Job Description

Title: Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist - Bangladesh Integrated Youth Activity (BIYA) P

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Master’s degree in Development, Gender Studies, Policy and Governance, Disability Studies, Education or relevant subject from Social Science or other related field.
∎ Undergraduate or graduate degree preferably in education, disability studies, humanitarian aid/development or other related field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Gender and Disability, Sector coordination
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ The purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership and advice on gender equality and social inclusion to the BIYA Project to build overall technical capacity on activities related to GESI analysis and programming focusing on equity, power relations and control of resources. This position will be responsible for providing technical support to the project team to build overall technical capacity on activities related to gender equality and social inclusion following twin track approach (specific and mainstreaming). GESI specialist will directly engage youth systems actors to improve youth access to equitable economic opportunities and strengthen the capacity of youth-led and youth-serving organizations to coordinate effectively as well as with other stakeholders to increase knowledge of and access to youth systems, ultimately elevating their contributions to Bangladesh’s inclusive social and economic development goals.
∎ This position is contingent on funding.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Technical leadership to the project team on activities related to GESI integration and sensitization including capacity building, GESI analysis and programming.
∎ Support in planning and implementing context specific Youth/Adolescent development and vocational training initiatives in an inclusive manner
∎ Coordinate and provide technical expertise and guidance to the project in mainstreaming gender and disability.
∎ Strengthen networking and advocacy related to disability and Gender.
∎ Ensure the inclusion of marginalized youth throughout BIYA design and implementation via youth-led assessments conducted with a diversity of youth, an inclusive and participatory Project Leadership Committee, and monitoring and learning activities Promote the sharing of experiences and collaborative ‘Best Practices’ for the benefit of the Consortia.
∎ Ensure inclusivity in youth engagement for capacity building of youth led organization, skill development and job opportunity.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 28 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ A thorough understanding of LEAP/TDI/CWBO/IPM and other global initiatives.
∎ Strong Knowledge on social dimension, structure of the government including laws and policies formulation process, power dynamics, government relations.
∎ Theory of change and logical framework development
∎ Database management, statistical skills and ability to critically evaluate data
∎ Supervisor/Management, Interpersonal, organizational savvy, Problem solving, negotiation, communication and collaborative skills, time management, management ability
∎ Solid understanding of Gender and development and current situation in Bangladesh
∎ Solid understanding of disability rights (including UNCRPD and Bangladesh mechanisms relating to this).
∎ Strong understanding of disability situation in Bangladesh and current GO/NGO mechanisms to address this
∎ Understand the vision, mission of World Vision
∎ Understand the Humanitarian industry
∎ Holistic Understanding of poverty and development
∎ Understanding of knowledge management
∎ Training and facilitation skills
∎ Strong written and oral communication skill
∎ Critical thinking, Creative and innovative thinking skills
∎ Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
∎ Ability to influence, network and collaborate with GO/ NGOs
∎ Strong analytical skills, political awareness and judgment
∎ Demonstrated collaboration & team building skills
∎ Proven ability to write and produce publications
∎ At least 5 years’ experience in Sector Coordination in a complex, international organization preferably in NGO context.
∎ At least 5 years of experience in the field of Gender and/or Disability preferably in the Bangladesh NGO context.
∎ Experience of analyzing Government laws/policies for the purpose of policy advocacy.
∎ Proven knowledge and experience on CVA, understanding of social accountability
∎ Professional experience in resource/grants acquisition & management
∎ Extensive experience working with relevant government agencies as well as local and international NGOs
∎ Proven management ability
∎ Proven experience as a team player
∎ Must be willing and able to travel nationally up to 16 weeks per annum.

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: 24 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 14 Dec 2022
∎ World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Address : Shanta Western Tower (14th Floor), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon, Dhaka- 1208
∎ Web : https://www.wvi.org/bangladesh
∎ 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

: 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.Females are highly encouraged to apply.