Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Senior Associate

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Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 08/01/2025
  • Location: Rwanda 
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

PURPOSE

The GESI Senior Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Conduct assessments in critical sectors (especially those reflected in the NDC’s) to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for GESI mainstreaming  
  • Develop actionable, sector-specific strategies to integrate GESI into NDCs
  • Design SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) indicators to track and report on the effectiveness of GESI initiatives within key sectors
  • Review and update the ENR and CC GESI Strategy to align with NDC priorities and foster inclusive climate action
  • Facilitate training, awareness sessions, and create knowledge products to promote GESI mainstreaming and capacity building
Detailed activities building into these tasks will be discussed with the successful candidate during the onboarding process.

ENGAGEMENT

  • The GESI Senior Associate will work closely with the Adaptation and Green Cities Lead and report to the Country Representative in the GGGI Rwanda Country Program with frequent engaging with the GGGI Climate Action and Inclusive Development unit (CAID) in headquarters
  • Work closely with key sectoral ministries and institutions, development partners, and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with Rwanda’s NDCs and national GESI priorities.
  • Promote and maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders at the national and subnational levels to promote GGGI’s visibility and leadership in GESI and green growth-related matters.
 
DELIVERY

  • Deliver high quality project outputs on time and within budget that meet project objectives, donor requirements and government requirements.
  • Quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on GESI mainstreaming concepts, requirements, frameworks and approaches.
  • Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across relevant sectors in Rwanda and GGGI.
  • Plan and co-deliver capacity building events that introduce GESI mainstreaming concepts and options to key government and other stakeholders.
  • Support the design GESI Index and Simulation Tool.
  • Provide suitable basic and short training on gender and GESI to the Rwanda Team and stakeholders.
 
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Development, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
  • At least 7 years of experience in gender and social inclusion, particularly within the context of climate change, natural resources, or sustainable development.
  • Proven experience in conducting sectoral GESI assessments, developing mainstreaming strategies, and designing monitoring indicators.
  • Familiarity with Rwanda’s policy and institutional frameworks for climate action and sustainable development.
  • Proven experience working with government and international organizations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Experience in organizing consultations, focus groups, validation meetings, workshops and capacity building events.
  • Excellent English oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.

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