GENERAL FUNCTION

GESI Specialist for the “USAID Strengthening Civil Society and Media Systems Activity (Sawt)”. The GESI Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of gender equality and social inclusive plan and activities for Sawt. He/she will work closely with the different technical leads and the Monitoring & Evaluation team, partners and beneficiaries to ensure that principles of gender equality and social inclusion are integrated into all aspects of the project’s design, development, planning, monitoring and implementation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are listed below; other duties may be assigned.

• Develop a GESI mainstreaming plan for Sawt activities and partners.
• Identify activities through which the GESI Plan can be utilized and collaborate with the technical team on integrating GESI in technical assistance, grants, capacity building, etc.
• Build capacity of staff, partner organizations and beneficiaries to use a GESI approach and provide training, tools and support to mainstream GESI methodologies in their work.
• Provide guidance on engaging vulnerable groups in the design, implementation and evaluation of activities.
• Evaluate GESI challenges within the context of Sawt and draft specific and context-driven sub-plans to address GESI concerns per activity in coordination with the technical leads.
• Ensure that vulnerable groups benefit equally from program activities.
• Cooperate with the Communications Specialist to prepare communications materials that highlight Sawt’s GESI approach (success stories, lessons learned, etc.) and support development of GESI sensitive behavior change communication and messages; as needed.
• Review program documentation for gender sensitivity and inclusivity (including research design, M&E tools, assessments, annual work plans, programmatic reports, etc.).
• Work with the M&E Manager to identify appropriate GESI indicators and measurement methods to monitor and evaluate Sawt outcomes related to gender equality and inclusion of underserved groups.
• Guide analysis of Sawt data from a gender and inclusion perspective and devise strategies to address issues emerging from the analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with GESI stakeholders, especially within the media and civil society sectors.

• Become familiar with Internews GESI Strategy and framework, participate in any related working groups or training to contribute to and learn from the organization’s GESI culture.
• Contribute GESI input to reports, work plans, and other key documents of Sawt.
• Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success.
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews' Core Values.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in gender studies, human rights, development or a relevant social science.

Experience

• At least seven years of experience in designing, managing and implementing program activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion for donor-funded development programs in Jordan.
• Experience in developing and delivering GESI-themed content in training materials as well as GESI-focused assessments, training, and organizational capacity building.
• Experience working on GESI with USAID funded projects.
• Experience in leading GESI analyses and strategy development for organizations and/or projects.
• Experience in research and data collection and analysis.

Skills

• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to facilitate same among project stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in both the Arabic and English languages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive subjects and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Ability and permission to work and reside in Jordan without Internews Sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience integrating GESI approaches in the Civil Society and Media sectors is highly desired.