Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the GESI Advisor for the KISAN II Project; responsibilities, duties and qualifications are described in the attached position description. 

GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY: 
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

APPLICATIONS: 

Applicants must submit a cover letter and current CV to jobs.KISAN@winrock.org. Applicants should reference GESI Adivsor KISAN II by August 21, 2017.  

Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

POSITION TITLE: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor 

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

UNIT: Agriculture

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

PROGRAM SUMMARY: 

Winrock is seeking candidates for a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor for the Feed the Future Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal II (KISAN II) project. The USAID/Nepal-funded KISAN II project is improving food security in twenty Hill and Terai districts in the Western, Mid-Western and Far-Western regions of the country and four districts in the Central region. The purpose of the project is to increase resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability of income growth in the Feed the Future Zone of Influence. KISAN II will help lead firms, input suppliers, and private sector change agents catalyze agricultural productivity, competitive market systems, a stronger enabling environment, and business and literacy skills for households in two Zones of Influence.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement the GESI Plan for the project
• Oversee integration of gender equality and social inclusion in all project activities 
• Review and provide input to work plans, technical reports, and other deliverables to ensure GESI integration 
• Work with the Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation team to design and implement GESI-related learning activities to assess intended and unintended impacts project interventions have on women and other socially excluded/vulnerable groups
• Analyze project results and data to assess impacts on women and other socially excluded/vulnerable groups 
• Build capacity of project staff, partners, and grantees on GESI-sensitive programming and implementation

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:

Education: Masters in gender, development, or related field.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• At least 8 years of experience in designing GESI-sensitive activities for development projects
• At least 4 years of experience working on GESI issues in agriculture 
• Familiarity with USAID gender policy desired
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in English required  

Disclaimer: This position is contingent upon donor approval.