Project Technical Specialist – Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (World Vision)

BACKGROUND

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children who are marginalized and living in poverty. World Vision helps all who are in need, regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project implementation (70%):

Provide overall technical support in GEDSI integration in programming and advocacy.
Provide training and coaching for project team and APs on GEDSI aspect of the approved THRIVE project.
Regularly check with project team and APs on the implementation of GEDSI activities and timely discover GEDSI aspects that need to be strengthened.
Work with matrix managers and scale up targeted GEDSI programming models, drawing on global models and approaches, with an emphasis on contextualized regional and locally-led initiatives.
Ensure clear linkages and pathways of change between GEDSI programming and Child Wellbeing outcomes under THRIVE project.
Initiate and oversee GEDSI-related research that contributes to greater impact of THRIVE project and program quality.
Provide support to APs to ensure APs follow core international humanitarian standards.

Networking and Collaboration (10%)

Networking and partnering with relevant stakeholders

Design Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) (15%)

Track, keep record, and share the number of participants reached by the project implementation in every quarter.
Support in the development of project’s reports and the documentation of the project’s most significant change stories.
Support in GEDSI adaptation processes, project assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices
Support project team on GEDSI integration and targeted household transformation to more active and confident in making their own change in gathering THRIVE and related data for reporting on Semi-Annual, Annual Reports and annual TP Report).
Support quality reviews of program reports and core documents as per WVI guidelines and donor standards
Analyse GESI-related trends and develop strategies to address them in collaboration with key stakeholders and relevant technical specialists.

Others (5%)

Participate in any other concept and proposal writing relating to GEDSI in empower economic for poor households as delegated by direct manager.
Actively participate in strategic forums to enhance resource acquisition
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Direct Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Strong oral communication skill and written communication skills.
Excellent facilitation skills and experience in developing training modules.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Willingness to work long hours when required
Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work under pressure
Excellent in networking and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity.
Ability to speak English fluently
Willingness to support articulate and demonstrate World Vision’s core in meaningful ways to colleagues, partners, children, parents and communities.

Experience

Required Professional Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in gender and social inclusion programming.
Knowledge and experience of implementing participatory gender and social inclusion methodologies.
Experience in developing policies and strategies.
Previous experience in gender and social inclusion programming, and/or community development in government and/or NGO
Ability to network and collaborate with other stakeholders
Experience in capacity building for local stakeholders/partners.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, social science, economic or international development
Strong communication skills, particularly advanced writing skills.