Position: Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor

Organization: RTI International

Location: Delhi

Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2770529487/

Responsibilities of the Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight, and integration of GESI approaches across all program activities.  
• Support the integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) activities in the work plan and support partners in mainstreaming GESI in their policies, practices, and activities.
• Lead the design of gender-sensitive activities and GESI-specific tools in work planning to promote gender equity in project implementation.
• Support and collaborate with the technical team on integrating GESI activities in technical assistance, capacity development, and pilot projects under SAREP.
• Provide inputs to SAREP grantees in India and the South Asia region to ensure that GESI considerations are integrated in their program and project design and implementation.
• Work closely with the monitoring and evaluations team to ensure that gender and social inclusion issues are reflected in the M&E plan, framework, and reports to assess whether the GESI objectives are being met.
• Work closely with project staff to build their understanding of GESI issues.
• Conduct training and develop and/or adapt training content on gender methodologies for partner organizations and support them in mainstreaming gender in their policies, management systems, and programs.
• Lead gender and social inclusion audits across different organizations. Including conducting desk review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, coordination with all stakeholders and report writing.
• Network and coordinate gender program strategies as appropriate with partner organizations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in gender studies, social development, psychology, political science, or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years.  
• Prior experience designing and implementing gender and social inclusion plans for projects in SE Asia. USAID or other donor funded experience preferred.
• Prior experience conducting gender audits in organizations. ILO-PGA[1] certified preferred. 
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, government counterparts at all levels, local organizations, community groups, and other program partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, guide, and implement work with demonstrated experience in mainstreaming GESI.
• Nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by women and other marginalized groups in India and preferably also in, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
• Experience providing training on gender and social inclusion related issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to speak local dialect(s) preferred.