Local Consultant, Institutional Mechanisms for Gender Mainstreaming (Roster)

Background

The vacancy is open only for the applicants with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia.

The OSCE Mission to Serbia has been providing long-term support to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia (NA) in strengthening its legislative, oversight and representative functions, as well as parliamentary integrity, transparency and inclusiveness. The Mission combines institutional reform support, capacity-building, technical assistance and facilitation of inclusive dialogue aimed at strengthening the capacities of Members of Parliament (MPs), parliamentary committees and the NA Service, and supporting the NA in developing and institutionalizing practices that contribute to a more resilient, inclusive and accountable parliamentary institution.

The programming from 2027 onwards will address a range of aspects of parliamentary work and therefore additional expertise is required in the area of gender equality, particularly regarding institutional mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the protection of women politicians.

To this end, the OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking to establish a Roster of highly qualified local consultant/experts with specialized expertise in institutional mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the protection of women politicians. Depending on programme needs, the selected expert(s) may be engaged to conduct research and analysis, provide technical advice, develop knowledge products, guidance and other practical tools, design and deliver capacity-building activities, presentations and workshops, and provide other forms of expert support, as well as contribute to relevant parliamentary reform and dialogue processes.

The consultants will provide specialized expertise and support for activities aimed at strengthening gender equality and inclusiveness within the National Assembly, including through institutional mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the prevention and response to gender-based discrimination and violence against women in political life.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the National Governance Officer, and in close co-ordination with relevant stakeholders, the consultant will:

1. Develop research methods and tools, collect and analyze data, conduct assessments and support the development of recommendations, strategies, action plans, roadmaps and other policy instruments related to gender mainstreaming and the protection of women politicians;

2. Contribute to the development and drafting of practical tools and knowledge products, including guides, handbooks, manuals and other materials related to institutional mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the protection of women politicians;

3. Conceptualize, develop and deliver online, offline or hybrid capacity-development activities, including training seminars, workshops and study visits, targeting relevant stakeholders such as MPs, parliamentary working bodies, the parliamentary service, civil society organizations, media representatives and relevant institutions, and facilitate cross-party parliamentary dialogue;

4. Provide expert knowledge, advice and practical tools in support of programme activities related to gender mainstreaming, institutional mechanisms for gender equality, the prevention and response to gender-based discrimination and violence against women in political life, and the protection and participation of women politicians.

The consultant may be required to work both on-site and off-site (home-based), depending on the nature of the assignment.

Necessary Qualifications

• Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia;

• University degree, preferably in social sciences (political science, social sciences, law or another relevant discipline). A postgraduate or PhD degree would be considered an asset;

• Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated expertise in gender equality policy, gender mainstreaming and institutional frameworks for gender equality, including policy development and advisory work with public administration, parliament or similar institutional settings;

• Demonstrated experience in providing expert advice, conducting research and analysis, developing practical tools, guidance or other knowledge products, and/or designing and delivering capacity-building activities relevant to the area of expertise;

• Good presentation and communication skills;

• Professional fluency in English and Serbian, both oral and written;

• Full computer literacy, including practical experience with Microsoft Office applications and online meeting platforms;

• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds, as well as persons with diverse views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE Competency Model available at:

https://jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model. 

Remuneration Package

Consultants selected for the Roster may be engaged on a Special Service Agreement, subject to the needs of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and the availability of funds.

The consultancy fee shall be based on the nature of the services provided by the consultant at the time of hire i.e. commensurate with the specific assignment and in accordance with the applicable OSCE rules and procedures.

Candidates are encouraged to include in their application their proposed daily fees in RSD for the above-described services.

The payment will be effected upon successful completion of the assigned tasks and in accordance with the terms of the respective Special Service Agreement.

How to Apply

Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 5 November 2026. Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 31 December 2026 should consider there will be no follow up to their application.

Contact Tel. No: 011-3606 100, ext.: 4133, 4131 or 4127 (Human Resources Office)

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.