Senior Gender Mainstreaming & EU Integration Adviser (Consultancy)

About the role

UN Women is seeking a senior adviser to lead gender mainstreaming and support Albania’s EU integration process. The consultant will work from the UN Women office in Tirana, providing strategic guidance to align national policies with EU standards and promote gender equality.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on gender mainstreaming across government programmes and EU accession reforms.
• Support the development and implementation of gender‑responsive budgeting and policy frameworks.
• Facilitate coordination between UN Women, Albanian authorities, and EU partners.
• Conduct analysis of gender gaps and recommend evidence‑based interventions.
• Contribute to UN Women’s strategic note 2022‑2026 and the EU4Gender Equality II programme.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in gender studies, public policy, law, international relations or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in gender mainstreaming, EU integration or development policy.
• Proven experience working with government institutions and international donors.
• Strong understanding of EU acquis, Albanian gender equality strategy and UN Women frameworks.

Required skills

• Policy analysis and development.
• Gender‑responsive budgeting.
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Report writing and presentation.

What we offer

• Consultancy contract with UN Women.
• Opportunity to influence gender equality reforms in a EU accession context.
• Professional development within a leading UN agency.