Gender & Youth Specialist

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Gender & Youth Specialist    

Project: USAID/ West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance Activity

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Level of Effort: Full-time

Location: Ramallah, Palestine

PROJECT BACKGROUND 

USAID/ West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance (ALG) Activity is a four-year, four months project that aims to improve the delivery of essential public services and to promote inclusive and accountable governance. The Activity interventions will improve service delivery, enhance the effectiveness of municipal operations, strengthen local government unit (LGU) fiscal management, and build resilience to shocks and stressors. The Activity will strengthen municipal responsiveness to citizens’ priorities and concerns, enhance civic engagement in local governance with a focus on under-represented and marginalized groups, and help connect LGUs, civil society, and other institutions to improve service delivery and enhance accountable governance. 

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Position Purpose 

The Gender & Youth Specialist will ensure gender and youth are mainstreamed and integrated throughout ALG activities. They will use findings from the Gender, Equity, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GEYSI) Analysis and Strategy to identify, implement, and monitor initiatives benefiting women, young people, LGBTQI+ persons, and other marginalized groups. The Specialist will address gender gaps, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and other gender and youth-related issues that hinder ALG implementation, recommending and supporting opportunities to empower vulnerable groups.   

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Ensure all ALG activities incorporate gender and youth considerations and build the capacity of intervention portfolio teams. 
• Develop and periodically update the GEYSI Analysis and Strategy in coordination with project leadership. 
• Lead the finalization of learning questions and indicators, contributing to the design of data collection and verification strategies. 
• Coordinate with MEL and Communications staff to monitor, measure, and report on ALG inclusion work. 
• Provide training and orientation to partners, LGUs, and ALG staff on gender mainstreaming and other topics, as relevant. 
• Participate in annual activity and results’ reviews to assess GEYSI impacts as part of the project’s adaptive management approach. 
• Support the ALG team, subcontractors, and grantees in integrating GEYSI into tools, strategies, and processes. 
• Work with project grantees to develop and refine GEYSI plans for youth, women, and marginalized groups' participation in grants activities. 
• Contribute to project reporting, work planning, communications, MEL, and CLA actions/tasks, ensuring reports include progress on Gender, GBV, and social inclusion. 
• Develop communications materials to disseminate new resources, promote GEYSI efforts, and share lessons learned and success stories. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, gender studies, or related field, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.  
• 8 years of relevant working experience in gender and social inclusion. 
• Demonstrated experience developing GEYSI-related indicators and supporting monitoring and evaluation of GEYSI indicators. 
• Experience on USAID-funded projects or other donor-funded projects is highly preferred.  
• Fluency in English and Arabic required. 

Reporting

The Gender & Youth Specialist will report to the Accountability and Transparency Team Leader. 

To Apply:  If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:

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Individual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information. Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About DAI: DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.