Call for expression of Interest: Training of Trainers on building capacities of women political candidates

UN Women Albania, invites Albanian nationals, that are trainers or experts working in human rights and gender equality, and specifically on women’s political empowerment and leadership to express their interest and availability to participate in a 5 days Training of Trainers (ToT) organized on 2-6 September 2024. They should commit to deliver trainings organized by UN Women Albania on women’s political participation in the future starting from January 2025. The ToT aims to create a network of qualified trainers on political leadership and candidate training in Albania, and help expand the pool of qualified women willing to run a campaign, win and serve in elective office in Albania. Therefore, UN Women is launching a selection procedure targeting trainers and experts on human rights and gender equality, elections and women’s political participation working in Albania. Up to 20 participants will be selected who will receive certification upon completion of the 5-day course. Full attendance required (40 qualifying hours) for further Certification by UN Women.

The course is interactive and will span five days (half days during the first and last day). The training programme strives to provide three equally important foundations for potential leaders: knowledge, skills and confidence, making use of a comprehensive training curriculum designed to support UN Women’s broader programmes on women’s political empowerment and leadership, specifically by helping expand the pool of qualified women willing to run a campaign, win and serve in elective office.

How to apply?

Please read the Call for Expressions thoroughly before applying. Only participants abiding to all the pre-conditions for application and engagement are encouraged to apply.

Participants that wish to respond to this Call for Expression of Interest are requested to send by e-mail marked “Training of Trainers to build capacities of women political candidates” to [ Click to reveal ] by 21th of July 2024:

• The dully filled Application form (Annex A of this document)
• An updated P-11 Form (encouraged, although regular CVs are also acceptable), which can be obtained at: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment;
• Two (2) Professional References such as supervisors, co-trainers or former trainees.

Language: Please note that the primary language of the ToT is English. Fluency in written and oral English is preferred, but not obligatory. Simultaneous translation will be provided during the whole event.

This activity is being implemented by UN women, in the frame of Women in Politics Fund (WiPF), within the Strategic Partnership Framework between UN Women and Sida, currently in its Phase 3 (SPF3 2022-2025).