Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Lead: USAID/India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

OVERVIEW:

Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is seeking a GESI Specialist to contribute to a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated five-year, $10-25M USAID-funded project in India to improve health of coastal and marine ecosystems and the wellbeing of communities that depend on them.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The GESI Lead is responsible for ensuring overall programmatic and institutional GESI integration. T CARE. 2023. Farmer field and business school toolkit. Atlanta.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and implementation of a GESI analysis at startup and use the findings to inform the design of the project’s Gender and Inclusive Development Strategy.
• Lead ongoing monitoring of the project’s GID strategy.
• Provide technical leadership to consistently integrate GESI into project interventions, tools, and communication materials.
• Work closely with the MEL team to integrate GESI into the project MEL plan and framework, including systematic disaggregation of data by sex, age, and other context-relevant social identities.
• Facilitate ongoing learning around GESI (i.e., setting a learning agenda and creating opportunities for regular community consultations and qualitative data collection from project participants).
• Strengthen the GESI capacity of project staff and partners via regular workshops and refreshers.
• Facilitate annual GESI Pause & Reflect sessions for project staff and partners.
• Review all project reports, assessments, tools, and communication materials to ensure GESI is meaningfully considered.
• Regularly inform project action planning and MEL activities to ensure GESI remains a key consideration.
• Lead the design and implementation of a GESI assessment at project closeout.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

• Education:
  • Academic degree in international development/affairs, gender and development, social science, or a related field evaluation.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:    
  • Experience providing GESI technical guidance for international development projects, preferably in India.
  • Strong demonstrated technical expertise in GESI and/or women and youth empowerment.
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience applying intersectional and inclusive development approaches; expertise in disability inclusion and positive youth development a plus.
  • Expert GESI analysis skills and qualitative and/or quantitative assessment and evaluation skills, including sample design, mixed method designs, instrument development, and data analysis.
  • Experience designing and facilitating in-person and virtual GESI trainings/workshops.
  • Demonstrated experience with reflective practice methodology.
  • Experience in senior-level management positions for donor-funded development projects.
  • Strong understanding of issues faced by socially marginalized populations in India specifically related to environmental conservation.
  • Experience working with USAID-funded projects is an advantage. 
• Skills/Knowledge: 
  • Understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ principles and ability to translate these principles programmatically.
  • Strong work planning, organization, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with colleagues and partners.
  • Ability to mentor colleagues in writing and communicating around GESI issues.
  • Cultural awareness and knowledge of the India context. 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English. 

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

*At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. *

Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization.