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1. Reporting Line:

The Gender Adviser reports to the Head of Cross Cutting Unit, and coordinates closely with the Gender Adviser in the Chief of Staff Office.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To conduct analysis and identify gaps and needs in relation to gender equality, including comparable analysis with international standards and best practices;

• To advise on the promotion of gender equality, gender mainstreaming, the implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments and gender-responsive policy among host state authorities consistent with the Mission Implementation Plan;

• To contribute to the integration of a gender perspective in the analysis, planning and conduct of activities;

• To support and advise on gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments in the implementation of Operations projects;

• To support the development and implementation of targeted actions and programmes to promote gender equality, women’s participation and addressing gender-based violence, gender-based discrimination, harassment and other challenges in the local counterpart institutions.

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR/AND a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical skills and knowledge of conducting gender analysis;

• Communications skills;

• Training skills;

• Solid knowledge of EU instruments and standards on gender equality.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Successfully completed one of the established training courses for gender advisors;

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the political, cultural and security situation of the Mission area and other areas within the same geopolitical region;

• Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills.