Job For Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist at Creative Associates International, 17th December, 2018

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support development programs throughout the country. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist Job ID: GENDE01407 Location: Abuja Job Type: Full-Time Position Summary

• The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) specialist will take a lead role in improving the quality and relevance of GESI activities related to activities in the upcoming West Africa Trade Hub activity.  The Gender Specialist will provide guidance on gender and social inclusion mainstreaming throughout project implementation. S/he will be responsible for gender and social inclusion analysis and gender strategy.

• This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.

• The project’s gender equality and social inclusion strategy is implemented in compliance with project work plan and client expectations;
• The project meets or exceeds required gender indicators established in the performance monitoring plan (PMP) and client reporting requirements; and
• The project successfully builds organizational capacity in project partners, government, and stakeholders to incorporate gender equality and social inclusion strategies and approaches that contribute to sustainability beyond the life of project.

• Contribute to grant development focusing on women SMEs and women entrepreneurship;
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities focusing on gender equity.
• Implement GESI analysis;
• Design GESI strategy;
• Conduct staff and partner training;
• Engage with project partners on gender equality and social inclusion mainstreaming;

• At least five (5) years’ technical experience in donor-funded gender programming.
• Experience with women-focused entrepreneurship programming is highly desired;
• English fluency required; French fluency preferred.
• At least a Masters’ degree in social studies, business, international development, or a related field (or, alternately, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 additional years of relevant experience);