Sr. Gender Equality, Youth, and Social Inclusion Specialist

Chemonics International seeks an experienced Senior Gender Equality, Youth, and Social Inclusion Specialist for the USAID-funded Trade, Investment, and Finance Activity in the West Bank and Gaza. The Senior GEYSI Specialist will work under the supervision of the TIFA Activity Integration and MEL Lead. S/he will be responsible for leading the design of TIFA’s gender strategy and ensuring it is integrated into all project components. S/he will ensure GEYSI best practices are used in activity design and work planning to maximize participation from women, youth, and other marginalized groups. 

This position will be based in Ramallah. We are looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

The Senior GEYSI Specialist key responsibilities includes, though are not limited to, the following:

• Design TIFA’s gender strategy and ensures integration across all components
• Identify market-driven and gender obstacles and opportunities for women- and youth-led and marginalized businesses, and develop strategies to address inequalities
• Identify potential unintended consequences of project activities on both genders and propose mitigation strategies to promote equity.
• Advise on activity design to ensure the gender, youth, social inclusion strategy is being implemented effectively 
• Engage with project staff, project counterparts, and stakeholders to ensure that activities addressing the participation of women, youth, and marginalized businesses are integrated into the final work plan and project management plan
• Foster ongoing consultation with women’s groups and stakeholders to ensure buy-in and refine the strategy.
• Assess project staff's ownership of gender considerations and identify obstacles to implementation.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for project staff on gender equality and social inclusion, focusing on recognizing and avoiding gender stereotypes.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of differential impacts on men and women.

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Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant area.
• 6 years experience in gender equality, youth, and social inclusion programming.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess gender-related issues in project contexts.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience in training diverse groups on gender issues.
• Knowledge of best practices in monitoring and evaluating gender impacts in projects.
• Familiarity with the cultural and social dynamics of the West Bank and Gaza, particularly related to marginalized groups.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required.

Application Instructions:

To apply please complete and submit the linked TIFA Smartsheet Application Form, attaching your CV and cover letter. The submission deadline is Thursday, November 14, 2024. Only finalists will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.