Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Lead: Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)

Winrock International

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Lead: Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)

Winrock International

New Delhi, India

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the design and implementation of a GESI analysis at startup and use the findings to inform the design of the project’s Gender and Inclusive Development Strategy;
  • Lead ongoing monitoring of the project’s GID strategy;
  • Provide technical leadership to consistently integrate GESI into project interventions, tools, and communication materials;
  • Work closely with the MEL team to integrate GESI into the project MEL plan and framework, including systematic disaggregation of data by sex, age, and other context-relevant social identities;
  • Facilitate ongoing learning around GESI (i.e., setting a learning agenda and creating opportunities for regular community consultations and qualitative data collection from project participants);
  • Strengthen the GESI capacity of project staff and partners via regular workshops and refreshers;
  • Facilitate annual GESI Pause & Reflect sessions for project staff and partners;
  • Review all project reports, assessments, tools, and communication materials to ensure GESI is meaningfully considered;
  • Regularly inform project action planning and MEL activities to ensure GESI remains a key consideration;
  • Lead the design and implementation of a GESI assessment at project closeout.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education:

  • Academic degree in international development/affairs, gender and development, social science, or a related field evaluation;
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

  • Experience providing GESI technical guidance for international development projects, preferably in India;
  • Strong demonstrated technical expertise in GESI and/or women and youth empowerment;
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience applying intersectional and inclusive development approaches; expertise in disability inclusion and positive youth development a plus;
  • Expert GESI analysis skills and qualitative and/or quantitative assessment and evaluation skills, including sample design, mixed method designs, instrument development, and data analysis;
  • Experience designing and facilitating in-person and virtual GESI trainings/workshops;
  • Demonstrated experience with reflective practice methodology;
  • Experience in senior-level management positions for donor-funded development projects;
  • Strong understanding of issues faced by socially marginalized populations in India specifically related to environmental conservation;
  • Experience working with USAID-funded projects is an advantage. 

Skills/Knowledge: 

  • Understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ principles and ability to translate these principles programmatically;
  • Strong work planning, organization, and strategic thinking skills;
  • Ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with colleagues and partners;
  • Ability to mentor colleagues in writing and communicating around GESI issues;
  • Cultural awareness and knowledge of the India context;
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Apply Now

Don’t forget to mention nearmejobs.eu when applying.

Share this Job

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (nearmejobs.eu) you saw this job posting.

Job Location