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