About this role
Kosovar Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
Job Profile:
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Gender Specialist to support an anticipated bid in Kosovo: Up to Youth opportunity. This is a full-time position.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Gender Specialist will be responsible for leading gender integration in program activities, and coordinating the use and development of best practices. Requires experience implementing gender-sensitive programming for international development projects.
Qualifications:
Education:
• Relevant degree in a related field;
Experience:
• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in international development;
• Prior experience providing technical guidance on gender equality and women's empowerment; and managing gender sensitive programs with international donors;
• Prior experience conducting gender analysis and gender integration action plans;
• Experience supporting social inclusion and working with marginalized populations;
• Previous experience managing USAID-funded programs highly preferred;
• Previous experience working in Kosovo and/or the Balkans is highly desired;
• Experience working effectively with government officials, non-government partners, and USAID and/or other donors.
Language:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Prior experience working in official languages in Kosovo (Albanian and Serbian); strongly preferred.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.