JOB OPENING

Advisor - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Save the Children invites applicants for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Save the Children is a child rights and value based organization, this will be key in selecting the right candidate for this role.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Program Development and Quality (PDQ) department and the Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT) of Save the Children in Bangladesh (SCIBD), the GESI Advisor provides strategic and technical leadership in advancing GESI at both programmatic and organization level to deliver SCIBD country strategic plan. The role will aim to mainstream gender and social inclusion across the programming cycles to drive transformative social change for lasting impact on children in both development and humanitarian contexts. The role also seeks to strengthen the organizational culture, systems, policies, and practices to promote a gender-sensitive and inclusive workplace.  

S/he will lead the design, development, and execution of the country GESI strategy and rollout related global policies (e.g. Gender Equality Policy, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Safeguarding Policy etc.). S/he will provide technical support to the thematic/sector and other relevant teams/functions across the different stages of the project cycle for gender sensitive and inclusive program design, analysis/assessments, implementation, and MEAL systems along with necessary capacity strengthening initiatives to deliver and evidence impact. S/he will also actively represent SCIBD in external forums/network/cluster and maintain strategic engagement with relevant government stakeholders to advocate for child-centered policies, strategies, and practices with GESI lens. S/he will also strengthen the understanding and conscience of staff and partners about appropriate behavior, attitude, and practices to enable and promote a gender-sensitive and inclusive culture and environment at the workplace.

With one direct report (GESI Manager at Cox’s Bazaar), the role will report to the PDQ Director but work closely at SCiBD country office level with Thematic Directors, Evidence and Learning Director, Advocacy and Campaigns Director, Senior Advisor Partnership, New Business Development Director, Human Resources Director as well as with GESI teams at regional, global and Member offices.

Qualifications and experience

  • Deep understanding, passion and belief in human-rights and feminist approaches
  • Significant experience in large I/NGO or UN, providing technical leadership in the design and implementation of gender transformative and inclusive humanitarian and development programs  
  • Proven experience in strategy development and providing strategic leadership, oversight and high-level guidance for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion
  • Demonstrated advocacy and networking experience to influence policies and drive public campaigns, activism, and social movement to advance GESI
  • Significant experience in capacity building and training at different levels on GESI
  • Solid know-how of designing and using various GESI assessment/analysis tools
  • Strong interpersonal communication, networking, representation and coordination skills
  • Fluency in both written and oral communication in English and Bangla
  • Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines, preferably Social Sciences/Development Studies/Women Studies from any reputed University
  • At least 7 years experience in relevant areas

Contract length: Regular (Open ended)  
Job Location: Dhaka (with travel)

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.


Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.

For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=210008EP

Application deadline: 27 November, 2021

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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