Dutystation: Home based
Functional responsibilities
Following its formal designation in January 2025 as the National Contact Point (NCP) for the Roma Inclusion Strategy 2022–2030, the Cabinet of the Minister without Portfolio assumed responsibility for coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on the Strategy’s implementation. However, limited staffing and technical capacity have hindered the Cabinet’s ability to fully carry out these functions and ensure effective implementation of the Strategy across sectors and governance levels.
In response, the Cabinet has requested targeted technical assistance from the Project to assess the current status of implementation, identify key challenges and gaps, and support evidence-based planning for the next phase. This request is closely aligned with North Macedonia’s EU accession priorities under Chapter 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights), Chapter 19 (Social Policy and Employment), and Chapter 24 (Justice, Freedom, and Security), all of which emphasize inclusive policymaking and the protection of vulnerable groups.
To address this need, the Project will deploy a Specialist under the supervision of the Project Manager to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Roma Inclusion Strategy 2022–2030. The expert will review progress to date, evaluate implementation effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen coordination, monitoring, and future planning. The assignment will also contribute to reinforcing the Cabinet’s institutional role and technical capacity in fulfilling its mandate as the National Contact Point.
The Specialist will carry out the following tasks:
Conduct a desk review of existing strategy documents, action plans, reports, and relevant government and donor materials.
Identify and assess:
Key achievements to date;
Implementation challenges and institutional bottlenecks;
Coordination and monitoring gaps across institutions and sectors.
Conduct stakeholder consultations with the Cabinet, line ministries, local authorities, and Roma civil society representatives.
Review the functionality and usage of the Roma digital monitoring platform (developed with Council of Europe support).
Prepare a report on the status of the implementation of the Roma Strategy, implementation and coordination gaps, challenges and opportunities.
Provide strategic recommendations for improving implementation and monitoring of the Strategy.
Propose institutional and operational measures to support the Cabinet’s role as NCP and align with EU reporting standards.
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