Core Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and oversight, and integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion approaches across all EECA activities.
Develop and lead the implementation of the project’s GESI strategy and support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Team in the development and adaptation of tools and approaches to support the MEL strategy
Work closely with the MEL team to ensure that GESI concerns are reflected in the MEL plan and framework. Ensure gender sensitive performance indicators are in place and GESI outcomes are measured throughout the life of the project.
Lead the design and integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) activities and tools in work planning to promote gender equity in project implementation and achieve GESI project outcomes.
Collaborate with the technical team on integrating GESI activities in technical assistance, grants, and capacity building. Use GESI analysis to purposefully engage women, girls, youth, and other vulnerable populations in all program activities.
Work closely with EECA program staff and partners to build their capacity and increase their understanding of GESI issues and integrate these in program activities.
Liaise with stakeholders to engage under-represented demographics in employment opportunities within the energy sector
Design inclusion strategies for the energy sector and lead inclusion activities across program objectives
What We Value
Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
Master’s degree or equivalent in international affairs, gender studies, anthropology, international development, sociology, or a related field
At least 7 years of experience with gender equity and social inclusion, women’s empowerment, and work with marginalized or displaced populations, preferably in energy focused programming.
Experience working in the energy sector in East and/or Central Africa required.
Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred.
Experience convening technical and management teams quickly to respond to client requests.
Knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change policies, laws, and capacity constraints.
Fluency in English is required
East or Central African nationals are encouraged to apply.
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