Expression of Interest Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDS at Abt Global

Beşiktaş, Marmara Region, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GEDSI Leadership, Safeguarding Leadership, International Development, Humanitarian Programs, Pacific Contexts, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Advice, Capacity Strengthening, Program Design, Strategy Implementation, Child Protection, PSEAH, People Leadership, Influencing Skills, Evidence-Informed, Compliance

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

* Pacific Program roles in-country * Roles may be short or long-term, depending on program needs We invite Expressions of Interest from experienced GEDSI and Safeguarding experts who are passionate about advancing equitable, inclusive and safe development outcomes across the Pacific region. We are seeking senior technical leaders to provide strategic oversight, operational leadership and technical excellence across donor-funded development programs to strengthen outcomes for women, girls, people with disabilities and marginalised communities across Pacific contexts. Working closely with government counterparts and civil society partners, you will play a critical role in ensuring programs are inclusive, accountable, evidence-informed and compliant with donor safeguarding requirements. We are interested in hearing from professionals who bring: * Demonstrated senior experience in GEDSI and safeguarding leadership within international development or humanitarian programs * Strong understanding of Pacific contexts, including government systems, civil society and community-based approaches * Experience of leading the design and implementation of GEDSI strategies and mainstreaming approaches for donor-funded programs (preferably DFAT), including safeguarding compliance * Capacity to providing technical advice and capacity strengthening to program teams and partners * Experience in ensuring robust implementation of Child Protection, PSEAH and safeguarding related policies in line with donor and organisational requirements * Strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills * A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven leadership style To register your interest, please submit a CV highlighting your relevant GEDSI, safeguarding and Pacific experience. We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing Date: 19 March 2026 (11:59pm AEST) What We Offer Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

These senior technical leadership roles involve providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, and technical excellence across donor-funded development programs in the Pacific region. The core function is ensuring programs are inclusive, accountable, evidence-informed, and compliant with donor safeguarding requirements while working with government and civil society partners.