The Commissioner for Protection of Equality invites applications for appointment as Junior Project Assistant in the implementation of the Project “Empowering Rural Women in Serbia Against Discrimination and Violence” implemented by Commissioner for Protection of Equality in cooperation with UN Woman Serbia and funded by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project’s interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of rural women and girls, as well as women’s NGOs, by enhancing their knowledge about protection mechanisms and actors responsible for preventing gender-based violence and discrimination against women. Additionally, it will empower rural women to recognise discrimination and gender based violence (GBV) and domestic violence (DV), seek assistance from the Commissioner, and actively engage with mechanisms for the prevention and protection from violence against women and girls (VAWG).

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a bachelor’s  degree  in  the  area  of  law,  gender  studies,  communication,  political  sciences, social sciences, or an area relevant to the requirements of the TOR;

• Very well-developed written and communication skills;
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify, and resolve operational problems;
• At least 1 year of professional experience in providing technical, administrative, and logistic support to the implementation of programmes and projects;
• Fluency in English and Serbian (written and verbal);
• Ability to work independently and organise the workflow efficiently;
• Experience in the area of human rights (optional but preferred) ;
• Experience in working with a government institution or non-governmental organisation or international organisation (optional but preferred);
• Previous experience in the field of gender equality is considered an asset (optional but preferred).

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Current resume CV (including: 1. Contact information: full name, address, phone number and email address); 2. Academic background: the year of graduation and the name of the university, including the title of the degree; 3. Professional experience; 4. Qualifications and skills: list a combination of hard and soft skills developed throughout career; 5. Other relevant information.
• Certified copies of degree certificates.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application electronically as a PDF document to javne.nabavke@ravnopravnost.gov.rs by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025. Hard copies will NOT be accepted.

Note:
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a selection process.

Closing Date: March 28, 2025