Abstract
The discussion paper deals with the topic of equal opportunities of women and men policy in the Czech Republic financed by the European Social Fund. It presents the findings of the case study focused on the position of so called "gender expert" which was introduced as obligatory within call no. 76 OP HRE, area of support 3.4 "Equal Opportunities of Women and Men on the Labour Market and Reconciliation of Family and Working Life" in order to increase the quality of equal opportunities projects.
The evaluative case study concludes that the position wasn't defined sufficiently which lowered the potential quality improvement. Then further policy steps are suggested and a broader context is discussed where the position of "gender expert" may surprisingly be seen as a contribution to financial stability of some NGOs focused on equal opportunities.
The paper also aims to provide those who work as gender experts an opportunity to a needful self-reflection.