International Media Support (IMS) is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals for a Gender Auditor assignment under its Moldova Media Information Integrity and Democracy Programme (M-MIIND).
The programme supports independent media in Moldova through capacity development and financial assistance. It aims to strengthen access to independent information and build resilience against disinformation, including gendered disinformation.
Position Details
Opportunity Type: Consultancy
Expected Start Date: 1 September 2026
Initial Contract Period: Until 31 December 2026
Extension: Possible depending on programme requirements and mutual agreement
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Remuneration: Applicants must propose their total fee
Purpose of the Assignment
The consultant will examine gender sensitivity, diversity, equity and inclusion practices within participating media organisations. The assignment will establish baseline information, identify gaps and recommend practical measures for advancing gender equality.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine existing diversity, equity and inclusion measures and gender-mainstreaming practices
- Analyse the gender balance of staff and freelancers at different organisational levels
- Review human-resource policies, bylaws and self-regulatory mechanisms
- Identify gaps in safeguarding policies, complaints procedures and whistleblowing mechanisms
- Review protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment frameworks
- Assess media content, products and services through a gender lens
- Identify good organisational practices that support gender mainstreaming
- Establish baseline data and benchmarks for promoting gender equality
- Develop recommendations for a Gender Action Plan
- Propose suitable indicators, monitoring measures and evaluation approaches
Eligibility and Required Experience
Applicants should have:
- Excellent communication skills in Romanian and/or Russian and in English
- Knowledge of Moldova’s sociopolitical environment, media landscape, civil society and rights-based organisations, or experience in a comparable context
- Experience conducting Participatory Gender Audits or equivalent organisational gender or DEI assessments
- Experience with organisational gender-mainstreaming processes
- Experience reviewing HR policies, governance systems and safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to analyse sex-disaggregated workforce data
- Ability to review bylaws, safeguarding systems and PSEAH frameworks
- Ability to assess organisational content, products and services through a gender perspective
- Experience developing Gender Action Plans
- Ability to design monitoring frameworks, indicators and evaluation approaches
Application Documents
The tender must include:
Technical Proposal
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proposed method of work
Financial Proposal
- Total fee proposed for completing the assignment
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. The successful consultant will be notified directly.
Since applications are reviewed as they arrive, eligible candidates should apply as early as possible.
How to Apply
1. Open the official IMS vacancy page.
2. Download and carefully review the Supporting Pack and Terms of Reference.
3. Prepare a CV and proposed method of work.
4. Prepare a financial proposal stating the total fee for the assignment.
5. Submit all required documents electronically through the official application portal before 31 July 2026.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Official Vacancy Page
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How to apply
Download the Supporting Pack and submit a CV, proposed method of work and financial proposal stating the total assignment fee through the official IMS application portal. Applications close on 31 July 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis.