Career Center

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Legal Consultant (hereinafter the Consultant) for the National Mechanism on Gender Equality.
The Consultant will analyze Armenia’s legislative framework related to gender equality.
The Consultant will develop recommendations for the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MLSA) on the legal framework required to implement the new Gender Equality National Mechanism (GENM).
The Consultant will provide legal expertise to support the localization of the best international practices in gender equality national mechanisms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Armenia’s legislative framework, identifying gaps and potential areas of improvement in existing laws and other normative legal acts relating to gender equality;
- Collaborate closely with the GENM Expert to propose legal recommendations for enhancing Gender Equality National Mechanism;
- If necessary, engage with stakeholders, including government officials and civil society, to ensure recommendations are practical and inclusive;
- Perform other duties as DI may reasonably request based on the STTA’s Scope of Work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- In-depth knowledge of national and international gender equality laws and policies;
- Deep understanding of Armenia’s national mechanisms promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, preferably with experience in improving their effectiveness;
- Demonstrated experience in conducting legal research in gender equality and human rights contexts, with a proven ability to draft legislative acts;
- Advanced university degree in law with focus on human rights, gender equality or related fields; a Ph.D. in relevant fields is an advantage;
- Minimum of five years of experience in law, gender equality, or related fields;
- Proficiency in English is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a CV and cover letter (indicating the proposed daily rate) to: **********@**********************.*** no later than November 8, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. DI is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent, and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

For more information, please find the file attached to this announcement.

ATTACHMENTS:

TOR on GENM Legal Consultant.docx

ABOUT COMPANY:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries. welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Jobs and Careers

Legal Consultant for the National Mechanism on Gender Equality

Democracy International

Կրեատիվ Դիզայներ

Grand Candy

Programme Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Վաճառողուհի

Grand Candy

Հաշվետար

Wayland Armenia

Senior Consultant, CBD COP17 Preparations

WWF Armenia

Request for Proposals (RFP) Research and Expert Support for Finalization of E-Commerce Legislation in Armenia

Center for International Private Enterprise

Regional Training Seminar on "Safeguarding Economic Sovereignty: The Role of Think Tanks in Countering Corrosive Capital"

Center for International Private Enterprise

Faculty Position (MAB) - Global Food Supply Chain Course

International Center of Agribusiness research and Education (ICARE) Foundation

Faculty Position (MAB) - Business Analytics Course

International Center of Agribusiness research and Education (ICARE) Foundation

Member Relations & Communications Lead

American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia

Senior Executive Support Assistant

UNHCR Armenia Office

Content Writer

AffPapa

Project Manager Copied from Expired e

TestOrg03Feb26

Project Manager

TestOrg03Feb26

Food Systems and Climate Action Data Analysis Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Engineer/Technical Sales Specialist

KNAUF Armenia

Բյուրոյի Համակարգերի Ադմինիստրատոր

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)

Bureau Systems Administrator

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)

Ճարտարագետ/ Տեխնիկական Վաճառքի Մասնագետ

KNAUF Armenia

Audit Manager

Baker Tilly Armenia

طباخ/شيف

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Yerevan

Head of Litigation Division

EvocaBank

Medical Assistant

US Peace Corps Armenia

Intern(s)

US Peace Corps Armenia

Վարորդ-առաքիչ

Grand Candy

Պրեսելլեր

Grand Candy

Գնումների Մասնագետ

Armenian Territorial Development Fund

Գլխավոր Հաշվապահ

Հայ Օգնության Ֆոնդի Հայաստանի մասնաճյուղ

Procurement of the RA SRC Single Platform for Individuals

PSMP4 under the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

Assistant External Relations Officer, NOA

UNHCR Armenia Office

Project Officer (with Engineering Background)

Acted Armenia

Security Risk Management Advisor

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Agroforestry Project Manager

"Shen" Charitable Public Organization

Program Manager

Transparency International Anticorruption Center PO

Store Manger

Les Nerides Paris Armenia

Program Manager

Transparency International Anticorruption Center PO

Head of Litigation Division

EvocaBank

Журналист

Armenia Today

Advisor on Wastewater Management