The Centre for Research and Policy Making (CRPM), on behalf of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network (GBWN), is seeking an international expert to develop Network Quality Standards for GBWN under the Strengthening Transparency and Accountability for Gender Equality in Western Balkans and Moldova project. 

About the Project: 

This project supports GBWN’s goal of ensuring that public finance policies prioritize gender equality and climate action. It aims to build the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) working in the Western Balkans and Moldova, specifically in North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Moldova. By strengthening public commitments to gender-responsive climate action, the project helps increase access to financing for initiatives that consider both gender and environmental impacts. 

Role Overview: 

As the selected expert, you will play a key role in developing quality standards for GBWN’s network. These standards will be adapted from global accountability frameworks and tailored to meet the unique needs of GBWN members who are working on gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) and climate change financing. You will collaborate with members to co-create these standards and facilitate workshops to ensure they are implemented effectively across the network. 

Your contribution will help GBWN members strengthen their work on gender-responsive budgeting, enhance their capacity to monitor climate change financing, and ensure that their practices align with the highest accountability standards. 

What We’re Looking For: 

We are looking for an expert with the following qualifications: 

  • Proven experience in applying global standards for CSO accountability. 
  • Expertise in developing policy standards, ideally in think tanks or similar organizations. 
  • Solid understanding of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) methodologies and experience creating quality standards for CSOs in this field. 
  • Experience in designing and leading training workshops, with a focus on complex accountability frameworks and making them accessible to diverse audiences. 
  • Ability to produce comprehensive reports and training evaluations. 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit the following documents: 

  • CV 
  • Motivational letter explaining why you are the right fit for the role 
  • Financial offer (in EUR) 

Please send all application materials to petriskova@crpm.org.mk no later than March 30, 2025. 

Additional Information: 

For more detailed information on the responsibilities, qualifications, and timeline, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) document. We encourage you to thoroughly review the TOR before applying.