Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Scope of the Position

• The Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor will be responsible for overseeing activities to improve gender power dynamics related to gender equality, social inclusion, and youth engagement.
• This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Technical Director and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities
Technical:

• Leads development of the Gender Analysis and supports development of specific gender action plans to guide gender transformative programming.
• Leads the design of gender-sensitive activities and GESI-specific tools in working planning to promote gender equity in project implementation.
• Supports development of and oversees implementation of behavior change initiatives to address ingrained genders norms that limit women and girls’ economic and social empowerment.
• Integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into the project's strategy and activities.
• Conduct gender and social inclusion assessments to identify specific needs within the target communities.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote gender equity and social inclusion in nutrition interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and training to project staff and partners on gender and social inclusion best practices.
• Supports development of expected results and activity components.
• Works closely with the MEL team to ensure that gender issues are reflected in the MEL plan, framework, and reports to assess whether gender goals are being met.
• Conducts training on gender methodologies for partner organizations and supports them in mainstreaming gender in their policies, management systems, and programs.
• Networks and coordinates gender program strategies, as appropriate, with partner organizations.

Qualifications

•  Master's Degree and 12 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on issues of gender, youth, and/or social inclusion, preferably in the health sector.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with host country government counterparts as well as NGOs, community groups, and other health sector stakeholders.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by women and other marginalized groups throughout Nigeria.
• Experience providing training on gender and social inclusion-related issues.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Verbal and written English proficiency are required.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.