Job Description

Title: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Technical Director

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree from an accredited university in development studies, social development, human rights, social work, political or social sciences, gender and development or other relevant discipline. PhD is preferred.
∎ Skills Required: GESI Activity

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Gender Equality Interventions, Social Inclusion, USAID Grant Project
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ World Vision is seeking a GESI Technical Director for an anticipated five-year project in Bangladesh titled, "Adolescent Health Activity," which is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of the program is to accelerate reductions in adolescent marriage and childbearing by addressing the root causes of these practices at each level of the socio-ecological framework with particular focus on supporting the transition of boys and girls ages 10 to 14. The program`s key objectives include 1) increase the agency of boys and girls to exercise their rights to delay marriage and early childbearing; 2) strengthen social support systems to delay marriage and early childbearing; 3) strengthen essential and equitable services for adolescents and their families; and 4) institutionalize effective solutions.
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∎ The GESI Technical Director will design and implement a strategy to ensure that the program effectively reaches and serves the unique needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations. This role will work closely with the Chief of Party; Deputy Chief of Party; and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director to ensure that the principles of GESI are integrated into all aspects of project design, implementation, and MEL. Additionally, the GESI Director will conduct capacity building and provide expert guidance for program leadership and staff, partners, and key stakeholders. The GESI Technical Director will also manage GESI specialists and coordinate closely with partners to ful?ll the GESI goals of the program.
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∎ Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Bangladeshi national candidates are encouraged to apply. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval. The project is anticipated to begin in fall 2023.
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∎ Location of position: Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide strategic and technical GESI leadership and direction, planning, designing and modifying and implementing activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives.
∎ Lead the development and dissemination of tools and resources focused on advancing GESI, and guide effective program administration that adequately serves the needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations.
∎ Support the design and/or modification of activities and plans to incorporate and monitor the integration of GESI into project activities, budgets, training, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
∎ Build capacity of project personnel and consortium partners on GESI via developing and facilitating high quality training as well as providing ongoing high-quality technical support and coaching.
∎ Provide expert GESI guidance and technical assistance to achieve sustainable reductions in child marriage and childbearing, ensure project components are technically sound and grounded on GESI analysis, identify learning needs of project staff, and troubleshoot technical issues related to project implementation.
∎ Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders, including government officials, project partners, other implementing agencies, and related institutions.
∎ Contribute to a learning environment for effective program delivery and results, including ensuring program monitoring frameworks and internal/external reporting capture GESI-related impacts.
∎ Supervise and mentor GESI Specialists, including providing prompt feedback and appropriate corrective actions as required.
∎ Work closely with project staff and partners to identify, document, and disseminate GESI promising practices, and support innovation and adaptation of effective approaches for GESI outcomes at scale.
∎ Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility.
∎ Engage in other tasks that contribute to meeting gender equality and social inclusion targets and goals.
∎ Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 30 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 6 years' experience working in gender equality, disability, or social inclusion-related roles for programs in Bangladesh/South Asian contexts with similar complexity and scope.
∎ Proven track record of success in designing and implementing GESI strategies for donor-funded, large development projects required. Experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.
∎ Demonstrated experience in addressing the root causes of inequality and exclusion with religious, cultural, political, and social sensitivity.
∎ Experience in leading GESI design/implementation for programs addressing one or more of the program's core technical areas is preferred (e.g., public health, child marriage and early childbearing prevention, child protection, social and behavioral change, adolescent and youth development, systems strengthening, adolescent sexual and reproductive health).
∎ Experience leading organizational GESI Self-Assessments or GESI Audits.
∎ Ability to develop relations with local partners, donors, and other stakeholders to support effective integration of GESI.
∎ Demonstrated innovations and successes in conducting capacity building for program staff, partners, and key stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated ability to deliver results and meet all donor deliverables.
∎ Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in diverse teams.
∎ Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical, managerial, or operational challenges and evaluation options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge.
∎ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders.
∎ Excellent communication and presentation skills, including ability to communicate complex technical or policy issues simply and clearly.
∎ Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.
∎ Experience living and working in Bangladesh.
∎ Strong ability to build relationships cross-culturally.
∎ Domestic and international travel, up to 30% of the time.
∎ Language: Fluency in English required and Bangla a plus.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ As per organizational policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 26 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Aug 2023
∎ World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Address : Shanta Western Tower (14th Floor), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon, Dhaka- 1208
∎ Business : World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Female are specially encourage to apply.

Category: NGO/Development

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