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The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to contribute to the strengthening of the partnership between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius.
The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows:
- Specific objective (Outcome) 1: (SO)1 – Support the implementation of the MIP in the two priority areas, as follows:
- Adaptation of Mauritian private sector to EU sustainability requirements.
- Leveraging EFSD+, GCF or other international finance, i.e. by identifying and formulating action(s) for potential funding in the fields of climate adaptation or mitigation, environmental management and circular/green economy.
- Contribute to the implementation of the National Gender Policy (2022-2030) to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women, girls and youth.
- Undertake a Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment.
- Specific objective (Outcome) 2: (SO)2 – (i) Support policy dialogues with the government and other key stakeholders, in key and emerging EU priority areas as well as in other ad-hoc subjects, through the organisation of events (conferences, seminars, workshops, and similar platforms), and (ii) Conduct short-term studies, as follows:
- Supporting sector dialogues in key priority areas such as, but not limited to: Environment Protection and Climate Change, Biodiversity, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Digitalisation, Financial Governance, Gender and Youth, through the organisation of conferences, round tables, seminars, workshops, and similar platforms, to facilitate EU’s engagement with the national partners in these key priority areas, in order to better understand and tackle the challenges related these areas. Amongst the key priority areas, ‘Environment Protection and Climate Change’ and ‘Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency’ must be covered. These events can also be held in response to requests from stakeholders, other Donor Organisations and Funding Agencies and can be carried out jointly with the latter.
Organising workshops to facilitate consultations and dissemination of the findings for Specific Objectives 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of this contract (as may be required).
Carrying out short-term studies – this will be based on ad-hoc demands up to the limit of the available budget.
Qualifications and skills:
- Post-graduate degree or equivalent in social development or gender related themes.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
General professional experience:
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in gender mainstreaming and social development.
- Experience and expertise on gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and women’s rights work, legislative framework pertaining to gender and human rights including women’s rights.
- Knowledge of the gender situation in the Republic of Mauritius would be an advantage.
- Ability to conduct training needs assessment, design training materials and conduct training.
- Computer literacy (minimum MS Word, Excel, MIS).
Specific professional experience:
- 5 years of specific experience and expertise on role of women in key sectors such as governance, environment and climate change, agriculture, energy, education, health, social security etc.
- Knowledge of international/regional agreements and initiatives on gender (UN, CEDAW, Beijing, etc.).
- Proven experience in drafting legislations and formulating gender equality programmes and training at the international level.
- Proven experience in sectoral gender mainstreaming including budgeting in the civil service and in policy/programming processes.
- Proven abilities to carry out analysis and assessment with recommendations.
Language skills:
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).
- French is an advantage but not a requirement.
The Expert is expected to travel three (3) times to the location of the assignment, during the execution of the contract.
