Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor at Helen Keller International

Scope of the Position

The Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor will be responsible for overseeing activities to improve gender power dynamics related to gender equality, social inclusion, and youth engagement. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Technical Director and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities:

Technical-

• Leads development of the Gender Analysis and supports development of specific gender action plans to guide gender transformative programming.
• Leads the design of gender-sensitive activities and GESI-specific tools in working planning to promote gender equity in project implementation.
• Supports development of and oversees implementation of behavior change initiatives to address ingrained genders norms that limit women and girls’ economic and social empowerment.
• Integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into the project's strategy and activities.
• Conduct gender and social inclusion assessments to identify specific needs within the target communities.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote gender equity and social inclusion in nutrition interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and training to project staff and partners on gender and social inclusion best practices.
• Supports development of expected results and activity components.
• Works closely with the MEL team to ensure that gender issues are reflected in the MEL plan, framework, and reports to assess whether gender goals are being met.
• Conducts training on gender methodologies for partner organizations and supports them in mainstreaming gender in their policies, management systems, and programs.
• Networks and coordinates gender program strategies, as appropriate, with partner organizations.

Qualifications

•  Master's degree and 12 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience.
•  Demonstrated experience working on issues of gender, youth, and/or social inclusion, preferably in the health sector.
•  Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with host country government counterparts as well as NGOs, community groups, and other health sector stakeholders.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by women and other marginalized groups throughout Nigeria.
• Experience providing training on gender and social inclusion-related issues.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
•  Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Verbal and written English proficiency are required.