UN Women International Consultant on Violence Against Women Survey in Albania 2026–2027

UN Women International Consultant on Violence Against Women Survey in Albania 2026–2027

Applications are now open for the UN Women International Consultant on Violence Against Women (VAW) Survey in Tirana, Albania.

This international consultancy opportunity is designed for experienced gender experts, statisticians, researchers, and violence prevention specialists who want to contribute to one of Europe’s major national gender data initiatives.

The selected consultant will work closely with the Albanian National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) and UN Women Albania to support the implementation of the upcoming national Violence Against Women prevalence survey scheduled for 2026–2027.

The consultancy focuses on strengthening gender statistics, improving violence prevention systems, and ensuring the survey meets international methodological and ethical standards aligned with European Union requirements.

Consultancy Overview

About the Survey

The Violence Against Women Survey aims to:

• Measure the prevalence of violence against women in Albania
• Support SDG Indicator 5.2 monitoring
• Strengthen evidence-based policymaking
• Align with EU gender-based violence standards
• Support Albania’s EU integration process
• Improve national violence prevention mechanisms

The survey follows WHO, UN, Eurostat, and EU-GBV methodological guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The selected consultant will provide technical leadership and methodological support throughout the survey process.

Technical and Methodological Support

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding survey implementation
• Ensuring alignment with EU-GBV methodology
• Supporting ethical and statistical standards
• Reviewing research methodologies and protocols

Survey Design and Fieldwork

Tasks include:

• Reviewing survey design and sampling strategies
• Supporting questionnaire adaptation
• Reviewing field procedures and tools
• Supporting respondent protection protocols

Training and Capacity Building

The consultant will:

• Develop training materials
• Conduct Training of Trainers sessions
• Support institutional capacity building
• Train field implementation teams

Data Analysis and Reporting

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting data processing and validation
• Conducting trend analysis
• Preparing analytical reports
• Supporting dissemination activities

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess strong expertise in gender statistics, violence against women research, and international survey methodologies.

Education Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, Development Studies, or related fields

OR

• A first-level university degree with additional relevant professional experience

Professional Experience

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in GBV/VAW or human rights work
• At least 7 years of experience in GBV/VAW research and statistical processes
• Experience leading household surveys on violence against women
• Knowledge of Eurostat, EIGE, and WHO methodologies
• Experience with statistical software such as STATA and SPSS

Language Requirement

• Fluency in English is mandatory

Core Competencies

UN Women is seeking professionals with:

• Strong communication skills
• Gender sensitivity and awareness
• Professionalism and accountability
• Research and analytical expertise
• Teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to quality and deadlines

Why This Opportunity Matters

This consultancy contributes directly to:

• Strengthening evidence-based policymaking
• Improving protections for women and girls
• Advancing gender equality systems
• Supporting implementation of international gender standards
• Enhancing Albania’s response to gender-based violence

The selected consultant will contribute to one of the region’s most significant gender data and policy initiatives.

Application Process

Interested applicants should carefully demonstrate:

• Technical expertise in VAW and GBV surveys
• International research and consultancy experience
• Statistical and analytical capabilities
• Experience with ethical research methodologies

Applications must be submitted before the deadline.

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Final Words

The UN Women International Consultant opportunity in Albania offers an excellent platform for experienced researchers and gender specialists to contribute to impactful international work focused on violence prevention and gender equality.

With international collaboration, policy-level impact, and involvement in a major national survey initiative, this consultancy provides valuable professional and research experience for experts working in gender studies and human rights.