Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Experts

Огляд

Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) provides a wide range of management consulting and advisory services designed to fortify stakeholder capacity and effectiveness, including in public institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector firms. In the U.S. and overseas, NGS helps public and private sector clients assess and develop capacity; optimize performance and quality objectives; enhance transparency and accountability; measure success; and communicate about their work—all with the aim of advancing development objectives even in the most complex operating environments.

Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) is seeking experienced Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Experts to provide technical expertise to United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other donor funded programming in Ukraine. This is an ongoing need and specific positions are contingent upon programming demands. The GESI Experts will provide services related to assessments, analysis, planning, capacity building, and/or project technical support.

 

Обов'язки

• providing GESI-related technical guidance and support to assigned projects
• supporting projects by advising and supporting project-level GESI specialists
• reviewing technical work plans and reports/materials to ensure GESI lens
• collaborating with HQ and project-level MEL staff to develop GESI-sensitive MEL plans customized to project objectives and contexts, including indicators, learning questions, risk mitigation plans, and assessments
• designing and leading GESI analyses/assessments and providing technical assistance for the integration of GESI into the design and implementation of other technical studies and evaluations
• providing technical guidance and/or quality control to proposals and project design, particularly on gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches, female empowerment, youth engagement/development, and social inclusion in the areas where NGS implements programming
• other duties as assigned, based on the position and project needs

Вимоги

• bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in gender studies, sociology, human rights, public policy, or a related field of social studies
• at least five (5) years of relevant experience working on gender and/or social inclusion programs or initiatives
• solid understanding of USAID’s Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy and its application to USAID programming
• demonstrated experience and knowledge in gender equality and participatory development practices
• experience working with local counterparts on capacity-building activities that integrate social and gender concerns
• prior experience with USAID-funded or other international organization projects is an asset
• highly motivated, energetic, independent, and self-starter
• experience in the monitoring and evaluation of GESI-sensitive projects
• outstanding verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills required
• collaborative, appreciative, and professional approach to all aspects of programming
• professional language fluency in Ukrainian and English required
• previous experience working in Ukraine, and ability to travel throughout Ukraine

Умови

• part-time position
• work in Kyiv, Ukraine