Regional Senior Advisor, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion - GESI at World Vision Kenya

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

 

Regional Senior Advisor, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion - GESI

  • Job Type
  • Qualification
  • Experience6 years
  • Location
  • Job Field

GESI Policy Implementation and Program integration

  • Lead the development of regional GESI implementation guidance and mainstreaming across all functions in the region in line with the WVI Partnership GESI policy
  • Lead and supporting national offices to contextualise and implement the WVI GESI Policy;
  • Develop   framework for reporting on progress towards GESI Policy implementation;
  • Lead and guide national offices in the region to conduct office-level GESI self-assessments and develop GESI action plans to inform strategy
  • Provide guidance to national offices on conducting gender and disability analysis for strategy, programme and project design and advise on inclusion within monitoring, evaluation and accountability processes;
  • Support in the design and review of GESI responsive and GESI-transformative programs and projects, ensuring implementation fidelity

Build GESI evidence base

  • Establish GESI research agenda within the region
  • Initiate and oversee regional GESI-related research that contributes to external positioning,
  • sharing learning with GESI community of practice and external stakeholders and audiences in line with engagement plans

Support Capacity Building

  • Lead and coordinate   capacity-strengthening strategy for WV GESI focal points/advisors, regional staff and affiliates related to gender equality, disability inclusion
  • Develop a regional GESI learning agenda and leading regional learning fora in coordination with the global GESI community of practice
  • Leading training for GESI focal points in line with GESI policy implementation

Build strategic partnerships and networks

  • Represent the organization in relevant regional level government UN Agencies, Clusters, Working Groups, on GESI
  • Influence networking and collaborating with, NGOs, donor agencies, and Faith -based organizations working in GESI
  • Develop thought leadership pieces to highlight World Vision’s work in gender equality, disability and social inclusion.

Other ​Duties

  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
  • Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as may be signed from time to time

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

  • At least 6 years’ experience in supporting GESI mainstreaming and targeted designs and related strategies and activities across various sectors
  • Experience leading GESI analysis (specifically gender and disability analysis) to inform design and to support GESI-responsive monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience with disability inclusion in programming
  • Experience in policy influence, advocacy or in developing knowledge products
  • Knowledge of current approaches to gender equality, disability inclusion and broader inclusion programming in both complex humanitarian disaster and transformational development environments
  • Understanding of institutional donors’ and World Vision/INGO GESI frameworks, emerging models, policies and/or programming
  • Experience leading or supporting Organizational GESI Self-Assessments or GESI Audits

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

  •  Masters in Gender development and related studies
  • Degree in human rights law, gender studies, social work, development studies, social development, economics, or relevant field
  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be well respected in society for Christian values and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated Leadership skills and experience evidenced by previous leadership roles

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Experience in research and documentation
  • Experience in analysis of qualitative information, knowledge of NVIVO and other applications is an added advantage
  • Experience in facilitation and trainings: TOTs or TOF
  • Strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to be flexible as the demands and priorities change.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of development.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to   to apply

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