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The overall objective of the Gender Responsive Investments project is to contribute to the mainstreaming of gender equality across policy reforms and major investment programs conducted in the Western Balkans, in connection with the EU integration process, focusing on Serbia as a pilot country. The specific objective is to provide cross-cutting support to the AFD Regional Office for the Western Balkans and its relevant partners/beneficiaries to strengthen the integration of gender aspects in the investment projects and support to reforms programs funded by AFD in the region.
As part of Output 1.1 of the project, which aims to integrate a gender-sensitive approach into AFD’s appraisal process and implementation for selection of priority projects, UN Women seeks to organize 6 stakeholder meetings to support gender mainstreaming of AFD supported project activities, targeted outcomes and result indicators, in dialogue with project stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Working under the overall supervision of UN Women Programme Management Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
Deliverables
Deliverable | Expected completion time (due day) | Approximate number of working days |
Detailed plan for organizing 6 stakeholder meetings in local municipalities corresponding to previous and current AFD operations in Serbia | 15 August 2024 | 6 |
Agendas, presentations, and materials for 6
stakeholder meetings Preparation and logistical organization of 6 stakeholder meetings |
31 October 2024 | 12 |
Final consolidated report with key outcomes, recommendations, and action plan for gender mainstreaming in AFD projects, including 2 summary reports for each meeting | 30 November 2024 | 11 |
Input in the organization of two targeted Trainings and Support to the organization of Gender Info Hub launch Conference | 30 November 2024 | 7 |
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Selection matrix
The qualification of the individual is evaluated based on the following qualification evaluation criteria:
Selection matrix | Max points | |
Language
Requirements |
Fluency in written and oral Serbian is required.
Fluency in written English is required. |
REQUIRED |
Education | Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, public policy, international relations, or a field relevant to the TOR. Master’s degree in a relevant field is considered an asset. | 10 |
Professional Experience | At least 4 years of experience in the field of gender equality and promotion of human rights. | 30 |
At least 4 years of experience in working with local self-governments, civil society, or national institutions in the area of gender equality, human and minority rights. | 30 | |
Demonstrated knowledge of gender mainstreaming in investments and infrastructure. | 15 | |
Demonstrated experience in organizing high-level multi-stakeholder meetings. | 15 | |
Total | 100 |
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