Civil Society Expert

Description:

The overall objective of this assignment is to enhance the effectiveness, coherence and visibility of the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt by providing rapid, flexible and high-quality technical assistance in support of jointly agreed bilateral cooperation priorities. This objective will contribute to strengthened policy dialogue, improved programme implementation and reinforced institutional capacities of Egyptian partner entities involved in EU-funded actions.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Senior Non-Key Expert – Human Rights, Gender Equality & Civil Society to support technical assistance assignments related to human rights, gender equality, social inclusion, civil society development, participatory policy dialogue, and rights-based approaches.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in human rights, law, political science, gender studies, development studies, social sciences, or a related field.
• English: C1 level.
• Arabic: C1 level.
• French is an asset.

Professional Experience

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in human rights, gender equality, social inclusion and/or civil society development.
• Experience conducting policy and institutional assessments, stakeholder consultations and analytical studies.
• Experience supporting civil society organisations, public institutions and/or participatory policy dialogue.
• Good knowledge of gender mainstreaming and rights-based approaches in international cooperation.
• Experience in Egypt and/or the MENA region highly desirable.