Overview
Support the Government of Albania in preparing a high-quality, evidence-based, inclusive, and nationally owned Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2026.
Tasks Summary
- Support the development of the VNR Roadmap, including governance, milestones, stakeholder engagement, data, and communication plans.
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations at national and local levels, ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable groups.
- Analyze SDG trends, gaps, and interlinkages, integrating them with EU accession and climate agendas.
- Draft the VNR Main Messages and the full VNR report, incorporating feedback and ensuring alignment with guidelines.
- Contribute to communication and outreach efforts, and propose follow-up mechanisms for domestic use of the VNR.
Experience Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional experience in programme and project management, data analysis, sustainable development, or related fields.
- Extensive experience in public policy analysis, SDG implementation or monitoring, or gender analysis and mainstreaming approaches.
- Experience in preparing national development strategies, major policy reports, or VNRs/UN reports.
- Experience with EU accession-related policy or programming.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and working with government, civil society, private sector, and development partners.
- Proven experience in results-based analysis, use of statistics and indicators, and drafting complex analytical documents.
- Previous work experience with UN, EU, or international organizations in Albania or the Western Balkans.
Qualification Requirements
A recognized advanced level university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, public policy, development studies, political science, statistics, environmental policy, EU studies or other related field is required.
