05._Specialist,_Gender_and_Social_Inclusion.docx

Position:

Specialist, Gender and Social Inclusion

Position Objective

The Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) Specialist will serve as a key member of the Programs team, providing technical advice and leadership for social and gender inclusion in compact activities, as well as supporting capacity, training and outreach needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provides technical advice on social and gender integration into bulk water and policy and institutional reform project activities to help enhance pro-poor benefits and gender equality.

· Supports the GSI Director with development and implementation of the Social and Gender Integration Plan (SGIP). Tracks the plan’s implementation across critical milestones and activities, and reports to the Director on weaknesses and areas of opportunity;

· Carries out capacity needs assessment for MCA staff, implementing partners and contractors, as well as training development and implementation;

· Develops a plan to promote consultations and engagement of women, civil society, the private sector, Community based Organizations (CBO) and other relevant stakeholders representing women, vulnerable groups and the poor in project design and implementation;

· Support the Gender and Social Inclusion Director in monitoring and addressing social and gender based risks in the compact’s infrastructure works, carrying out outreach to affected communities, collecting and analyzing relevant data to track progress and impact;

· Provides technical advice into the design and implementation of equity-focused policy and institutional reform activities, serving as the point of contact for implementing entities, government agencies, contractors and partners on the project.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Technical Competencies)

· An advanced degree (master’s or above) in social sciences or a related discipline (anthropology, sociology, women’s studies, public policy, community development, etc.);

· At least five (5) years’ experience in social and gender related issues in an international development context, with demonstrated expertise in social and gender analysis and gender integration in projects required;

· Experience in and knowledge of social and gender inclusion in the water sector, policy and institutional reforms, and infrastructure is a plus;

· Demonstrated experience using participatory development approaches, with developing and implementing capacity building and training programs;

· Experience working closely with civil society, NGOs, government, private sector, CBOs and other relevant stakeholders working on gender and inclusion issues in Mongolia;

· Fluency in English and Mongolian.

This Position Description is subject to revisions/updates as necessary to ensure alignment to the organization’s strategic direction and structure. Revisions to the description are subject to applicable Human Resources policies and procedures, and official versions of each Position Description are maintained by Human Resources.

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