Equinet is currently seeking a consultant to draft a report evaluating and summarising the learnings from our pilot project to test indicators that measure standards for equality bodies. Consultants experienced in in the field of EU equal treatment law are invited to submit their proposals in accordance with the terms of reference to support our input on the planned legislation on standards for equality bodies.
Background
Equinet’s Project on Standards for Equality Bodies has been a driver for engagement with the EC on proposed EU-level legislation strengthening the role and independence of equality bodies. As part of this project, two sets of indicators measuring standards for equality bodies were developed, on mandates and independence. In 2021, these indicators were tested for adequacy and usability by five equality bodies (from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and Romania).
Expected output
From the experience of the five institutions who tested the indicators, the expected report should:
- Summarise and evaluate the learnings from the piloting of indicators;
- Document any amendments that have a potential to increase the quality of the indicators based on the consensus of equality bodies that piloted their use;
- Establish and inform Equinet and the European Institutions whether and to what extent these indicators can be used to evaluate the situation of equality bodies;
- Suggest ways in which these indicators can inform the planned legislation on standards for equality bodies.
Expertise Requirements
The selected expert to be commissioned for this report is expected to demonstrate:
- A track record of work in the field of equality and human rights
- Very good knowledge of the work of national equality bodies and their diversity
- Publication(s) in the field of EU equal treatment law
- Excellent drafting skills in English
Selection Process Timeframe
- Deadline for applications: 2 January 2022
- Result of the selection process and start of the work: 10 January 2022
Terms of Reference and Applications
The complete terms of reference can be found here. Proposals, alongside the expert’s CV need to be submitted by Sunday, 2 January 2022 to the attention of Tamás Kádár, Equinet Deputy Director and Head of Legal and Policy (tamas.kadar@equineteurope.org) with Sophie Hale, Membership and Network Development Officer (sophie.hale@equineteurope.org) in CC.