GEDSI Specialist Consultant

Position Summary:

DT Global is recruiting for a short-term Gender, Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist to support the USAID/OTI-funded STEP-UP program in Sudan. The GEDSI Specialist will work with the STEP-UP program team as well as a short-term GEDSI Expert to support an assessment of GEDSI-related challenges in Southern Sudan, support development of a training on the fundamentals of GEDSI and a GEDSI integration toolkit, and facilitate a Training of Trainers for STEP-UP staff and partners based in Sudan.

Location: Remote with travel to Kenya and Sudan (security permitting)
Level of Effort (LOE): 30 days
Period of Performance: Late 2023 to early 2024
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Support GEDSI Expert with development of a GEDSI Analysis by providing country-specific context and analysis and by providing inputs/feedback from STEP-UP Sudan staff and partner interviews.
Assist with the development of GEDSI Fundamentals Training and GEDSI Integration toolkit, to be used by staff focusing on integrating GEDSI into program activities.
Co-facilitate a two-day, pilot, GEDSI Fundamentals Training and GEDSI Toolkit Training in Nairobi with STEP-UP staff and partners.
Assist with the development of a Training of Trainers (ToT) presentation, including preparation of training materials, for STEP-UP team and program partners based in Sudan.
Security Permitting – Facilitate the ToT with STEP-UP team and partners in Port Sudan and/or at regional offices in Blue Nile or Greater Kordofan.
Participate in out briefs with STEP-UP Senior and Local Management Team as well as USAID/OTI so that the technical assistance from these trainings can be shared beyond the program and with the larger USAID/OTI office.

Deliverables:

Inputs and support for development of the assessment of GEDSI challenges, GEDSI Fundamentals Training, and GEDSI Integration Toolkit.
Out brief to STEP-UP Sudan Senior and Local Management teams on GEDSI opportunities and challenges, including suggestions for how to carry GEDSI ToT and best practices moving forward
Development of training materials and delivery of the GEDSI ToT for Sudan-based staff and partners
Out brief to OTI/Sudan and members of the OTI gender working group following the ToT

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of three years’ demonstrated relevant experience and technical knowledge in GEDSI programming.
Diploma is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Demonstrated prior facilitation and Training of Trainers (ToT) experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, local government representatives, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.
Flexible, creative, and prepared to work against ever-changing deadlines in a demanding work environment.
S/he will also be willing and able to travel to Nairobi, Kenya as well as Port Sudan, Blue Nile and/or Greater Kordofan (travel to Sudan is based on security situation at time of training).

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

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