Overview
The Gender Equality Inclusion and Women’s Empowerment Specialist will lead the mainstreaming of gender programming, including technical design, implementation and measurement of high-quality programs that advance gender equality and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate GESI-related activities, ensuring effective implementation of policies and practices.
- Support W4R team in working with private entities in promoting women empowerment and Youth Principles.
- Compliance focal point for protection against sexual exploitation & abuse (PSEA).
- Conduct research and evaluations to inform GESI policies and practices.
- Provide sound advice and recommendations to enhance GESI frameworks.
- Conduct a GESI analysis alongside corridor mapping and the baseline assessment.
- Support the implementing partners in conducting feasibility studies; gender market assessment and gender analysis.
- Support assessments to determine impact of GESI in W4R program.
- Facilitate gender sensitization training and other GESI-related initiatives.
- Assist in developing capacity-building programs to enhance knowledge of GESI objectives.
- Train and work with government institutions at local level and national level.
- Technical focal point for gender & climate vulnerability assessment (GCVCA).
- Promote meaningful participation of women, youth, IDPs, minority groups, and poorer households.
- Integrate GESI into diagnostics, mentoring, customer service, staffing, service expansion, and support to women- and youth-led enterprises.
- Maintain databases for research data and client complaints.
- Collect and analyze disaggregated data to assess the impact of GESI initiatives.
- Lead the design of research topics in the areas of gender and advocacy.
- Lead in the preparation of study findings, communication materials and uploading of content.
- Support the Capturing GESI case studies and success stories.
- Work closely with other gender focal point officers and relevant stakeholders.
- Engage with various departments and agencies to ensure alignment and support for GESI initiatives.
- Proactively identify and develop partnerships with women’s groups.
- Strictly follow and assist others to respect the organization polices on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.
- Ensure workplaces are free from any sexual and gender-based violence.
Required Experience
- A minimum of three years of technical experience in operational/technical/coordination support capacity.
- Previous experience in gender equality, social inclusion, or related fields is preferred.
- Experience of working in a consortium, cluster, coalition or partnership settings is highly desirable.
Qualifications
• A degree in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, or a related field is typically required.
