Description
Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise on national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food.
Project Summary
Tetra Tech is implementing the five-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Empower Nigeria Activity. Building on a decade of Power Africa success, Empower Nigeria aims to reduce energy poverty by expanding access to affordable and reliable electricity in Nigeria. Power Africa Empower Nigeria will focus on increasing electricity generation capacity, improving access to on- and off-grid electricity, and supporting Nigeria's national and state-level energy planning through four key strategic outcomes: addressing policy and regulatory challenges, enhancing transmission capacity, scaling the off-grid sector, and resolving liquidity issues within the electricity sector.
Position Summary
Tetra Tech is recruiting a Gender Specialist to ensure gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) integration across all Empower Nigeria activities. The Gender Specialist will be responsible for planning, designing, delivering, and reporting on GESI-related tasks contributing to Empower Nigeria's overall goal and targets. This position is full-time.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop project- and activity-specific gender equality and social inclusion assessments and analyses, in accordance with USAID ADS 205 and the USAID Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy (2023), based on previous analyses conducted, literature review, and fieldwork involving primary data collection and/or collaboration with local partners. Identify problems faced in the energy sector in different countries in the region and provide strategic recommendations for successful design and implementation of Empower Nigeria activities.
- Based on GESI analysis, develop annual GESI strategies and action plans for Empower Nigeria implementation, including but not limited to:
- Increase women's representation in Nigeria's energy sector workforce,
- Support women's entrepreneurship in the sector,
- Engage men for gender equality in Nigeria's energy sector workplaces,
- Support gender-lens investing opportunities.
- Develop Terms of References, Scopes of Works, concept notes, and any other documents related to planning and design of gender equality and social inclusion-related activities.
- Provide on-demand technical assistance and advisory for project staff and Empower Nigeria stakeholders including capacity building and training to support gender integration into Empower Nigeria's energy sector activities.
- Collaborate with project staff to ensure gender integration across Empower Nigeria activities based on GESI assessment, strategies and action plan.
- Support implementation of activities related to gender equality and social inclusion assessments by organizing events, meetings, or trainings, or other relevant engagements as needed.
- Provide inputs for GESI integration into Empower Nigeria Annual Work Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and communications plans and materials.
- Document and report on project activities, conduct technical reviews and prepare technical presentations, reports, strategy papers and other deliverables as required by Empower Nigeria.
- Implement GESI activities as outlined in the GESI strategies and action plan and support all components of the project to execute GESI related activities.
- Contribute to the program goals and Tetra Tech contractual objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in international affairs, international development, gender studies, anthropology, sociology, environmental science, energy, or another related field.
- Eight years of GESI analysis and/or implementation experience required.
- Adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with GESI analysis and/or GESI integration within energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Effective organizational, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, while providing strong attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent in international affairs, international development, gender studies, anthropology, sociology, environmental science, energy, or another related field.
- Energy sector experience in Nigeria.
- Operations and/or project management experience related to organizing trainings, meetings, or stakeholder engagements.
- Previous experience with USAID.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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