Global Gateway Facility for Central America

The purpose of the project is to strengthen the participation of civil society (private sector and civil society organizations) in the implementation of the EU-CA Association Agreement to support progress in the trade and sustainable development agenda (labor rights, notably decent work, gender equality and economic empowerment/inclusivity) and related dialogue, and to contribute to unlocking potential for investment opportunities for the EU as well as Central American actors. It targets processes at regional level of the Central American Economic Integration System (SIECA) as well as at member state level (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama)

The Gender and Sustainable Trade Expert will be co-responsible for drafting, coordinating and implementing the gender and sustainable trade strategy of this contract under the direction of the Team Leader. The expert will assist in the implementation of the activities for the defined geographical region as defined in the Annual Plan, approved annually, and the corresponding implementation of unforeseen expenditure, the actions approved by the EU Delegation in Costa Rica, and the requests for assistance raised; particularly in the areas under his responsibility and expertise

Qualifications: 
  • University degree at master level in a discipline relevant to the profile (including gender studies, sustainable/international trade, social science, political science, economics, etc.)
  • Proven knowledge in key issues related to women’s economic empowerment, economic inclusion, social inclusion, gender and sustainability;
  • Proven knowledge in key issues related to sustainable global value chains, trade and sustainability, sustainability standards, sustainable development;
  • Technical knowledge on project management cycles;
  • Proven drafting, synthesis and communication skills;
  • Proven capacity for interpersonal relations and working in a multidisciplinary team;
  • Proven ease of relationship, work and communication with stakeholders from different sectors (e.g. public, private sector, international bodies, civil society, NGOs, etc.);
  • Proven skills in the usage and application of technologies, software and digital tools, including Microsoft Office, presentation and communication tools;
  • Proven knowledge of evaluation and monitoring techniques and systems;
  • Preferably knowledge of the European Union’s development cooperation policies and strategies.

General professional experience

  • Proven professional experience of at least 5 years in project management and sustainable development cooperation.

Specific professional experience

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the nexus gender –sustainable trade;
  • Proven experience in the area of women’s economic empowerment and sustainable trade;
  • Proven post-graduate experience in gender strategies and gender-sensitive project management;
  • Proven post-graduate experience of minimum 3 years in engagement with public and private sector stakeholders in gender, trade, and sustainable development, preferably in the Central American context;
  • Understanding of Central America’s regional economic integration agenda and inclusive EU-CA AA implementation issues;
  • Understanding of EU Green Deal legislation
  • Preferable local experience in the Central American region;
  • Preferably experience in managing cooperation projects. Knowledge in the implementation of the European Union’s contractual procedures will be appreciated.
Start / Duration: 

720 working days over the project duration of 48 months expected to start in November 2024

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