Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Education Specialist
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- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 31/05/2025
- Location: Solomon Islands
Project Background:
The Solomon Islands Senior Secondary Education Improvement Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and gender-responsiveness of senior secondary education (Years 10-12) to support a climate-resilient economy. With the Solomon Islands facing growing vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters, the project supports curriculum reform to equip students with practical skills and knowledge for adaptive livelihoods and sustainable development. The project includes the modernization of curricula, improvement of assessment practices, development of teaching and learning materials. MEHRD (Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development) is the implementing agency, working in close partnership with development stakeholders and consulting teams.
The Solomon Islands Senior Secondary Education Improvement Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and gender-responsiveness of senior secondary education (Years 10-12) to support a climate-resilient economy. With the Solomon Islands facing growing vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters, the project supports curriculum reform to equip students with practical skills and knowledge for adaptive livelihoods and sustainable development. The project includes the modernization of curricula, improvement of assessment practices, development of teaching and learning materials. MEHRD (Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development) is the implementing agency, working in close partnership with development stakeholders and consulting teams.
Position Summary:
The National Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Education Specialist will be instrumental in ensuring that the reformed senior secondary curriculum in the Solomon Islands is equitable, accessible, and inclusive for all learners. This role supports the meaningful integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader social equity themes across curriculum content, teaching and learning materials (TLMs), and classroom practices. By centering the needs and experiences of marginalized learners, the specialist will help ensure that the education system promotes participation, learning, and achievement for every student.
Working closely with the international GEDSI Curriculum Specialist and the broader curriculum team, the national specialist will review curriculum products, advise subject developers, and identify practical strategies for embedding inclusive pedagogies and gender-sensitive content. This includes supporting the representation of diverse voices and experiences in learning materials, recommending adaptations to better serve learners with disabilities, and contributing to the design of teacher training tools that promote inclusive classroom environments. The specialist will also collaborate with MEHRD to ensure alignment with national GEDSI policies and commitments.
As a key national counterpart, the GEDSI Specialist will also facilitate stakeholder engagement with local educators, community leaders, and advocacy organizations to validate proposed approaches and ensure contextual appropriateness. By building awareness and capacity among curriculum writers and education officials, the specialist will support long-term institutional change and promote equity as a core principle of education reform. This role is essential to ensuring that the curriculum reflects and responds to the realities of all Solomon Islands learners, leaving no one behind.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in gender studies, disability studies, social inclusion studies, education, development studies, sociology, or a related field.
- At least 6+ years of experience in gender equality, disability, and social inclusion projects.
- Experience working within the national education sector, including familiarity with national curriculum development processes.
- Previous experience working at the secondary school level is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of national policies and frameworks on gender, disability, and social inclusion in education.
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