Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Specialist

Job Description

A consortium of Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN), Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Nepal and Centre for Dalit Women, Nepal (CDWN) invites Letters of Interest (LoI) from the interested and competent candidates having relevant professional expertise for the following long term positions available in the Provincial Support Programme (PSP). The programme will be implemented in Province One with the main objectives of extending technical support to the province one government to deliver equitable development and delivery of public services, establish mutual cooperation between the provincial government and associated local governments on selected development priorities and make province government and elected representatives accountable to their respective constituencies. The overall goal of the PSP is to support the Government of Nepal to implement federalism through well-functioning, inclusive institutions and systems. While focusing its activities at the province level, the PSP will force adherence to the principles of cooperation, coordination and co-existence at all levels of governments. The competent candidates coming from Province One will get priority in the selection process.

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with and under the direction of the PMU, Programme Director, and the Programme Manager, the Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist (GESI) will provide technical assistance (TA) support to province level authorities – OCMCM, line ministries and the Province Assembly on Programme related tasks as follows:

• Provides technical leadership and ensures the integration of latest cross-cutting GESI tools and methods in programme activities and in their successful implementation;
• Technically assists to the OCMC, PMU and line ministries in the drafting of GESI sensitive legislation, action plans, public relations/ engagement policies, and establishment of respective institutional GESI focal points;
• Evaluates existing legislative, regulatory and policy drafts to ensure their compliance with GESI responsive principles;
• Technically assists in the drafting and implementation of the Law on GESI sensitive participatory budgeting, ensuring that 10% of Province 1 budget is allocated to GESI sensitive participatory budgeting;
• Designs and technically assists the PMU, line ministries and Province Assembly in the implementation of light institutional GESI self-assessments (tailored to institutional capacities); based on the latter assists province bodies to develop feasible action plans to address GESI needs;
• Jointly with the Governance & Organizational and IT Systems & E-Governance Specialist contributes to the redesign of the Province website per modern GESI and citizen-centric standards ensuring integration of GESI sensitive content;
• Technically oversees the design and implementation of training modules on GESI sensitivity, GESI audits, TAP (transparency, accountability and participation) tools and methods for elected, administrative officials, civil society, thereby supporting skills and knowledge transfer to local staff and institutions;
• Coordinate with and support the Governance and Organizational Systems expert in establishing and implementing GESI sensitive monitoring, evaluation, data collection, learning and reporting systems;
• Develops and implements methods for GESI qualitative and quantitative data aggregation and analysis in the writing and dissemination of GESI reports, impact stories, good practices and knowledge products arising from programme’s activities with SG, local authorities and through programme’s knowledge sharing platforms;
• Assists the PMU to promote and commission local universities, experts, CSOs, students in research and development and/or public awareness activities addressing pertinent GESI issues and needs;
• Ensures that gender equality and most vulnerable and marginalized populations are represented across all project components, including as staff members, project participants, trainers, facilitators, speakers, evaluators, and so forth.
• Supports other Programme Specialists on GESI related activities and the PM in all administrative and day-to-day management tasks as needed.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Has a relevant advanced degree in gender studies, sociology, psychology, human rights, law and public policy, or related social sciences with a minimum of ten years of practical experience in implementing, providing technical assistance in GESI programmes/ projects in Nepal. In-depth knowledge on GESI related Constitutional statutes, legislation, regulation and latest GESI mainstreaming tools and methods in development programming. Demonstrated results in developing GESI policies, strategies and action plans, conducting training, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ideally also at the sub-national level. Demonstrated skills in training management, government authorities and civic organisations on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion topics. Skilled in designing, leading and conducting gender and social inclusion analyses (concrete examples to be provided), as well as integrating and implementing findings into program designs.High level of organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well in a dynamic, team environment including with civil society organizations, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries. Demonstrates solid judgement, diligence, performance focus and ability to work independently. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.

Apply Instructions

The mentioned positions is based at PMISC's programme office in Biratnagar of Province One. The programme was designed for the 4-year duration. The selection of the candidates is contingent upon award of the project to the consortium.

Interested candidate can email his/her Letter of Interest (LoI) mentioning the applied position and competency for the same along with updated CV by COB 06 August 2019 to hrd@rrn.org.np

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