GESI Advisor

POSITION TITLE:  Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor (D1)

UNIT: Agriculture

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

BACKGROUND: 

The Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN) II Project is a USAID funded five-year second phase of the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) initiative in Nepal. The aim of KISAN II is to increase resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability of income growth in the FTF zone of influence.  The US$ 32.70 million project is implemented by Winrock International in collaboration with five other Nepali and US based organizations: Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy, Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED), Development Project Service Center (DEPROSC), Digital Green, Siddhartha Inc, and Overseas Strategic Consulting (OSC).  

KISAN II aims to work with private sector firms, input suppliers, Millers, and private sector change agents etc.; whoever are playing a catalyst role in agriculture productivity, competitive market systems, a stronger enabling environment to agriculture sector business growth and literacy skills. KISAN II will focus on 21 districts in the West, Mid-West and Far-West regions and 4 earthquake-affected districts in the Central region (Feed the Future Zone(s) of Influence 1 and II respectively).  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee implementation of the KISAN II GESI Plan and revise it as necessary during implementation based on learning
• 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 of project interventions on women and 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 2-4 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.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can post their cover letter and CV to Jobs.KISAN@winrock.org within COB November 12, 2018. Applicants should reference GESI Advisor in the subject line. Applications received after the stipulated date will not be entertained.