Regional Researcher - Gender and Social Inclusion

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Remote (local)
  • Location: Egypt, Jordan
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management, Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 21/05/2024
  • Location: Egypt, Jordan
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking a competent & multi skilled candidate to join its MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Office as a Regional Researcher - Gender and Social Inclusion.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead delivery of the inception phase for gender transformative pilot projects in Al Murunah project communities, at least in Egypt, Jordan, and the Occupied Palestinian territories. This includes the development of the full project workplan and budget with support from the Al Murunah Project Lead and Project Coordinator.
  • If the full project is approved, lead its delivery.
  • Lead Al Murunah pilot project adoption readiness work with a focus on women and youth in the four project countries, which includes a strong oversight role of implementing partners and national consultants.
  • Operationalize the Al Murunah gender action plans and mainstream gender issues across Al Murunah operations.
  • Plan, design, and implement scientific methods assessing the effect of water and agricultural management technologies and practices on the livelihoods of women, youth, and small-scale producers.


Requirements
  • PhD in gender studies, sociology, law, anthropology, development studies, economics, agricultural economics, water resources governance, environmental studies, geography, political science, or other closely related fields, coupled with 3 years of post-doctoral experience. OR; Master’s degree in the aforementioned fields coupled with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant work experience with a preference for development, or Research for Development (R4D) in the MENA region.
  • Experience in influencing and supporting teams (within own organization and others) to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion into programs of work.
  • Experience in working within, or preferably leading, teams to design, manage, monitor, and evaluate projects/programs focused on women’s empowerment and shifting harmful gender norms with communities in the MENA region.
  • Proven professional experience in social norms changes related to violence against women and girls.
  • Excellent oral and written language skills in English & Arabic, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

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