Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Advisor
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Reporting to: Mekong Regional Water Governance Program Manager
Contract Type: 1 year, with possible extension
Category: National Category, C2
Start Date: June 2021
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the position is to support the equity of access, inclusion and participation across the planning, and implementation of activities under the Mekong Regional Water Governance program, with the focus on gender equality, social and disability inclusion, and people from indigenous and ethnic minorities.
- Core Responsibilities
- By working closely in partnership with the Mekong PMU team, and IP2 project consortium, the GEDSI advisor offers expert advice and support on inclusion that is informed by the GEDSI strategy and the Feminist Leadership for Transformative Change1 that guide the gender justice work in the Oxfam Confederation. The coordinator offers critical analysis, stakeholder engagement and advice to ensure alignment of program activities with back donor policy frameworks and guidelines on disability inclusion and gender equality. In particular, this position will:
- Develop, operationalize, and implement a GEDSI strategy and Action Plan for the Inclusion Project 2 through a consultative process that involves the project team, partners and the people we work with.
- Ensure GEDSI key indicators form part of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework at the regional and country levels for Oxfam, IR and partners.
- Development of user friendly tools and guidelines to support effective implementation of GEDSI by Project staff and partners.
- Maintain and enhance effective strategies and approaches, both mainstream and targeted, that are tailored for the context of the Mekong region.
- Lead on strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of gender equality focused activities in the project/program
- Lead and/or provide input on research that promotes GEDSI in water governance by Oxfam, partners and project stakeholders.
- Ensure that the program/project communication and key products are inclusive of GEDSI
- Work closely with regional team members and directly with partners to provide relevant GEDSI capacity training and support that utilizes key approaches outlined in the GEDSI strategy and/or suitable to the local context within the Mekong region.
- Regular field visits with the regional project team and partners to provide hands on support in designing and delivering high quality gender transformative approaches. This includes approaches that advocate for women’s rights, strengthen women’s leadership in water governance and enable women’s access and space for influencing at local and regional levels.
- THEMATIC AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Provide technical support to sharpen the stakeholder mapping, gender and power analysis and development of strategies that support GEDSI work at IP2 project and partner levels across the Mekong region.
- Knowledge and experience in the management of gender, women’s transformative leadership, disability and social inclusion programs, including current knowledge of international best practice.
- Expertise in applying a gender lens in developing and analyzing budgets and developing and implementing activities that are gender responsive and transformative.
- Play central role in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) processes to support GEDSI outcomes and indicators across the program, project and operations.
- Develop learning brief, lobbying note that captures notable GEDSI examples and achievements for sharing with internal and external stakeholders that align with the change that the Mekong Regional Water Governance program strategy would like to bring about.
- BUSINESS SERVICES
- Ensure GEDSI support is provided to Inclusion Project 2 staff and partners in all aspects of the project implementation.
- Maintain engagement with donor, regional and national partners and relevant government bodies
- Represent IP2 in relevant external meetings
- Build networks and collaborate with local and international organizations
- Participate actively in wider organizational development and change processes and teams.
- Contribute to the implementation and compliance of Oxfam administrative, health, safety and security policies and frameworks.
- CORE COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated experience in promoting GEDSI in national and regional programs.
- Proven experience in strategy development, including taking an inclusive and practical approach that promotes meaningful participation of communities and networks from local-regional levels.
- At least ten years relevant employment experience, preferably in the region; experience working in the water resources management/environment/energy is preferred
- Solid knowledge and analytical skills related to Gender Equality, Gender Justice in programming and commitment to gender equity principles.
- Degree in development studies, natural resources management or environmental management related field
- Excellent command of written and spoken English required plus fluency in a Mekong language(s)
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate to a variety of audiences, including the media, the public, government officials, NGOs, Oxfam, International Rivers and others
- A team player, who works well in a multi-cultural environment, communicates readily and shares learning with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries and officials
- Strong people and facilitation skills
- PREFERRED
- The ability and aptitude to learn quickly
- Creative and able to work well under pressure
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Prepared to undertake travel in the region and undertake some out of hours work
- Able to work alone but to judge when help is needed or there is an opportunity to share learning
- Photography experience.
- ALL STAFF ATTRIBUTES
- Problem Solving: Uses clear and innovative thinking to solve problems and ensures supervisors are made aware of any risks.
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development by actively participating in continuous learning.
- Self-Awareness: Is aware of own strengths and development needs and seeks to improve style, skills and performance including cultural and gender sensitivities.
- Adaptability: Adjusts approach and thinking to work effectively in a variety of situations and with different people.
- ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
- Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
- Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
- Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
- Organizational culture of Cambodia is feedback, can do attitude and walk the talk. Staff should adhere to these organizational cultural values to collaborate and contribute to the wellbeing of the organization.
