Project Component: Cross-Cutting
Duty Location: Kathmandu, Nepal  
Expected Start Date: March 2017

Key Responsibilities    
It is envisioned that the Gender and Vulnerable Groups Advisor will be responsible for the following overarching tasks:

• Assess and identify current/new barriers that restrict vulnerable groups in accessing financial services and update the Gender and Inclusion Strategy;
• Review concept notes and full applications for GESI lens
• Provide trainings to external partners and stakeholders and internal staff on how to better reach women and other vulnerable groups (estimated to be held quarterly);
• Develop follow-up processes for partner institutions to ensure implementation of GESI Action Plan;
• Conduct biannual check-ins with partners on GESI Action Plan, providing technical support where needed;
• Continually ensure interventions are tailored to meet the needs of women and other vulnerable groups;  
• Across all outputs, contribute where needed on interventions requiring expertise in issues related to Gender and/or Vulnerable Groups; and,
• Assume other management tasks determined by the Project Manager, Deputy Team Leader and/or the Team Leader.

Specific activities and deliverables for this position will be determined on an annual basis, per the work plan.

Reporting:
Candidate will report to Deputy Team Leader and Team Leader. In some cases, candidate may report directly to the appropriate Output Leader.

An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the right candidates for the above-mentioned positions.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating the motivation for applying, salary expectation and a copy of their Nepalese citizenship certificate to [email protected].

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 PM Nepal local time, February 17, 2017.