Gender Adviser

Advises the OSCE Mission in Kosovo on gender equality and gender mainstreaming across internal policies, programmes, training, monitoring and external partnerships.

Department: OSCE Mission in Kosovo

• Provide strategic advice on integrating gender equality across mission policies and operations
• Maintain baseline analysis of mission performance on gender equality and mainstreaming
• Develop and update the mission gender mainstreaming strategy and annual action plan
• Coordinate and guide the Gender Focal Point Support Network
• Design and deliver capacity-building sessions on gender mainstreaming
• Prepare analytical briefings, reports and updates on gender commitments
• Guide programme units on gender-responsive design, monitoring and evaluation
• Build partnerships with local counterparts, civil society and international actors

• Second-level university degree in gender studies, social sciences, political sciences, international relations, public policy, law or a related field, or first-level degree with two additional years of experience
• At least six years of progressively responsible professional experience in gender equality and gender mainstreaming
• At least three years of relevant management-level experience
• International field experience addressing gender equality and womens empowerment in the OSCE region
• Knowledge of gender mainstreaming methodologies, tools and best practices
• Professional fluency in English with strong analytical, drafting and reporting skills
• Ability to use standard computer applications including MS Word, PowerPoint and email
• Candidates must not be nationals or permanent residents of the duty-station country

• International secondment contract
• Open only through nomination by OSCE participating States
• Candidates may need to apply through their national authorities before the OSCE deadline
• Suitable interviewed candidates may be placed on a three-year roster for fixed-term seconded posts
• Maximum period of service in the same mission is seven years