Overview
Provide programmatic expertise and follow-up in mainstreaming gender in OSCE programmes, projects, and activities, particularly those related to economic and environmental security.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide knowledge and expertise on integrating a gender perspective in programmes and projects, especially in economic and environmental affairs.
- Offer technical expertise and inputs on gender mainstreaming priority issues, focusing on economic and environmental issues.
- Draft briefings, proposals, and reports related to the promotion of gender equality in the second dimension.
- Draft talking points and statements for senior management and represent the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues in meetings.
- Advise on designing and implementing projects and promoting gender perspectives in comprehensive security, with a focus on economic and environmental activities.
- Monitor project implementation within OSCE standards and the 2004 Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in gender issues, human rights, economic or environmental issues; seven years with a relevant first-level university degree.
- Solid experience in programme management in bi- or multi-lateral development organizations, including field operations.
- Solid knowledge and awareness of international texts and conventions related to gender equality, especially the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, and concepts of technical co-operation in this field.
Qualifications
A second-level university degree in gender studies, international relations, political sciences, economics, environmental sciences or other relevant field; a first-level university degree in the said fields in combination with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree.
