Gender Equality Advisor - Social Inclusion

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United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 06/06/2026
  • Location: Kenya
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recognizes gender equality and women’s rights as fundamental human rights and essential for building a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.

The Global Gender Equality Strategy (GES) 2026–2029 aims to drive structural transformation, ensure inclusivity, and build resilience. In Sri Lanka, the Gender Equality Strategy (GES) 2023–2027 aligns with this global direction and the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023–2027.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The GESI Advisor will support SHF in undertaking the following tasks, as requested and agreed upon:

Strategic planning and analysis
  • Provide inputs into SHF annual planning documents from a GESI perspective 
  • Support quarterly review and reporting of SHF activities from a GESI lens
  • Provide up-to-date information regarding SHF positioning on GESI matters 
  • Analyze the main gender challenges at global level impacting SHF operations and programme delivery 

Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Monitor and refine indicators for achieving GESI mainstreaming in SHF operations
  • Lead periodic review of GESI indicators, data collection and analysis
  • Draft relevant GESI sections of external and internal reports and publications for SHF
  • Draft and share success stories, lessons learned and best practices related to GESI, sanitation and MH

Facilitation,  coordination and convening
  • Working with the SHF colleagues, support the development of GESI thematic priorities in country plans and new geographies 
  • Convene stakeholders to further GESI-related activities 
  • Review of SHF funding proposals from a GESI perspective 
  • Review of grant proposals for SHF funding from a GESI perspective 

Advocacy
  • Develop advocacy strategies for GESI mainstreaming in sanitation and MH
  • Develop key messages for SHF Board members and SHF secretariat senior leadership on GESI in the context of sanitation and MH
  • Develop strategic opportunities for advocacy and facilitate coordination of partners for joint advocacy related to GESI,  sanitation and MH

Requirements
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, economics, business administration or a related field OR
  • A bachelor's degree in a related discipline in combination with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in gender equality and gender-sensitive programming in the context of sanitation and/or menstrual health, in policy development related to gender, sanitation and/or menstrual health
  • Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
  • Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
  • Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. 

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