Gender Experts for USAID / Nigeria Country Level Gender Analysis at Banyan Global - 4 Openings

Banyan Global is a development consulting firm, founded on the principle that integrating expertise and experience from the development community and private sector will achieve a broad and lasting impact. Our unique team comprises seasoned private sector and international development professionals. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Banyan Global maintains staff around the world. Banyan Global is a women-owned small business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Expert for USAID / Nigeria Country Level Gender Analysis

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 4 Openings

Overview
Banyan Global seeks multiple qualified candidates to carry out a gender analysis for USAID/Nigeria under the Gender Integration Technical Assistance (GITA) II Task Order. The purpose of the research is to analyze and identify opportunities around gender equality and women’s empowerment to inform the development of USAID/Nigeria’s 2025-2030 Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), an integrated framework and strategic approach that will guide USAID/Nigeria programming over the next five years. The analysis will include consideration of economic growth, health, and governance sectors.

Banyan Global anticipates hiring a four-person team, prioritizing local expertise to the fullest extent possible. Consultants will lead components of the gender analysis, including desk research, virtual consultations, in-person primary data collection, briefings, validation workshops, report writing, and action planning, among other tasks. The analysis will use a mixed-methods approach, collecting both country- and sector-level quantitative and qualitative information. Under Banyan Global’s direction, collaboration with USAID staff and partners, as well as government, local organizations, and private sector entities in Nigeria, is required. All deliverables pertaining to this analysis will be written in English and adhere to guidelines as developed in coordination with Banyan Global and USAID/Nigeria.

The consultancy will last for approximately 6-7 months (December 2023-June 2024) based on role and need.  Applicants must submit their application with a resume/CV and cover letter through the Banyan Global website. It is highly encouraged that applicants tailor their materials to highlight experience relevant to the assignment. No phone calls please.

Role - Gender Analysis Team Lead

• Banyan Global is seeking an experienced gender analysis team lead. Depending on the background, skills, and availability of candidates, the position responsibilities may be split between two co-leads.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of international and national gender experts.
• Lead preparation elements such as workplanning and coordination.
• Lead the design of the methodology and development of data collection plans, including drafting interview guides, identifying key stakeholders, and planning interviews.
• Lead presenting and workshopping of findings and recommendations with USAID staff and implementing partners.
• Lead the preparation of draft and final deliverables, responding to Banyan Global and USAID feedback as relevant.

Gender Experts

• An estimate of three consultants will be part of the team, with the number and composition to be determined based on the experience of applicants. International and national candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Support preparation elements such as work planning and coordination.
• Contribute to the desk research, synthesis of findings, and identifying lines of inquiry for data collection.
• Contribute to the development of data collection plans, including drafting interview guides, identifying key stakeholders, and planning interviews. Conduct data collection, including but not limited to, facilitating interviews and focus groups, typing up notes, and analyzing findings. Translation of data collection instruments and interview findings may be required.
• Contribute to presenting and workshopping findings and recommendations with USAID staff and implementing partners.
• Support drafting of deliverables, responding to Banyan Global and USAID feedback as relevant.

Qualifications: Gender Analysis Team Lead

• Master's Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, International Development, or a relevant Social Science field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in gender analysis for international development programming.
• Expertise in gender integration within sectors such as health, governance, education, and economic growth.
• Experience designing and leading desk reviews and qualitative research, including developing research tools and methods for organizing analytical findings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working with and knowledge of USAID programs.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and clearly with USAID staff and local stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Nigeria experience.
• USAID CDCS-level gender analysis experience.
• Familiarity with USAID strategic planning and program management.

Gender Experts:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, International Development, or a relevant Social Science field and 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in relevant field and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups.
• Expertise in gender integration within sectors such as health, governance, education, and economic growth.
• Strong written skills, especially for concise products for non-technical audiences.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and clearly with clients and local stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience working with and knowledge of USAID programs.
• Efficient at organizing and conducting desk research.
• Experience conducting gender analyses and/or assessment.
• An awareness of local stakeholders working on gender equality issues, with existing relationships with local stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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