UN Women - International Consultant – Mapping Official Government Mechanisms for Civil Society Participation in the EU Accession Process, Home-based

Responsibilities

• Develop the methodology and data collection template for mapping official government mechanisms for civil society participation in the EU accession process
• Conduct a mapping of official government mechanisms across 10 participating countries and territories, including sectoral working groups and monitoring mechanisms
• Prepare a regional mapping report detailing the legal basis, responsible institutions, mandate, and participation of women's rights organisations (WROs)
• Organise and facilitate an online validation meeting with UN Women Country Offices to verify findings

Requirements

• Master's degree in Law, Political Science, European Studies, Sociology, Public Administration, International Relations, Gender Studies, or related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in gender equality, women's rights, governance, or EU integration
• Proven experience working in the Western Balkans, Türkiye, and/or the Eastern Partnership region
• Demonstrated experience working with civil society organisations and women-led organisations
• Experience conducting desk research and preparing high-quality technical reports
• Fluency in English (written and oral)

About the Company

UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men.