Gender Expert on Engaging men and boys in gender equality

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Renumeration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 31/07/2024
  • Location: Austria
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Background:

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of respective Project Manager, the expert/consultant shall be performing the following duties:

  1. Prepare dedicated summaries, reports and guidance documents tailored to different audiences of OSCE participating States and other stakeholders;
  2. Develop and finetune practical toolkits on engaging men and boys, including for different OSCE sub-regions and sectors;
  3. Develop and deliver interactive and transformative trainings for different audiences (participating States representatives, OSCE staff, civil society organizations);
  4. Design and implement research on lived experiences of male allies and their coping strategies in addressing gender backsliding;
  5. Conduct analyses of patterns of resistance and breakthrough in engaging men to support gender equality.

Objective of Assignment:

The OSCE Gender Issues Programme is looking to recruit consultants to conduct specific assignments to achieve further results in the area of engaging men and boys and to support joint work by WIN and CHANGE looking into existing and emerging practices on engaging men to support gender equality.

Duration of Assignment:

The duration of the consultancies will depend on specific activity.

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Second-level University degree in relevant area (gender studies, social or political sciences);
  • Minimum six years of professional experience at national and/or international level in the area of gender equality, particularly in engaging men and boys;
  • Knowledge of/Experience working in the OSCE region would be an asset;
  • Proven experience in conducting research and drafting written products on the topic of engaging men and boys and tailored to different audiences;
  • Experience in conducting training sessions for audiences with a diverse, multi-lingual background, including by using innovative approaches, and by using virtual technology as appropriate;
  • Professional fluency in English including excellent drafting and editing skills;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  • Flexibility and ability to work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines;
  • Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

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