Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
1 week ago
Overview**:Background**:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence in more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Creative seeks a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor to take the lead improving the quality and relevance of GESI activities related to activities in the anticipated Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment (SAMI). SAMI will focus in (1) Mobilizing catalytic capital to establish sustainable investment flows into sectors that were previously underserved by investors; (2)Developing the capacity of fund managers that would traditionally have difficulty accessing capital, (3)Working with financial and non-financial intermediaries to identify and perform the due diligence necessary for bankable investment opportunities and (4) Facilitating connections between U.S. and Southern African capital providers.
The GESI Advisor will provide guidance on gender and social inclusion mainstreaming throughout project implementation. S/he will be responsible for gender and social inclusion analysis and gender strategy.
The GESI Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.
**Expected Outcomes**:
- The project’s gender equality and social inclusion strategy is implemented in compliance with project work plan and client expectations;
- The project meets or exceeds required gender indicators established in the performance monitoring plan (PMP) and client reporting requirements; and
- The project successfully builds organizational capacity in project partners, government, and stakeholders to incorporate gender equality and social inclusion strategies and approaches that contribute to sustainability beyond the life of project.
Responsibilities**:Primary Responsibilities**:
- Provide baseline GESI analysis; working with SAMI team and partners to co-design a GESI strategy
- Conduct project staff and partner training to ensure that all SAMI staff are engaged and allied to work as one-team to support and mainstream GESI
- Provide oversight and contributions to the grant development process that will ensure that the process is equitable, accessible, and inclusive to minority and women-owned and operated entities.
- Work with technical team and potential grantees to ensure that all programmatic training and technical assistance provided by SAMI exemplifies best practice in gender and inclusion
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities focusing on gender equity; and
- Support the design and implementation of GESI related indicators.
Qualifications**:Required Skills and Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in social studies, business, international development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- At least five (5) years of technical experience in donor-funded gender programming, USAID experience preferred;
- Experience and knowledge of financial is highly desired; and demonstrated understanding of systemic barriers related to women’s access to capital in Southern Africa.
- English fluency required.
-
Pretoria, South Africa International Water Management Institute Full timeThe **Post-Doctoral Fellow, Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Agribusiness** will provide technical expertise for activities associated with supply-side inclusive finance for agribusinesses, and gender and social inclusion, new and on-going GESI and agribusiness activities and applied, transdisciplinary scientific research. The postdoc will work with...
-
Pretoria, South Africa International Water Management Institute (Iwmi) Full timeA leading research institution in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks an early-career professional as an Assistant Research Officer. This role involves providing research support on gender equality and social inclusion, coordinating project activities, and engaging with various stakeholders. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least one...
-
Pretoria, South Africa International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Full timeA leading water management research institute in Pretoria seeks an Assistant Research Officer to advance projects related to gender equality and social inclusion. The incumbent will conduct research, support project activities, and engage stakeholders to improve water management in South Africa. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least one year...
-
Pretoria, South Africa Chemonics International Full timeChemonics seeks a Community Engagement and Inclusion Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Southern Africa Countering Wildlife Crime (CWC) Activity. The purpose of this five-year, $24 million activity is to reduce threats to and protect biodiversity from wildlife crimes in Southern Africa. The goals of the activity are to improve collaboration among...
-
Pretoria, South Africa The South African Department of Employment & Labour Full timeAssistant Director: Gender, Disability and Youth REF NO HR4/25/05/55 HO SALARY: R468 459 per annum CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) National Diploma (NQF6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Social Sciences/ Gender Studies/ Youth Studies/ Psychology/ Social Work. Four (4) years' functional experience in Gender, Disability and...
-
Technical Advisor
2 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa GIZ. Full timeImagine a future where Africa's young people, the continent’s greatest asset, are the driving force behind sustainable growth and transformative change. This vision is within reach, but the pressing challenges of youth unemployment and unequal access to quality education must be tackled head-on. The Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) is at the forefront...
-
Director : Gender And Employment Equity
1 week ago
Pretoria, South Africa Unique Personnel Full timeUnique Personnel boasts over 50 years (established in) of personnel and staffing experience, so it's not surprising that even though our main focus has been providing on South African Staffing Solutions, we now recruit internationally for over clients. Duties & Responsibilities Job Description: Develop and implement the business plan in line with the...
-
Assistant Research Officer
3 weeks ago
Pretoria, South Africa International Water Management Institute (Iwmi) Full timeThe International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is on the lookout for a versatile early-career research professional to join our team in Pretoria, South Africa, as an Assistant Research Officer – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion. The Assistant Research Officer – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) will work on...
-
Social Scientist
1 week ago
Pretoria, South Africa The Agricultural Research Council Full timeProvide expertise for quality research and analysis in the field of social science research and development, and integration with other research programmes. - Drive conceptualisation and implementation of multidisciplinary research projects and scaling of research for impact across the ARC. - Facilitate gender integration and inclusivity in R&D research and...
-
Technical Experts
6 days ago
Pretoria, South Africa Chemonics International Full timeChemonics seeks experts for the anticipated five-year $30-$35 million USAID-funded Resilient Cities Limpopo Activity. The purpose of this activity is to increase access to safely managed and reliable critical services—namely water, sanitation, and solid waste management— for urban residents in the Limpopo River Basin. The activity will achieve this by...
