Senior Consultant: Gender Equality and Social Incl

Position Title: Senior Consultant: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Application
Location: Gauteng
Job Type: Fixed Term Deliverable-based Contract

Position Overview

The Senior Consultant: GESI Application will lead the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles across projects, ensuring that initiatives are inclusive, equitable, and community-centered. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project management, and monitoring to embed GESI into all aspects of project development and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• GESI Strategy Development: Design and implement GESI strategies for projects, ensuring integration throughout all phases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate consultations with diverse stakeholders, including marginalized groups, to incorporate their feedback into project strategies.
• Project Management: Oversee the application of GESI frameworks and tools in project execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Develop GESI-specific indicators to track progress, assess impact, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Capacity Building: Lead training initiatives to increase awareness and skills on GESI issues across teams and stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of GESI principles, frameworks, and methodologies, with the ability to apply them in real-world settings.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical abilities and experience developing and utilizing GESI-specific metrics.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and lead without needing constant supervision.
• Exceptional report-writing and documentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Masters degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field.
• Experience: At least 7 years working in gender equality, social inclusion, or diversity and inclusion, with experience in multi-stakeholder project environments.
• Skills: Strong facilitation, communication, and project management skills. Ability to develop and apply GESI frameworks, and experience in monitoring and evaluating GESI outcomes.
• Personal Attributes: Commitment to advancing gender equality, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in complex environments.