| Overview : Please send your application and CV to liberia.procurement@unwomen.org and NO later than 17 December 2019 and indicate “UNW Liberia CSAG” in your email subject line. Expression of Interest in participating in the UN Women’s CSAG should be submitted within three weeks of advertisement (i.e. through networking or advertisement publish in the newspaper) by UN Women Liberia. All Expression of Interest should be sent to liberia.procurement@unwomen.org. Selection process The selection of the members of the CSAG involves several steps and will follow a transparent and an inclusive process. The finalization of the members of the CSAG will involve the following steps: - Applicants will be invited through an Expression of Interest published in the media and shared with a wide range of stakeholders including all UN Women partners and networks/alliances of CSOs.
- After the receipt of the application form, a Selection Committee established by UN Women Liberia will review and finalize nominations in consensus.
- In order to reflect and be representative of the demographic profile of Liberia, the Selection Committee will endeavour to include at least 33% young women and young men[1] advocates in the final nominations.
- A review grid will be used capturing the selection criteria and each application / CV will be marked / reviewed by each Selection Committee member.
- Based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, UN Women Management will make final decision in constituting the CSAG.
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The following criteria will guide the selection of the members of the CSAG: - Strong connection to national or regional women’s organizations and networks, concerned with matters within the competence of UN Women and with extensive experience in national and/or regional advocacy and policy development.
- Thematic expertise/experience in one or more UN Women priority areas.
- Demonstrable understanding of the needs and interests of diverse groups of women.
- Experience in policy, legislation and/or human rights treaties is valued, particularly at the regional/international level.
- Members must not be engaged in active politics.
The applications should include the following: - Name, organization and contact details of the applicants.
- A short description (1-2 paragraphs) on why the applicants would be a suitable candidate for the CSAG.
- Detailed CV of the applicants.
[1]According to the presentation “The Revised National Youth Policy (2012-2017)”, the definition of youth is from ages 15 to 35, though it is recognized that this is culturally and socially constructed. http://www.youthpolicy.org/factsheets/country/liberia/ | 
