Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Senior Associate

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

 

PURPOSE

The GESI Senior Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct assessments in critical sectors (especially those reflected in the NDC’s) to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for GESI mainstreaming
• Develop actionable, sector-specific strategies to integrate GESI into NDCs
• Design SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) indicators to track and report on the effectiveness of GESI initiatives within key sectors
• Review and update the ENR and CC GESI Strategy to align with NDC priorities and foster inclusive climate action
• Facilitate training, awareness sessions, and create knowledge products to promote GESI mainstreaming and capacity building

Detailed activities building into these tasks will be discussed with the successful candidate during the onboarding process.

 

ENGAGEMENT

• The GESI Senior Associate will work closely with the Adaptation and Green Cities Lead and report to the Country Representative in the GGGI Rwanda Country Program with frequent engaging with the GGGI Climate Action and Inclusive Development unit (CAID) in headquarters
• Work closely with key sectoral ministries and institutions, development partners, and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with Rwanda’s NDCs and national GESI priorities.
• Promote and maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders at the national and subnational levels to promote GGGI’s visibility and leadership in GESI and green growth-related matters.

 

DELIVERY

• Deliver high quality project outputs on time and within budget that meet project objectives, donor requirements and government requirements.
• Quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on GESI mainstreaming concepts, requirements, frameworks and approaches.
• Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across relevant sectors in Rwanda and GGGI.
• Plan and co-deliver capacity building events that introduce GESI mainstreaming concepts and options to key government and other stakeholders.
• Support the design GESI Index and Simulation Tool.
• Provide suitable basic and short training on gender and GESI to the Rwanda Team and stakeholders.

 

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Development, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of experience in gender and social inclusion, particularly within the context of climate change, natural resources, or sustainable development.
• Proven experience in conducting sectoral GESI assessments, developing mainstreaming strategies, and designing monitoring indicators.
• Familiarity with Rwanda’s policy and institutional frameworks for climate action and sustainable development.
• Proven experience working with government and international organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience in organizing consultations, focus groups, validation meetings, workshops and capacity building events.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strategic thinker and solutions-oriented, with good ability to multitask and work in a matrix environment.
• Able to review, synthesize information and produce high quality reports.
• Able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Able to absorb and understand technical information and relay it to others.
• Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications.
• Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive.
• Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excels at problem solving, ask questions and seeks support when needed, shares easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Senior Associate is an X7 grade level in GGGI’s national salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. This is a national position and does not include relocation benefits.

The initial appointment is for 12 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work commitments and personal and family commitments, including repercussions of post-COVID conditions, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.

For more information on GGGI’s terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI’s Rules and Regulations that can be found here: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.