Pedro Abad calls for an Equality Specialist via a merit-based competition

The Pedro Abad City Council has approved the rules and the call for the selection, through a merit-based competition and under an administrative interim contract, of an Equality Specialist. The decision is formalized by Mayoral Resolution no. 2026/00000678, dated September 4, 2026, and is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Córdoba number 177, dated September 14, 2026 (reference BOP-A-2026-3069).

The position is part of the project “Tod@s por Igual”, funded by the grant EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES between men and women and the elimination of discrimination based on sex or sexual orientation 2026, LINE B. The contract will have a duration of six months part-time (53.3%), with contribution group 05.

Origin and funding of the position

The call responds to an urgent and unavoidable need to develop the project covered by the grant awarded by the Equality Delegation of the Provincial Council of Córdoba. The grant was accepted by provisional resolution on July 16, with file GEX 2138/2026 and code IGMUN26B.0004 (Hiring of Equality Specialist Pedro Abad 2026).

The process is supported by Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015, of October 30 (recast text of the Basic Statute of the Public Employee), and by article 10.1 of Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23 (Workers’ Statute), which regulates the administrative interim contract.

Requirements and submission of applications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be Spanish, a national of an EU member state, or a foreigner with legal residence in Spain.
• Be at least 16 years old and not exceed the compulsory retirement age.
• Hold a High School Diploma (Bachiller) or equivalent with training in equality policies, gender perspective, gender violence, co-responsibility, and reconciliation (minimum 200 hours), or be a Higher Technician in Gender Equality Promotion.
• Not have been dismissed through disciplinary proceedings from any Public Administration nor be disqualified.
• Possess the functional capacity for the performance of the position.

Applications shall be submitted via a self-assessed request addressed to the Mayor’s Office, preferably through the City Council’s electronic registry with a digital certificate, within 10 business days from the publication of the rules. The registration fee is 30.00 euros, with 50% discounts for job seekers with a minimum seniority of six months and for members of large families.

Selection and evaluation system

The selection will be carried out by a merit-based competition, with a maximum of 10 points divided into two sections:

• Related work experience (maximum 7 points): 0.20 points per full month as a technician, specialist, or promoter in equality or similar roles.
• Related training (maximum 3 points): 0.05 points for every 25 hours or course credit, with a 20% increase if proficiency is accredited, and up to 1.5 points for a related university degree, doctorate, or master’s degree.

The assessment will be carried out by a technical Assessment Commission, composed of a president, a secretary, and three members, with their respective alternates, which will be governed by the principles of impartiality, professionalism, and parity. A job pool will be created with the remaining non-proposed applicants to cover the position in the event of sick leave, vacations, or temporary substitutions.

Relevance of the call

This offer represents a significant opportunity for equality professionals in the province of Córdoba, as it is a public selection process with a transparent scale and an associated job pool. It also reinforces the municipality’s commitment to equal opportunity policies and the fight against discrimination based on sex or sexual orientation, funded by the Provincial Council.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Córdoba, no. 177, September 14, 2026, Local Administration section, p. 13088 (official reference: BOP-A-2026-3069).