Position Type: Short-Term Consultancy

Location: In-Country

 

Estimated Level of Effort: Between 10-25 days, approximately (will differ based on specific assignment)

ECODIT is an international development firm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally- and socially responsible development around the world. We provide technical assistance services ranging from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to the design and implementation of long-term multi-million-dollar projects. Since its founding in 1993, ECODIT has provided professional services through more than 250 projects/contracts to diverse clients in more than 60 countries. Building on our track record of success, we have continuously expanded the depth and breadth of our expertise in the water, energy, environment, and governance sectors.

Position Summary

ECODIT is seeking Gender Experts to support gender analyses with the five-year USAID Gender Leadership, Equity, and Advancement for Development (LEAD) Program. The Program provides technical assistance and forward-leading programmatic support, thought leadership, and knowledge dissemination in gender integration to USAID Missions and Bureaus across sectors and focus areas. LEAD also supports Operating Units (OUs) in the implementation of the 2018 Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act and USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy (Gender Policy) as operationalized through Automated Directive System (ADS) 205. LEAD is managed by USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub (GenDev).

 

 

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Gender Experts will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• With team lead, co-draft the gender analysis methodology, which includes a work plan/schedule, a list of key stakeholders to interview, and research questions guides. 
• Contribute to a review of existing literature, including USAID and third-party gender analyses, critical and feminist research papers, reports, policy documents, evaluations, and quantitative data sets.
• Conduct primary data collection as needed to address the information gaps from the literature review. This may involve in-depth interviews and focus groups. Participate in onboarding sessions and daily coding sessions with the research team.
• With team lead, co-facilitate a validation and prioritization workshop.
• With team lead, draft and finalize a 15-page gender analysis report with substantive annexes.
• Adhere to ECODIT’s ethical, quality, and environmental policies.

 

Gender Analysis Report

 

Page Length: The report will be up to 15 pages (excluding annexes).

Content:

• Background (1/2 page): Clearly articulates the purpose of the analysis.
• Context (2-3 pages): Provide a high-level overview of the gender equality context, integrating relevant country- or region-level data disaggregated by sex, gender, and other factors. Include call-out boxes (or other) on key social norms and GBV risks. Include a tight narrative summary of desk review findings by domain (1 paragraph per domain, with citations).
• Findings and recommendations (12 pages): Include a summary statement of each priority finding, tagged to specific strategy or activity objectives. For each finding, include a concrete, actionable recommendation; notes on implementation (i.e. new, ongoing, scale up); and a suggested indicator or monitoring and measurement strategy.
• Annexes:
• Gender Analysis and Integration Matrix (GAIM)
• Gender data visualizations
• Methodology and limitations
• List of key stakeholders consulted (redacted for privacy and confidentiality as needed)
• Interview and focus group guides
• References and sources cited

 

 

 Required Qualifications:

 

• Master’s degree in social sciences or a related field (e.g., gender and women’s studies, sociology, anthropology, development studies, geography, and environmental studies).
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research on issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment in focus country.
• Expertise in or knowledge of at least one specific area of gender studies (i.e. women’s economic empowerment, gender-based violence, or social norms) or international development sector (i.e. Education, Health, Environment, Democracy Human Rights and Governance).
• Knowledge of country government gender policies, activities, and mainstreaming programs, and stakeholders and development partner engagement in the gender space.
• Experience and expertise working with priority population groups: LGBTQI+ individuals, individuals with a disability, and/or youth preferred.
• Understanding of Do No Harm principles and trauma-informed approaches preferred.
• Experience with USAID programming and donor requirements preferred.
• Conversant in English; fluent in national language/s
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ECODIT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at  recruiter@ecodit.com. Please reference the position in your email.

ECODIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. ECODIT is an E-Verify and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.