Kyrgyzstan: Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist- Improved Basic Education in the Kyrgyz Republic

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist

Improved Basic Education in the Kyrgyz Republic

World Learning is a leading international non-profit organization advancing education, systems strengthening and inclusive development through programming around the world. We are seeking an experienced Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Improved Basic Education in the Kyrgyz Republic program, focused on improving early grade learning outcomes in the Kyrgyz Republic for 300,000 students in grades one through four, giving children a better foundation for educational achievement.

The GESI Specialist will lead design and implementation of context-specific gender and social inclusion analysis and ensure findings are adequately integrated into the program’s implementation and collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda. S/he will work closely with technical specialists and the monitoring and evaluation team to develop GESI activities and targets and recommend improvements to address the needs of marginalized and excluded populations. S/he will lead programming efforts related to gender-sensitive education, inclusive education for youth with disabilities, and minority populations. S/he will also promote and undertake discussions on best practices and learning with external stakeholders as planned within the program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of the program’s GESI strategy, including specific activities, capacity building, external and internal learning agenda on GESI issues, and integration into the program’s overall CLA agenda;
• Coordinate closely with the Chief of Party and technical leads to ensure full integration of social inclusion throughout program design, planning, and activity implementation;
• Conduct social inclusion analysis activities with program staff, beneficiaries, and key stakeholders; lead efforts to integrate inclusive practices and recommendations related to gender, youth with disabilities, and minority populations into program design and activities;
• Serve as a resource and mentor program staff on social inclusion programming; conduct trainings and other capacity building activities as needed;
• Collaborate with program beneficiaries, community leaders, public and private sector actors, and other key stakeholders to develop and implement inclusive and gender-sensitive education practices, periodically report on achievements to the program teams, partners, and donor;
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with Government of Kyrgyzstan officials and civil society organizations representing the interests of marginalized populations;
• Working closely with the MEL Manager, develop specific GESI indicators and targets; lead the implementation and monitoring of social inclusion strategies across programming, building a strong evidence base on GESI achievements;
• Support MEL team in data collection and monitoring program activities’ impact on marginalized populations and social inclusion; prepare reports and recommendations for program implementation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in international development, education, gender and inclusion, sociology, or related field;
• A minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in social inclusion programming, such as youth and women’s’ empowerment, inclusion of persons with disabilities, and inclusion of minority populations
• Experience in inclusive programming related to basic education, access to education, formal and informal educational programming, community development, and/or systems strengthening preferred;
• Strong understanding of issues faced by marginalized populations related to education access and educational achievement;
• Experience working with international organizations and donors in the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Professional level of verbal and written fluency in English as well as in Kyrgyz and/or Russian; Kyrgyz Republic Nationals preferred
• Strong communication, writing, and public speaking skills;
• Commitment to the principles of inclusive approaches to programming that encourages full participation of individuals regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status.

World Learningis an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Interested candidates should submit their CV or resume and cover letter (in English) to: recruitment@worldlearning.org. Please include the post title on the subject line as well as a note in the email body explaining your qualifications for the position. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible.