Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist

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Save the Children US
Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

Save the Children US seeks a Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist. The GESI Specialist will work with Associate Vice President, Gender Equality to support the roll out and implementation of Save the Children’s new Gender Equality Strategy, the coordination of the Gender Equality Hub, and support resource mobilization efforts from private and public donors.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Technical Assistance (30%)

  • Support AVP, Gender Equality in developing innovative approaches to gender mainstreaming, gender equality, and inclusive development.
  • Support country offices in gender equality mainstreaming.
  • Participate in relevant professional communities.
  • Support the design of meetings, trainings, and workshops

Coordination (35%)

  • Act as a member of the SCUS Gender Equality Hub
  • Support the operations of the Gender Equality Hub
  • Support cross-organizational gender equality initiatives

​Public and Private Resource Mobilization (35%)

  • Support the development and submission of quality proposals in response to identified opportunities.
  • Support resource mobilization efforts for private donors and assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with donors as needed
Educational Background: 
High school diploma, plus a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience working on issues of gender equality and social inclusion
  • Experience coordinating communities of practice
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic and infectious approach to challenges

Highly Preferred:

  • Advanced Degree in Sociology, Anthropology or Gender Studies.
  • Experience in international development with a focus on gender equality and social inclusion.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training and capacity building programs. 
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world
  • A family friendly work environment
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time
  • Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
  • Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers
  • Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities, as well as language learning opportunities
How to Apply: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SAV1002STCF/JobBoard/7d92e82b-af74-464d-8...

Job Function: 
Social Work / Counseling

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Website: 
savethechildren.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
International
Disaster Relief / Public Safety
Youth / Children
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 19 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 19 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit