Consultancy Description
EnCompass LLC is implementing the seven-year Ukraine Monitoring and Learning Support Contract (UMLSC), providing a range of analytical and advisory services in support of USAID’s design, performance monitoring, evaluation, and operational learning and adapting efforts.
For an upcoming assessment, EnCompass seeks a Ukrainian ***Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist (Civil Society)***with experience conducting GESI assessments/analyses and/or implementing assistance programs related to gender and integration of vulnerable groups. The GESI Specialist should have demonstrable knowledge of a range of approaches to integrating gender and inclusive development principles and practices into development programming. Knowledge of Eastern Europe/CIS region development issues is desirable. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are required.
The assessment will be conducted in a hybrid mode (a combination of online and in-person work). The GESI Specialist will be expected to travel in-country to conduct fieldwork.
The total Level of Effort (LOE) for this role is up to 35 days from December 12, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development of the assessment design and workplan to ensure integration of appropriate GESI principles and practices;
- Contribute to desk review of the Activities’ reports, Ukrainian legislation, and other relevant documents;
- Contribute to the development of data collection tools (desk review guide, interview guides, focus group discussion guides, survey guides, etc.), ensuring integration of GESI principles in a thoughtful and contextually appropriate manner;
- Support field work activities as requested, including planning and conducting key informant interviews and other data collection activities;
- Contribute to data coding and analysis across all data sources, serving as a thought leader to assist the team in gender analysis and interpretation;
- Support the team upon request in the presentation of initial findings to USAID;
- Contribute to the assessment report, including drafting and reviewing assigned sections and addressing USAID’s comments upon request;
- Provide assessment updates as requested by the Team Leader or UMLS Evaluation Specialist;
- Support the team upon request in preparing the presentation of the final report for USAID/Ukraine and other stakeholders.
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- An advanced degree in gender studies, international development, or a relevant social science.
Experience and Skills
- At least 5 years of experience integrating gender and inclusive development principles and practices into USAID development programming;
- Experience conducting GESI assessments/analyses and/or implementing assistance programs related to gender and the integration of vulnerable groups (e.g., women, youth, victims of trafficking/gender-based violence, persons with disabilities, veterans, and other marginalized groups);
- Strong knowledge of USAID programming policies and practices, including ADS 205 requirements;
- Experience designing and conducting comprehensive sector development assessments for USAID is desirable;
- Knowledge of Ukraine’s civil society sector and development issues Ukraine is required;
- Fluent Ukrainian; strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
How to Apply
- Please submit CV and complete the application online on the Careers & Consulting page.
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