National Expert for Mainstreaming Gender Considerations into DEI's Strategic Planning in the Context of European Union Pre-Accession Assistance Programming Training Syllabus

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, with a mission to promote reproductive health and rights, and gender equality. The organization is committed to achieving three transformative results by 2030: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 emphasizes the importance of addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, and aims to recover lost gains while realizing its goals. UNFPA seeks principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, and who are committed to delivering excellence in program results.

Job Overview:
The National Expert will play a crucial role in the Gender Equality Accelerator initiative, which is a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, UN Women, UNDP, and UNFPA. This initiative aims to advance gender equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina across three strategic pillars: gender-based violence, economic empowerment, and gender-responsive governance and leadership. The focus of this consultancy is on Pillar III, which seeks to enhance public institutional capacities and decision-making processes. The consultant will be responsible for integrating gender considerations into the training syllabus for the Directorate for European Integration (DEI) as Bosnia and Herzegovina moves towards European Union accession. The position requires a deep understanding of EU legislation, gender mainstreaming, and public administration, as well as the ability to produce actionable recommendations for the gender mainstreaming of the Strategic Planning training syllabus. The consultant will also facilitate knowledge transfer to DEI trainers, ensuring that gender perspectives are effectively integrated into the training content.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks: 1) Conduct a desk review of the Strategic Planning training syllabus to identify gaps and opportunities for gender mainstreaming, ensuring alignment with EU legislation. 2) Develop a revised draft of the training syllabus that incorporates gender perspectives across various components, including learning objectives and case studies. 3) Facilitate a consultative process with DEI to validate the proposed revisions and ensure their feasibility for implementation. 4) Deliver a practical awareness-raising session for DEI trainers, focusing on the application of gender perspectives in the training syllabus. 5) Produce a Final Summary Report that encapsulates lessons learned and provides recommendations for scaling gender mainstreaming across other training syllabi.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Administration, European Integration, Strategic Planning, Human Rights, or Gender Studies. Additionally, a minimum of seven years of professional experience in EU integration processes, gender mainstreaming, and the design of gender-responsive documents is required. The candidate should have extensive experience in reviewing legal documents for gender integration and facilitating workshops for civil servants and policymakers. In-depth technical knowledge of gender equality frameworks and their application within EU legislation is essential, along with proficiency in adult learning principles and the development of pedagogical tools.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Public Administration, European Integration, Strategic Planning, Human Rights, or Gender Studies is required. This educational background should provide a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of gender issues within the context of EU integration and public administration.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of professional experience in areas related to EU integration processes, gender mainstreaming, and the development of gender-responsive documents within public administration. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in facilitating workshops and possess the ability to translate complex gender concepts into actionable guidance for public sector implementation.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as the consultant will be required to produce documents and deliver presentations in English. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the local context, would be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for a total of 16 working days, from May 11 to October 15, 202

• The work will be conducted in Sarajevo, and deliverables will include a desk review, a revised training syllabus, and a final summary report. Payment will be divided into two sub-deliverables, with the first payment upon completion of tasks 1 and 2, and the second payment upon completion of task
• UNFPA emphasizes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, and integrity, and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organization also reserves the right to assess the quality of deliverables and adjust payment accordingly.