The Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development publishes a public advertisement for a National Gender Expert on the project "Fourth National Communication and the First Biennial Transparency Report (FNC and BTR) of Montenegro towards the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)".

Briefly about the project

The Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development is in the process of preparing the Fourth National Communication (FNC) and the First Transparent Report (BTR) on the progress and activities of Montenegro in relation to climate change. The goal of this initiative is to provide a comprehensive and transparent assessment of the country's efforts to address climate change, as well as to ensure the integration of gender perspectives in the reports and fulfill its obligations under the Convention.

The mentioned expert will be hired under a consulting contract from April to July 2024 (50 working days).

Objective of the task

The goal of engaging a National Gender Expert is to support the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development in mainstreaming gender considerations and promoting gender equality in the preparation of the NC4 and 1BTR. The National Gender Expert will provide specialized knowledge, guidance, and recommendations to ensure that gender analysis, perspectives, and actions are adequately reflected in the reports.

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the project manager, the expert will be in charge of the activities that are given in the description of the project task attached to this competition.

Education and experience

Education:

• University degree – Advanced degree in gender studies, social sciences, environmental studies, or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting gender analyses and integrating gender considerations into policy documents or reports.
• Familiarity with Montenegro's climate change context, gender-related policies, and international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Excellent knowledge of the United Nations Framework for Climate Change (UNFCCC), Paris Agreement, NDC requirements when it comes to gender;
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong facilitation and training skills, with experience in conducting capacity-building activities on gender and climate change.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and academia.

Language:

• Fluency in English and Montenegrin languages, with good writing, presentation and communication skills

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

• Application in the prescribed form (attached to the announcement);
• CV;
• List of references related to relevant experience;
• Confirmation of availability for the estimated time of engagement (attached to the announcement);
• Statement on the veracity of the data (attached to the announcement).

Note for applications of civil servants

Hiring a civil servant is possible only in the case of a very justified short-term engagement of civil servants from: state universities, research institutions and specialized state institutions with unique expertise. For such cases, decisions on the possibility of engagement will be made after the approval of UNDP.

The shortlisted candidate is obliged to provide a letter of approval from the institution in which he is employed, proving that the institution gives consent to the engagement and confirmation that he is no longer employed by the institution in question.

Evaluation of applications

The evaluation of received applications will be carried out by the expert commission of the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development.

Conclusion of the contract

Once the applications are evaluated by the expert commission of the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development, the Ministry will sign a contract with the selected candidate for the purpose of his/her engagement within the project.

Application submission

The application with complete documentation, in Montenegrin and English, is sent exclusively electronically by April 19, 2024 at 11 AM to the e-mail address andrijanacukovic@gmail.com with copy to kabinet@mepg.gov.me, nikola.tomasevic@mert.gov.me and drobnjakjovana@ymail.com.

The application documents in Montenegrin language can be downloaded at:

https://www.gov.me/clanak/javni-oglas-za-nacionalnog-eksperta-za-rodna-pitanja

The contact person in the Ministry is Andrijana Ćuković, e-mail andrijanacukovic@gmail.com.

Applications that do not meet all the requirements of this announcement will not be taken into consideration.