Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Technical AdvisorEUR 50.000 - 70.000
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POSITION MANDATE Since 2021, Resonance has worked with the United States Agency for International Development's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) on a project called Mainstreaming Private Sector Engagement in Humanitarian Programming (MAPS-H). This project aims to help USAID/BHA integrate PSE into its humanitarian assistance programming and overall operations.
To address the significant multi-hazard exposure and ongoing humanitarian challenges in El Salvador, USAID/BHA has engaged MAPS-H to conduct a comprehensive Private Sector Landscape Assessment (PSLA). This assessment will focus on identifying opportunities for collaboration between USAID/BHA, its implementing partners, and the private sector, particularly in the context of enhancing disaster risk management and food security.
Resonance will engage a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Technical Advisor to integrate cross-cutting themes into key deliverables, work products, and tools for the PSLA in El Salvador, with the aim of ensuring our approaches, activities, and recommendations are inclusive and grounded in the principles of Do No Harm.
OUTCOMES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In coordination with the MAPS-H Activity Team, the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Technical Advisor will embed gender, disability, and social inclusion considerations as cross-cutting themes across all project objectives. This role will ensure that insights on vulnerable populations—including women, girls, people with disabilities, youth, and ethnic minorities—are integrated into program design, analysis, and recommendations to promote inclusion, equity, and protection in humanitarian and resilience efforts.
The GESI Technical Advisor will support developing and applying gender-responsive data collection tools and approaches. This will include conducting a desk review of key literature, developing interview guides, and contributing to qualitative analysis.
To achieve these objectives, the GESI Technical Advisor will carry out the following tasks:
Provide expertise on gender, disability, and social inclusion as cross-cutting themes across all project objectives.Develop and advise on gender-responsive data collection methodologies and tools for assessing GESI outcomes.Conduct desk research to identify relevant literature on gender, disability, and social inclusion within humanitarian and resilience programs.Analyze qualitative and quantitative data on gender, social inclusion, and vulnerability.Prepare and present findings and recommendations on GESI-related outcomes.Collaborate with team members to integrate GESI analysis into project reporting.DELIVERABLES Contribute to a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape of gender, disability, and social inclusion considerations within humanitarian programming.Co-design a research methodology guide and research guiding questions.Identify key representatives from humanitarian organizations, local communities, and advocacy groups.Compile a final report that presents a clear overview of key gender equality, disability, and social inclusion insights.Contribute to presentations and other program deliverables related to GESI integration.Other related deliverables, as assigned.REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical area.Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in gender equality, social inclusion, or disability inclusion.Experience with gender-sensitive data collection and analysis methodologies.Strong understanding of GESI-related challenges in humanitarian assistance.Experience working in Central America is preferred.Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively on a team assignment.Strong written and oral presentation skills.Fluency in English and Spanish is required.Experience working with USAID is preferred.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance is expected to take place between approximately December 2024 - May 2024. The maximum level of effort for this assignment is 8 days.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS The Consultant is expected to work remotely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position operates in a professional office environment, and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Resonance is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.
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