Human Rights, Gender Equality & Civil Society Expert

NTU International A/S; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 336,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the EU-funded project “Egypt Downtown Facility.” A Senior Non-Key Expert – Human Rights, Gender Equality & Civil Society is sought to support technical assistance related to human rights, gender equality, social inclusion and civil society development in the Arab region.

The assignment focuses on participatory policy dialogue, rights-based approaches and capacity strengthening of Egyptian partner entities, with potential involvement in policy

Qualifications

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

Skills

French

Education

Master’s degree in human rights, law, political science, gender studies, development studies, social sciences

Job description

Senior Non-Key Expert – Human Rights, Gender Equality & Civil Society

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the proposal preparation of the EU-funded project called: “Egypt Downtown Facility.”

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.
• 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.