Junior Non-Key Expert for Child Guarantee Monitoring & Evaluation

•    University degree (where a degree has been awarded on completion of four years study in a university or equivalent institution) in communication, journalism, marketing or other closely related field;
•    Minimum 5 years of professional experience in areas related to the ToR
•    Professional experience in providing support to national administration and /or social partners in areas related to the assignment.
•    Ability to work systematically, methodically, methodologically and accurately.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with the Project Team and provide structured feedback.
•    Advanced computer skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
•    Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation, or evidence-based policy design within social protection, child rights, education, or poverty reduction.
•    Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection
•    Understanding of the European Child Guarantee, its pillars, monitoring framework, and reporting obligations and knowledge of EU-SILC methodology, child poverty indicators, deprivation measures, and cross-sectoral data systems.
•    Excellent command of English; knowledge of the local language is an asset.

Assignment Details

•    Period: November 2026 – December 2028

•    Working days: 40

The Preparation for Sectoral Operational Programme 2024–2027 Employment and Social Inclusion project (IPA III), implemented by a consortium led by WYG Consulting Ltd., is seeking a Junior Non-Key Expert (JNKE) for Child Guarantee Monitoring & Evaluation.
The expert will provide support to the project team and beneficiary institutions in the implementation of Communication and visibility activities as specified in the ToR.

Interested candidates should submit their CV in EU format in English by email to: [sign up to see this e-mail](mailto:sign up to see this e-mail) no later than 20th October 2026, titled: “Application for the position – JNKE for Child Guarantee Monitoring & Evaluation”.

Attachment: Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Position