Gender and Social Inclusion Technical Lead

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Concern Worldwide

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: €45,457 EUR-€50,509 EUR / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 07/10/2024
  • Location: Burundi
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Founded in 1968, Concern Worldwide (Concern) is an international humanitarian aid organization dedicated to reducing extreme poverty and alleviating suffering through emergency relief and long-term development programs spanning livelihoods, education, nutrition, health, and WASH. 

The GESI Technical Lead’s responsibilities will be to:

  • Lead the development of the GESI strategy which will guide the integration of GESI concepts and approaches into all program interventions. Ensuring the gender and social inclusion technical approach, methodologies, and interventions are technically sound and relevant to the success of the Activity.
  • In collaboration with the DCOP, MEAL Lead, and technical teams – and working closely with consortium partners, stakeholders, and program participants – review activities and results and develop the workplan for GESI initiatives under Results 1, 2, and 3. This includes, but is not limited to, women’s access to land, entrepreneurial services, agricultural inputs, and resources and markets.
  • Lead or assist in the design and implementation of GESI analyses, impact assessments, and other learning studies, and provide technical leadership in the Activity’s analyses and assessments to ensure meaningful participation and positive impacts for women. In collaboration with the MEL Lead and technical teams, incorporate GESI into CLA plans and practices. Ensure GESI learning questions and GESI issues are integrated in pause and reflect sessions.
  • Ensure GESI initiatives are developed in coordination with communities, national and local government stakeholders, and private sector partners.
  • Provide technical advice and training to program staff, partners, and stakeholders to build their capacity to integrate gender, youth, and other relevant social considerations when designing interventions, implementation, and MEAL.  
  • Foster strong working relationships with other agencies/individuals, including Government of Burundi representatives, working on GESI to maximize visibility and learning.
  • Lead or assist to prepare any reports, as requested by USAID, Concern Worldwide and Concern US, and the Government of Burundi.
  • Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the COP and DCOP to ensure Activity objectives are met.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in international development, gender, women’s studies, or other relevant field.  
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing and implementing gender and social inclusion programming, with at least 3 years management or advisory experience.
  • Demonstrated experience fostering commitment and building capacity among activity staff and in-country actors to ensure gender and social inclusion initiatives are integrated in the Activity.
  • Preferred experience integrating gender-sensitive approaches in agricultural/agribusiness/value chain development interventions.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a changing environment.
  • Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs.
  • Knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.
  • Professional level fluency in written and spoken English and French.

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