GESI Specialist
Job Opportunity: Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion Specialist– PENDING AWARD
Project: USAID-funded Feed the Future
Are you a passionate expert in this area with proven skills and experience in designing, conducting training, analysis, and assessments related to GESI ? If so, NCBA CLUSA is looking for you for the upcoming, anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future project in Madagascar. This transformative five-year initiative aims to reduce poverty and malnutrition while building resilience in households, communities, and systems to better withstand challenges such as market volatility, climate shifts, and conflict.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads GESI technical advising across project activities, including developing a GESI strategy, advising on how to tailor workplan activities to incorporate GESI considerations, and review activity scopes of work (SOWs) to ensure GESI mainstreaming across the project.
- Designs and conducts relevant GESI analyses and assessments as needed, including designing research methodology, data collection tools, and leading data analysis and report writing.
- Designs and delivers training programs and workshops to enhance staff and stakeholder understanding of gender and social inclusion.
- Ensures consistent consideration of GESI throughout the project activities in alignment with USAID’s gender equality and women empowerment policy.
- Ensures gender and social inclusion considerations are incorporated in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans to inform gender integration in project activities.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Bachelor’s degree in gender/women’s studies, social sciences, international relations, development studies, or closely related discipline and minimum of 7 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in social inclusion of youth, persons with disabilities, and migrants.
- Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated professional experience as Gender or GESI Advisor or in a similar role. Preferred experience integrating GESI in agriculture, integrated rural development, resilience and livelihood.
- In-depth experience working in gender and social inclusion in the Madagascar context required.
- Demonstrated experience conducting gender and social inclusion analyses or research.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies on gender equity and social inclusion.
- Ability to produce well written reports demonstrating analytical ability and communication skills.
- Fluency in French and English required.
This is a contract position pending USAID award. Join us to empower communities and create a sustainable, resilient future in Madagascar.
For proper consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience to rholt@ncba.coop. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, and legally protected characteristics for non-merit factors.
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