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Femconsult maintains a database of consultants for short-term and long-term assignments. Currently the Femconsult Skills Bank Roster contains more than 500 CVs of international and national experts.
If your experience is relevant to the work we do and if you wish to be registered in our Skills Bank Roster for future job opportunities, please submit your CV in the EU format English. If we have a specific assignment that suits your expertise, experience and availability, we shall contact you. Femconsult will only present your CV to clients with your consent.
Should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Current opportunities
| Mid-Term Review of the Programme of Assistance to the South
African government to prevent and react to human trafficking | | Country/Location | South Africa | | Period | 1 April 2010 to 30 May 2010 | | Team composition | Team Leader – HR/Trafficking: This expert will have an education equivalent to a Masters Degree, or 3 years specific experience in one of the fields indicated below, in addition to at least ten (10) years of professional experience relevant to the assignment.
Collectively, the team of experts should demonstrate the following:
• Extensive knowledge and experience of EC projects implementation by means of the project delivery modality;
• Sound knowledge and experience of conducting reviews and evaluations of EC funded projects;
• Qualifications and Experience in Development Studies, Law, and Social Sciences disciplines, including (but not limited to programme sustainability, stakeholder coordination, high level communication, public education and awareness and capacity building.) A qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation would be an additional recommendation
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience of developing and implementing comprehensive policies and strategies in the areas of multi-sectoral development initiatives and of women’s justice empowerment/ Gender Justice initiatives preferably in the Southern African region;
• Sound knowledge and experience of the legal and social sector in Southern Africa will be advantageous.
Both experts should be fluent in spoken and written English, and should have excellent technical writing skills.
Expert 2 - HR/Trafficking: This expert will have an education equivalent to a Masters Degree, or 3 years specific experience in one of the fields indicated below, in addition to at least three (3) years professional experience relevant to the
assignment.
Collectively, the team of experts should demonstrate the following:
• Extensive knowledge and experience of EC projects implementation by means of the project delivery modality;
• Sound knowledge and experience of conducting reviews and evaluations of EC funded projects;
• Qualifications and Experience in Development Studies, Law, and Social Sciences disciplines, including (but not limited to programme sustainability, stakeholder coordination, high level communication, public education and awareness and capacity building.) A qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation would be an additional recommendation
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience of developing and implementing comprehensive policies and strategies in the areas of multi-sectoral development initiatives and of women’s justice empowerment/ Gender Justice initiatives preferably in the Southern African region;
• Sound knowledge and experience of the legal and social sector in Southern Africa will be advantageous.
Both experts should be fluent in spoken and written English, and should have excellent technical writing skills. | | Description | The overall objective of the Mid-Term Review of the Programme is to provide decision makers in the South African Government and the EU with comprehensive information to make an informed judgment about the overall performance of the Programme according to the five criteria set out by the OECD DAC Network on Development
Evaluation: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability.
The specific objectives of the Mid-Term Review of the Programme are:
• Based on the design of the Programme, to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation to date;
• To assess the prospects and conditions for successful delivery of the programme log-frame activities and results, and achievement of the programme purpose;
• Provide clear key recommendations on future activities in the sector of prevention of trafficking in persons especially women and children that would benefit from donor support. |
| “Supporting Rural Development and Natural Resources Management in NWFP and Balochistan through Promotion of Sector-Wide Approaches - PHASE 1”, in Pakistan | | Country/Location | Pakistan | | Period | 1 April 2010 to January 2011 | | Team composition | Team Leader - SWAP Specialist in Rural Development: Features common to all experts:
• experience in (South) Asia of at least 3 years and previous working experience in Pakistan represents added advantages,
• full working knowledge of English,
• excellent report writing and good communication skills, adaptability and social awareness.
Special features to be foreseen for one or more experts:
• At least 1 of the experts proposed should have solid knowledge of, and practical experience with gender analysis and planning.
• At least one of the experts should have solid knowledge of, and practical experience with environmental mainstreaming.
• At least one of the experts is fully conversant with the principles and working methods of project cycle management and EC aid delivery methods.
• Command of Urdu by at least one of the experts would be a distinct asset.
Key expert 1: Team Leader – Sector Specialist Rural Development and Sector Approach
Qualifications and skills
This expert should hold a full university degree in Rural Development, Agriculture or equivalent, or equivalent experience during a period of more than 15 years.
General professional experience
He/She should have at least 15 years of relevant experience in developing countries.
Specific professional experience
He/She should have expertise in sector approaches in general and sector approaches in RD/NRM in particular. He/She should have a proven ability in working with both public sector and civil society. A demonstrated ability to work within a strong bureaucratic environment is an advantage.
Natural Resource Management Expert: Qualifications and skills
Features common to all experts:
• experience in (South) Asia of at least 3 years and previous working experience in Pakistan represents added advantages,
• full working knowledge of English,
• excellent report writing and good communication skills, adaptability and social awareness.
Special features to be foreseen for one or more experts:
• At least 1 of the experts proposed should have solid knowledge of, and practical experience with gender analysis and planning.
• At least one of the experts should have solid knowledge of, and practical experience with environmental mainstreaming.
• At least one of the experts is fully conversant with the principles and working methods of project cycle management and EC aid delivery methods.
• Command of Urdu by at least one of the experts would be a distinct asset.
Key expert 2: Natural Resource Management Expert
Qualifications and skills
This expert should hold a full university degree in biodiversity conservation and environmental protection, NRM or equivalent.
General professional experience
He/She should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in developing countries.
Specific professional experience
He/She should have at least 3 years of experience in environmental protection and NRM, related scientific research, or environmental program design and implementation. Experience on how environmental and resource management issues impact women and experience in working with the public sector and civil society are an advantage.
| | Description | The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to promote sustainable development in NWFP/Balochistan.
The purpose of this contract is to promote a Sector-Wide approach in RD/NRM in NWFP and Balochistan, and to develop a future EC sector support strategy for RD/NRM in those provinces.
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| Election Observation Exploratory Mission | | Country/Location | Central African Republic | | Period | 24 March 2010 to 24 June 2010 | | Team composition | Election/Legal Expert: An advanced University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or any other discipline relevant to the assignment and at least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 12 OR equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the area related to Lot 12;
At least 5 years experience in election administration and/or election observation and assistance.
S/he must have comparative experience in election systems, legislation and administration, including voter/candidate registration. S/he must be familiar with election -related legislation and international standards in the election field. S/he must have experience in designing and drafting election -related
projects. S/he must be familiar with planning and implementing election observation missions and election-related technical assistance projects. S/he must have previously been directly involved in the organisation of election observation by the EU or other organizations. Particular knowledge of the situation in Central African Republic and/or the region is an asset.
S/he must be fluent in French and English (written and spoken). Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
Logistics Expert: An advanced University degree in Economic Science, Management, Business Administration or any other discipline relevant to the assignment and at least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 12 OR equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the area related to Lot 12.
At least 5 years in election assistance/observa tion. S/he must have participated, at co -ordination level, to the planning and implementation of election observation mission with the EU or other organisations.
S/he must be able to assess logistics needs and costs and draft a tentative budget for an EU EOM. S/he must have experience in designing and drafting a budget and Terms of Reference for the security and logistic component of (electoral observation) missions and related projects.
S/he must be fluent in French (written and spoken) and have a good knowledge of English.
Knowledge of local languages is an asset. Demonstrated managerial skills would be beneficial as well as good interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural environment. Work experience in Central 10 African Republic and/or the region is an asset.
Security expert: An advanced University degree in Social and Military Science, International Relations or any other discipline relevant to the assignment and at least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 12 OR equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the area related to Lot 12.
At least 5 years in election assistance/observation. S/he should have participated, at co-ordination level, to the planning and implementation of election observation mission or other monitoring/peace support missions with the EU or other organisations or have equivalent experience in security matters.
S/he must be able to assess security needs and costs and assist in drafting a tentative budget for an EU EOM. S/He must have experience in designing and drafting a budget and Terms of Reference for the Security component of (electoral observation) missions and related projects.
S/he must be fluent in French (written and spoken) and have a good knowledge of English.
Demonstrated managerial skills would be beneficial as well as good interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural environment. Work experience in the country and/or region in particular is an asset. | | Description | The purpose of the ExM is to collect factual information to assess whether an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the upcoming Presidential and Legislative elections would be useful, advisable and feasible, in line with the criteria contained in the Commission Communication on Electoral Assistance and Observation. |
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