Call for Expert Consultant: Development of Expert Guidebook on Recognizing Antigypsyism in Public Administration with a Focus on the Western Balkans Six and Türkiye Region
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture Serbia (ERIAC Serbia) is committed to advancing the understanding of antigypsyism and combating it, particularly within public administration. To support this goal, ERIAC Serbia seeks an expert consultant to develop a comprehensive guidebook aimed at enhancing the recognition of antigypsyism in public administration.
Specific Objectives
- Develop an expert guidebook on recognizing antigypsyism in public administration, focusing on the Western Balkans Six and Türkiye region.
- Provide theoretical and practical examples of discriminatory actions and behaviors targeting Roma communities.
- Highlight best practices for combating antigypsyism in public administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct extensive research on antigypsyism in public administration, including theoretical frameworks and practical examples of discriminatory actions and behaviors towards Roma communities.
- Collaborate with experts, stakeholders, and Roma community representatives to ensure the guidebook’s relevance and effectiveness.
- Produce a draft guidebook by the end of March 2025 and finalize the document by April 2025.
- Prepare the final version of the guidebook and work with ERIAC to publish and disseminate the document in May 2025.
Target Groups
The guidebook is intended for public servants and officials within public administration, as well as equality bodies, advocacy groups, and policymakers working on Roma rights and integration, with a focus on the Western Balkans Six and Türkiye region.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in research, writing, and consulting on issues related to discrimination, particularly antigypsyism or Roma rights.
- Expertise in public administration and knowledge of discriminatory practices and behaviors targeting marginalized groups, including Roma.
- Strong writing skills and experience in producing comprehensive, accessible, and actionable guidelines.
- Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Roma communities and advocacy organizations.
- Familiarity with the Western Balkans Six region and Türkiye
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Romani and regional languages (Albanian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Serbian and Turkish) is an advantage.
Application Process
Interested experts should submit the following:
- A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience.
- A brief proposal outlining their approach to developing the guidebook, including methodology, potential sources of research, and proposed timeline for completion.
- A sample of their previous work on similar projects addressing antigypsysim, if available.
Deadline for Application: January 27, 2025
Envisaged remuneration: 3.900,00 EUR gross amount
Contact Information: For more information or to submit an application, please contact: eriac.serbia@eriac.org with the subject line: “Application for the Guidebook Development.”
Disclaimer: In line with the ERIAC founding principles and values, ERIAC Serbia employees and partners participating this or in any other program or activity conducted or funded by ERIAC Serbia, are prohibited from discriminating based on race, religion, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status and national origin. Applicants of Romani origin, particularly Romani women, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: This activity is implemented with the financial support of the Roma Integration III Joint Programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union or the Council of Europe.
