Description
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Proposal Summary:
The objective of the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity is focused on resolving ongoing communal conflicts to reduce violence and build a sustainable peace by addressing the underlying causes of conflict, promoting reconciliation, and supporting the development of inclusive and resilient communities. To foster reconciliation and trust-building, enhance social cohesion and community resilience, livelihood support, and trauma awareness through community-based initiatives; the activity will target conflict-affected communities across the hot spots with a focus on women, youth, people with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, ethnic minorities and key stakeholders in communities such as traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and religious leaders.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor to support the PBIM activity in Juba, South Sudan. The GESI Specialist will lead efforts to create a gender-sensitive and transformative culture within PBIM and its programs. They will develop GESI and youth methodologies, policies, and tools, ensuring their integration into all activities, with a focus on marginalized groups, youth, and women. The GESI Specialist will train the PBIM team on relevant tools and policies and work to ensure high-quality, socially inclusive programming aligned with PBIM objectives. The GESI Specialist will also support and oversee the development ofgender, youth, and social inclusion assessments, and inclusive programming. This will be a full-time position based in Juba, South Sudan. The position is contingent upon award.
**Please note: South Sudan citizens are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Juba.**
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement gender, youth and social inclusion assessments to inform strategy, methodology, and program activities, with a focus on marginalized populations.
- Coordinate with program staff to ensure activities are inclusive.
- Design and deploy tools, best practices, trainings to ensure inclusive programming.
- Advise on inclusive monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting systems, processes, and indicators
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in international development, peacebuilding, conflict resolution or other relevant field preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience, with at least two in gender and social inclusion programming, similar experience in youth programming highly desired.
- Familiarity with donor polices, such as USAID's gender and social inclusion policies
- Demonstrated knowledge of gender and youth in the South Sudanese context
- Experience in technical writing and drafting of assessments, reports, and MEL plans with lens on social inclusion preferred
- Familiarity in addressing issues related to safeguarding and gender-based violence within the South Sudan context preferred
- Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Proposal and tender opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
Stabilization (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 216 MSI
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