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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Expert
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This job is expired 4 years, 8 months ago
No. of Position: 1
Type: Contract (STTA Consultant)
Key Responsibilities:
Take direction from and fully support the team lead throughout the assignment
Review Nepali literature on social inclusion related to caste, religion, and ethnicity in Nepal and analyze and synthesize the major findings
Support lead researcher in presentation of desk review findings to stakeholders
Support the team lead in developing the workplan to include the study’s methodology, bibliography, preliminary list of respondents, framework for analysis, and timeline
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify gaps and dynamics in relation to five domains of GESI which includes 1) Laws and polices, 2) Cultural norms and beliefs, 3) Gender roles and responsibilities, 4) Access to and control over resources and 5) Patterns of power and decision-making
Pilot test data collection tools in the field
Assist in training field researchers on the data collection tools
Conduct field research to gather data through focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) with relevant stakeholders
Support the team lead in development and presentation of the preliminary findings, conclusions and recommendations to USAID/Nepal
Contribute to the drafting and finalization of the analysis report
Qualifications:
In depth knowledge of gender and social inclusion issues in Nepal
At least three years of experience leading or participating in GESI analyses, assessments, or GESI project evaluations
A minimum of a master’s degree in either sociology, religion, anthropology, international development or related area with specialization in development issues facing women, and marginalized castes and ethnicities in Nepal
Knowledgeable of the current laws and policies affecting women and other marginalized populations, and implications that the devolution of authorities and services to the local level may have on women and others
Excellent English language oral and written communication skills
Previous experience working with USAID is preferred
This position is restricted to Nepali citizens only.