Development Alternatives Incorporated Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Development Alternatives Incorporated Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Position Objectives: The GESI Specialists will support the design and implementation of GESI advocacy, integration, and engagement activities in selected States.
Responsibilities
The GESI Specialists will collaborate with the GESI Advisor and partner organizations to ensure integration of GESI interventions into state-level program activities. Using gender institutionalization methods, GESI Specialists will collaborate on GESI assessments, activity design, and implementation.
S/he will be responsible for integrating gender-based indicators into programs across key sectors. S/he will be involved in guiding state-level Transformation Committees (TCs) in designing and operationalizing gender plans. GESI Specialists will explore how to expand women’s participation in TCs and will contribute to gender dimensions for each sector in which the project works. S/he will contribute to measuring gender-related TC reform impacts.
They will help states access and translate Nigeria’s latest reform knowledge to fit local conditions. S/he will be responsible for collecting and sharing capacities and knowledge with the GESI Advisor and with peers in other states.
S/he will contribute to program activities such as gender budgeting training for finance ministries and civil society organizations (CSOs), and strengthening mechanisms for women’s participation in budget, service delivery, and policy decisions at the state and local government levels. GESI Specialists will support partner institutions and CSOs to study the impact of governance and service reforms on women.
They will build the skills of women’s groups to contribute to local government activities, provide feedback, and monitor follow-up.
Reporting:
The GESI Specialists will report to the State Leads (Ebonyi, Gombe, Sokoto), and coordinate closely with the GESI Advisor in the main project office in Bauchi.
Minimum Requirements
A relevant degree in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, or relevant field required. Master’s
degree preferable.
At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in designing appropriate interventions to meet project goals in assisting women and the disadvantaged
Stated experience in working for or with civil society to drive a reform agenda
Demonstrated effective training, capacity building and coaching skills, networking, interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills.
Demonstrable experience in integrating gender into governance programs
Strong skill set in reporting, monitoring and evaluation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft Office)
Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
NigeriaGovernance@dai.com Please list the title of the position and location you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Note: Women, people with disabilities and young people are encouraged to apply.
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