Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist - TH (Contract)
Bangkok, TH
We are now teaming up to work on the Southeast Asia Smart Power Program, a project sponsored by of the U.S. Government. The primary goal of the Southeast Asia Smart Power Program is to advance renewable energy efforts, regional energy security and market-based energy sectors by increasing the deployment of advanced energy systems, improving energy sector performance and increasing competition in the energy sector.
The GESI Specialist will serve as the field focal point in designing and carrying out the Program’s GESI activities.
- Act as a technical resource for integrating GESI approaches across all components of the project
- Support the Gender Adviser in the development of the project’s GESI analysis and GESI strategy
- Provide GESI-related support and technical oversight in the development of key project deliverables
- Advise teams on implementation of GESI approaches
- Identify GESI-related learning needs and build capacity of project staff.
- Capture, develop, standardize, and share tools, resources, and processes that promote GESI
- Support the capture and dissemination of GESI-related lessons learned and leading practices
- Lead the collection of GESI indicators; support the MEL team/expert in collecting GESI data and in developing GESI-related learning questions and other resources/methods
- Promote the project’s GESI work and participate/present at meetings and events as required
Enough about us, let's talk about you
If you are someone with:
- Master’s degree in international development, gender studies, behavioral economics, agronomy, sociology, or other related field required (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree)
- Six years of experience in a relevant field
- Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in GESI required
- Cultural awareness and knowledge of the Southeast Asian context
- Professional experience in the energy sector is preferred
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods and standards, with field research experience strongly desired
- Experience conducting GESI trainings
- Experience with USAID or other donor programming
- Strong interpersonal and team skills, with ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Open to nationals of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Philippines, Indonesia
So what are you waiting for? Join the winning team now.
Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.