Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Senior Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

• The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of GESI within Rwanda’s NDCs by conducting a GESI assessment of critical sectors, developing key actions and measurable indicators for GESI mainstreaming, and updating the ENR and CC GESI Strategy in alignment with national priorities and international best practices.

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.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/gender-equality-and-social-inclusion-gesi-senior-associate-574443.html