Overview
The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist will lead the project’s strategy and linked activities to advance GEDSI and Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) outcomes across the project cycle. The role focuses on field support, capacity building, and technical assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and finalize GEDSI strategy for BASIN Laos.
- Develop training materials on Gender Inclusive Financial Literacy Training (GIFT) and MenCare.
- Serve as a focal point for GEDSI/WEE strategy implementation.
- Provide technical assistance and support to field team members.
- Manage and/or support key partnerships linked to GEDSI and WEE.
- Develop a communication strategy and key messaging for stakeholders.
- Work with the MEL team to ensure appropriate monitoring of activities.
- Support field MEL team in data collection, analysis and reporting of GEDSI/WEE outcomes.
- Provide training for the project team on GEDSI/WEE.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in implementing or advising on GE/WEE initiatives in VCD/ MSD and gender-transformative programming.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience GEDSI, Women Empowerment, or related fields.
- Experience working on grant projects funded by institutional donors.
- Knowledge of working in Non-government Organizations (NGOs).
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (international development, business administration, social sciences, women studies or another similar discipline).
- Completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (international development, business administration, social sciences, women studies or another similar discipline).
