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Senior Specialist- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion- Nepal Health Systems Strengthening Activity (HSS)
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The Opportunity
The primary purpose of the anticipated USAID funded Nepal Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) activity is to strengthen the health system at municipality, provincial, and federal levels, focused on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), to increase access and equity in health care.
As the Senior Specialist – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, you will be responsible for leading the integration and mainstreaming of GESI programming throughout the Activity, with the aim of reaching and elevating the engagement of girls and women, youth, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, Dalits and members of other marginalized religious, ethnic and social groups. You will be responsible for building out and refining the project’s GESI strategy and implementation with USAID, the Activity’s senior management team, and key stakeholders. Other primary responsibilities include facilitating communications, education and training plans that increase awareness and understanding of GESI. You will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal and will report to Deputy Chief of Party. The position is contingent upon project award to Abt Associates and the tentative start date is March 2024.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a GESI strategy informed by existing local evidence, baseline analyses and research into the GESI context, and USAID priorities in order to integrate gender and social inclusion into project activities as well as to articulate GESI-specific project activities.
- Advocate for and advise the COP and other project leads on GESI-sensitive and GESI-transformative approaches to project work planning and implementation.
- Contribute to project senior management efforts to ensure that management practices align with Abt’s diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) principles; help to build staff capacity on DEIA and facilitate a project culture of respect and inclusivity.
- Act as point person for GESI integration and facilitate and strengthen engagement and partnerships with relevant government agencies, the private sector, NGOs and other donor-funded projects to amplify the implementation and inform adaptation of GESI strategy.
- Lead efforts to build the capacity of key stakeholders in, partner organizations, provincial and local governments, health facilities, and private sector partners to mainstream gender and inclusion of marginalized groups across all activities.
- Serve as the external point of contact with USAID on GESI-related matters and communications.
- Ensure the integration of GESI-sensitive indicators and strategies into the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plan.
- Guide MEL team on collection of data on program impact with regard to GESI; ensure that intended and unintended activity impacts are monitored and, if needed, adapted for constant learning and improvement.
- Work with project management team to ensure that all consortium partners are in compliance with Government of Nepal, project and USAID GESI-related regulations and strategy.
- Prepare donor reports, white papers, case studies and success stories to promote project’s GESI strategy and implementation successes.
What We Value
- A Master’s Degree in gender studies, public health, disability studies, international development or other related field.
- A minimum of six years of progressive experience in gender and/or social inclusion mainstreaming.
- Demonstrated application of GESI best practices, including the active inclusion of marginalized groups in program design, execution and adaptive management.
- A track record of successful inclusion work with one or more highly relevant identity groups, such as persons with disabilities, Dalits, women and girls, LGBTQI+ people, and/or youth.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated success engaging with key stakeholders to enhance the adoption of GESI best practices.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles. Experience designing and delivering trainings or workshops.
- Successful experience providing technical assistance to support the integration of GESI issues in donor-funded projects.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis and utilization of data and information from a broad range of sources to ensure effective integration of GESI concerns in project programming.
- Experience integrating GESI into monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and independently.
- Verbal and written fluency in Nepali is required; fluency in spoken and written English is preferred.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Job Info
Job Identification: 103882
Job Category: Program Delivery
Apply Before: 12/31/2023, 03:14 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Abt Associates, Kathmandu, NP