Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor

at  GOAL

ABOUT US

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

GESI TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SKILLS STRENGTHENING

• Provide technical guidance to support teams in undertaking GESI analysis processes
• Support country teams to integrate GESI-related data and analyses into country programme activity plans, strategies, budgets, monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, etc.
• Support the identification and ongoing development of GESI Focal Points and provide mentorship to them
• Conduct potential country visits to support, monitor and provide recommendations
• Support staff knowledge and skills strengthening in GESI

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven Experience of working on GESI at an advisory level ideally with a global NGO
• Facilitated cross-departmental initiatives on GESI
• Demonstratable experience of supporting organisational cultural change and influencing and supporting change without authority
• Experience of providing external technical representation within a range of contexts, e.g. technical networks, donors, academia
• Skilled in data analysis, identifying and mitigating risks, trends and exclusions
• Interest in and passion for gender equality, social inclusion and women’s empowerment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in development and/or humanitarian organisations
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French and/or Arabic
• Skilled in research design

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie
If employed in Ireland, GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document

JOB PURPOSE

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) are core to GOAL’s operations. GOAL recognizes GESI as vital for development outcomes. The GESI Advisor ensures GESI is integrated into GOAL’s strategy, operations, and across departments, offering guidance on embedding gender equality and social inclusion into analyses, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The successful candidate will drive transformative change by addressing the root causes of gender inequality and exclusion in humanitarian and development programming. As part of the Programme Technical team, they work with multiple teams to develop, communicate, support and monitor progress towards GESI in GOAL’s work.

ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.