Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skill Exchange (RIISE), which operates under the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). UNOPS is dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development across various regions, including Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization focuses on building resilient infrastructure, enhancing public health, and promoting transparent public management. Established to support governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Overview:
The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer will play a crucial role in providing specialized technical and advisory support to the RIISE Secretariat. This position is designed to ensure that gender equality and social inclusion commitments are systematically integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The officer will work closely with the RIISE Secretariat and relevant technical specialists to translate GESI commitments into actionable project management tasks. This includes developing documentation, monitoring processes, and reporting inputs that reflect GESI considerations. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the projects not only meet their operational goals but also adhere to the commitments made under the RIISE engagement with the Government of Canada. The officer will also be involved in capacity-building activities and will support the preparation of evidence demonstrating the implementation of GESI commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The GESI Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: supporting the RIISE Secretariat in tracking GESI-related commitments and reporting responsibilities; providing technical inputs to work plans and operational guidance; translating GESI commitments into practical actions and monitoring arrangements; reviewing RIISE documents for consistency with GESI commitments; defining and monitoring GESI indicators and targets; contributing to project-level risk management and stakeholder engagement; preparing evidence of GESI implementation; coordinating across the RIISE Secretariat to ensure GESI responsibilities are reflected in project functions; developing practical tools for GESI implementation; supporting capacity-building activities; and participating in consultations with stakeholders regarding GESI implementation and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Public Policy, combined with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 4 years of relevant experience is acceptable. Relevant work experience includes expertise in gender equality, social inclusion, and diversity, as well as experience in project design and implementation.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in fields related to gender studies, social sciences, or international development. A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if accompanied by additional years of relevant experience. The educational qualifications should provide a strong foundation in understanding gender issues and social inclusion principles.
Experience:
The position requires relevant work experience in gender equality and social inclusion, with a focus on providing technical advice for development projects. Candidates should have experience in conducting gender analyses and integrating GESI considerations into project frameworks. Experience working with governments or international organizations is highly desirable, particularly in the context of Caribbean nations or Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, while proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both languages to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to project documentation.
Additional Notes:
This position is a retainer contract with a duration of 12 months, subject to budget availability and satisfactory performance. The role is classified at the mid-level (ICS 09) and may involve official travel. Candidates must complete mandatory courses before commencing travel and are responsible for ensuring compliance with UN security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security directives. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
The job posting organization is the Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skill Exchange (RIISE), which operates under the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). UNOPS is dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development across various regions, including Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization focuses on building resilient infrastructure, enhancing public health, and promoting transparent public management. Established to support governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Overview:
The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer will play a crucial role in providing specialized technical and advisory support to the RIISE Secretariat. This position is designed to ensure that gender equality and social inclusion commitments are systematically integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The officer will work closely with the RIISE Secretariat and relevant technical specialists to translate GESI commitments into actionable project management tasks. This includes developing documentation, monitoring processes, and reporting inputs that reflect GESI considerations. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the projects not only meet their operational goals but also adhere to the commitments made under the RIISE engagement with the Government of Canada. The officer will also be involved in capacity-building activities and will support the preparation of evidence demonstrating the implementation of GESI commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The GESI Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: supporting the RIISE Secretariat in tracking GESI-related commitments and reporting responsibilities; providing technical inputs to work plans and operational guidance; translating GESI commitments into practical actions and monitoring arrangements; reviewing RIISE documents for consistency with GESI commitments; defining and monitoring GESI indicators and targets; contributing to project-level risk management and stakeholder engagement; preparing evidence of GESI implementation; coordinating across the RIISE Secretariat to ensure GESI responsibilities are reflected in project functions; developing practical tools for GESI implementation; supporting capacity-building activities; and participating in consultations with stakeholders regarding GESI implementation and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Public Policy, combined with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 4 years of relevant experience is acceptable. Relevant work experience includes expertise in gender equality, social inclusion, and diversity, as well as experience in project design and implementation.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in fields related to gender studies, social sciences, or international development. A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if accompanied by additional years of relevant experience. The educational qualifications should provide a strong foundation in understanding gender issues and social inclusion principles.
Experience:
The position requires relevant work experience in gender equality and social inclusion, with a focus on providing technical advice for development projects. Candidates should have experience in conducting gender analyses and integrating GESI considerations into project frameworks. Experience working with governments or international organizations is highly desirable, particularly in the context of Caribbean nations or Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, while proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both languages to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to project documentation.
Additional Notes:
This position is a retainer contract with a duration of 12 months, subject to budget availability and satisfactory performance. The role is classified at the mid-level (ICS 09) and may involve official travel. Candidates must complete mandatory courses before commencing travel and are responsible for ensuring compliance with UN security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security directives. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
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