Gender, Human Rights & Civil Society

NTU International A/S; Saint-Barthélemy; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NTU International is seeking a Non-Key Expert to support technical assistance on gender, human rights, civil society and social inclusion in the Pacific region. The assignment focuses on gender mainstreaming, stakeholder engagement and rights-based approaches within EU-funded programmes.

The expert will advise on policy dialogue, capacity building and monitoring for inclusion and equity, with potential travel to remote areas across Papua New Guinea and neighboring Pacific Island countries.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably postgraduate, in gender studies, human rights, social sciences, development studies, political science, sociology or law.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to draft high-quality reports in a culturally sensitive context.
• Strong knowledge of gender equality, human rights, civil society and social inclusion, contextualised to PNG and the Pacific.
• Willingness to travel internationally and locally, including remote areas.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to gender equality, human rights and civil society initiatives within EU-funded programmes.
• Support stakeholder consultation, participatory processes and civil society engagement.
• Provide policy dialogue support with public authorities and development partners.
• Develop gender mainstreaming analyses, assessments and action plans.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Travel willingness

Formation

Postgraduate degree in gender/human rights/social sciences

Description du poste

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the project “Technical Assistance for Support Measures – Cooperation Facility for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Island Countries.”

The overall objective of the assignment is to facilitate the implementation of EU-funded programmes in the Pacific partner countries, including Papua New Guinea, by providing technical assistance and technical support to the EU Delegation to the Pacific for the programming, implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation of EU development cooperation operations, as well as by supporting coordination and dialogue with partner-country institutions and other stakeholders.

The contract is expected to start on 1 February 2027 and will have an implementation period of 36 months. The primary location of the assignment is Papua New Guinea, with potential missions within the Pacific region and, on a case-by-case basis, Timor-Leste.

In this context, NTU International is seeking a qualified Non-Key Expert – Gender, Human Rights & Civil Society to support technical assistance assignments related to gender equality, human rights, social inclusion, civil society participation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree, preferably at postgraduate level, in a field relevant to the assignment, such as gender studies, human rights, social sciences, development studies, political science, sociology, law, or another related discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proven ability to draft high-quality documents and reports and communicate ideas in a culturally sensitive context.
• Strong knowledge of gender equality, human rights, civil society and/or social inclusion, preferably contextualised to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Depending on the assignment, willingness and ability to travel internationally and locally, including to remote areas.

General Professional Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience working in developing countries in gender equality, human rights, civil society, social inclusion and/or other relevant fields.

Specific Professional Experience:

• Gender equality and gender mainstreaming.
• Women’s empowerment and women’s rights.
• Human rights and rights-based approaches to development.
• Civil society strengthening and engagement.
• Social inclusion and reduction of inequalities.
• Stakeholder consultation and participatory processes.
• Institutional strengthening and capacity building.
• Policy dialogue involving public authorities and civil society.
• Gender and social analysis, assessments and action plans.
• Monitoring and evaluation of gender, human rights and civil society programmes.
• Mainstreaming gender, human rights and inclusion considerations across development programmes.

Assets:

• Professional experience in Papua New Guinea and/or the Pacific region.
• Experience in other developing-country contexts.
• Knowledge and experience in at least one EU-funded project.
• Experience working with government institutions, civil society organisations, community-based organisations, development partners and local communities.
• Familiarity with the social, cultural, gender equality and human rights context of Pacific Island Countries and remote communities.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Please note that inclusion in the expert pool does not guarantee immediate assignment. Experts will be contacted based on project requirements, availability and matching qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.