Overview

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.
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