Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity) at RTI International

Position Description

RTI is seeking a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor for the USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity. The GESI 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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 is required.