Expert in Gender Sensitive Language (local consultancy)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00591
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Democratization
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 29 May 2019
Deadline for application: 5 June 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 10 July 2019

Background

		This vacancy is open only for the applicants with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia. The OSCE Mission to Serbia has been supporting gender equality since 2002, including its implementation at local level. Thus, in 2019, together with the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM), the Mission intends to develop and implement an online training on gender equality at local level for representatives of local Gender Equality Mechanisms (GEMs), as well as for local councillors and interested employees in local self-governments (LSGs). As part of the online course, the Mission will develop and promote a “Guidebook on Gender Sensitive and Non-discriminatory Language in Public Administration”. While the Guidebook will be disseminated to the participants of the course, it will also serve as a tool for further discussion and promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination with different interested groups throughout the country. The Guidebook will be printed in 1,000 copies and will be available on SCTM and OSCE web pages. This Guidebook should be easy to read and understand and should offer all relevant recommendations and guidance to better use of gender fair and inclusive language.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Therefore, the Mission requires the services of an experienced national expert to develop the Guidebook on Gender Sensitive and Non-discriminatory Language in Public Administration. The use of gender sensitive and non-discriminatory language in public administration not only represents political correctness, but it powerfully reflects and influences attitudes, behaviours and perceptions of different social groups. Having this in mind, the Guidebook should offer linguistic norms aiming at reducing stereotypes on socio-cultural roles ascribed to men and women, as well as on attitudes towards different groups in society, especially those marginalized. As such, the Guidebook should not constrain employees in public administration, including local self-governments, and impose on them a mandatory set of rules. Rather, it should encourage them to give due consideration to the issue of gender sensitivity and non-discrimination in their daily written and spoken communications. The Guidebook on Gender Sensitive and Non-discriminatory Language in Public Administration will be promoted within the local self-government trainees at the SCTM on-line course on gender equality, and with other stakeholders at national level. Under the supervision of the OSCE Senior Governance Expert, the consultant will be responsible for: Drafting a “reader friendly” Guidebook on Gender Sensitive and Non-Discriminatory Use of Language in Public Administration within the parameters described above; the Guidebook should encompass: introduction, including theoretical background and the goal of the Guidebook; recommendations, including small set of rules and “dictionary” of terms (choice of words used in particular in professional context, such as job titles when referring to women); also, the recommendations on ways of replacing the “generic masculine”; comparison of gender fair and inclusive language used throughout the region (Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, etc.); supplementary leaflet with proposed set of rules; other possible topics to be defined in consultations with the OSCE and the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities project managers; 1-2 pages of summary in English; Assessing the current practical needs in the field of implementation of gender equality in the field of public administration in the Republic of Serbia; Presenting the outline and consulting with relevant stakeholders in at least one consultative meeting organized in co-operation with the OSCE and the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, before finalising the text of the Guidebook.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia; University degree in linguistics, psycholinguistics, gender equality, human and minority rights, sociology or political sciences; At least 10 (ten) years of experience in the field of gender and non-discrimination issues; Experience in carrying out research and writing analyses in the fields of linguistics, gender equality, minority rights or use of fair and inclusive language; Knowledge of the work and needs of gender equality mechanisms at local, provincial and national levels in Serbia; Knowledge of regional experiences and practices in introducing gender sensitive and inclusive language; Professional fluency in English and Serbian, both oral and written; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Ability and willingness to work with people of different cultural, national and religious background; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		The consultant will be employed on Special Service Agreements covering a total period of 30 working days in the period from 10 July 2019 to 9 September 2019, and will be paid a total amount not exceeding 1,000 EUR, commensurate to individual qualifications and experience.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 5 June 2019. Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 15 June 2019 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.