providing technical advice, and developing capacity-building activities to strengthen gender equality within the National Assembly. Consultants will work closely with various stakeholders to create practical tools and facilitate dialogue. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications, including a university degree and fluency in English and Serbian.

Candidate Requirements:

• Citizenship or permanent residence in Serbia
• University degree in social sciences or relevant discipline
• Minimum six years of relevant professional experience
• Expertise in gender equality policy and institutional frameworks
• Experience in research, analysis, and capacity-building activities
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Fluency in English and Serbian
• Full computer literacy
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to work with diverse groups

The consultants will provide specialized expertise and support for activities aimed at strengthening gender equality and inclusiveness within the National Assembly, including through institutional mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the prevention and response to gender-based discrimination and violence against women in political life.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the National Governance Officer, and in close co-ordination with relevant stakeholders, the consultant will:

The consultant may be required to work both on-site and off-site (home-based), depending on the nature of the assignment.

Necessary Qualifications

• Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia;
• University degree, preferably in social sciences (political science, social sciences, law or another relevant discipline). A postgraduate or PhD degree would be considered an asset;
• Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated expertise in gender equality policy, gender mainstreaming and institutional frameworks for gender equality, including policy development and advisory work with public administration, parliament or similar institutional settings;
• Demonstrated experience in providing expert advice, conducting research and analysis, developing practical tools, guidance or other knowledge products, and/or designing and delivering capacity-building activities relevant to the area of expertise;
• Good presentation and communication skills;
• Professional fluency in English and Serbian, both oral and written;
• Full computer literacy, including practical experience with Microsoft Office applications and online meeting platforms;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds, as well as persons with diverse views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

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