Do you know the EU accession process and civil society engagement inside out? UN Women's Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) is looking for an International Consultant to map the official government mechanisms for civil society participation in EU accession, on a short, home-based assignment. At Youth Works Hub, we've laid out the full scope, deliverables, requirements and how to apply below.
About the Assignment
This is a home-based individual consultancy with UN Women ECARO, under the overall supervision of the ECARO Gender and Good Governance Specialist and in coordination with participating country offices. The work is delivered over the period 15 September to 25 October 2026 and may involve some travel. The aim is to map, across the region, the formal state mechanisms that governments have set up for civil society participation in the EU accession process.
Scope of Work
📐 Develop the mapping methodology and a data-collection template
🗺️ Map, across 10 participating countries/territories, the official government mechanisms established for civil society participation in EU accession
📝 Prepare a regional mapping report covering the legal basis, composition and factual findings on civil society participation in these mechanisms
✅ Validate the findings through an online meeting and revise the report accordingly
Deliverables
📄 Methodology and mapping template — by 15 September 2026
📊 Draft mapping report (10 countries) — by 15 October 2026
💬 Facilitation of the online validation meeting — by 20 October 2026
📘 Final mapping report — by 25 October 2026
Who Can Apply
🎓 An advanced (Master's) university degree in law, political science, European studies, sociology, public administration, international relations, gender studies, social sciences or a related field; alternatively, a first-level degree with two additional years of experience
💼 At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in gender equality, women's rights, governance, democratic development, EU integration or related areas, including experience working in the Western Balkans and/or the Eastern Partnership region
🧩 Knowledge of gender equality, expertise in the EU enlargement process, and experience with civil society participation, plus strong research and report-writing skills
🗣️ Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of a regional/enlargement language is an asset
Open to international applicants ✨
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How to Apply and Fee
Applications are made through the official UN Women careers portal. The consultancy fee/daily rate is not published in the vacancy, so applicants confirm the financial terms with the official posting.
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Deadline
⏳ 06 September 2026 (the exact date/time varies slightly between listings; verify on the official UN Women portal)
Link
🔗 Vacancy reference: https://www.impactpool.org/jobs/1234027
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