Technical Specialist - Gender Equality and Disability Social Inclusion (GED at World Vision

Kandawalai, Northern Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, Project Management, Community Engagement, Training Delivery, Research, Technical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Documentation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Collaboration, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Field Experience, Language Proficiency

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities: The Technical Specialist –GEDSI, will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementing the project. S/he will ensure compliance with the donor and WV rules and regulations and ensure the timely submission of overall deliverables, including work plan, performance monitoring plan and other reports as required. The Technical Specialist – GEDSI, is responsible for providing technical advice to the project team for maximizing impact on women and other vulnerable/marginalized groups through project interventions to ensure their inclusion, participation and empowerment. Major Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team to ensure that the overall project takes a GEDSI transformative approach Lead the GEDSI Assessment of two project locations and formulate and lead the implementation of GEDSI Action Plan for the Project Ensure timely completion of proposed GEDSI related research and study component of the project and derive recommendations/approaches/strategies for effective interventions/implementation of activities Facilitate and ensure quality delivery of GEDSI trainings, other skills development initiatives targeting community facilitators Build relationships with local women-led/women focused community level groups/structures as well as other mainstream community structures Create and maintain the standard documentation as per the Grant requirements Ensure that the project coordinators/team members/community facilitators are supported to conduct lessons learnt events at community level Timely submission of monthly/quarterly progress reports including facilitating the project coordinators to provide necessary evidence-based information for mid– year and Annual reports Required qualifications, experience & competencies At least 4 years of experience in the development sector with sound subject knowledge, programmatic and field experiences in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Bachelor’s degree/post graduate diploma in Gender Studies/ Human Rights/Development Studies or Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences with relevant subject knowledge and field experience Prior experience in leading/implementing projects of similar nature and ability to think, plan and communicate strategically Experience in effective delivery of GEDSI related project activities at community level Good knowledge in English and Sinhala (knowledge in Tamil is preferred). Excellent writing skill is essential. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Responsibilities

The Technical Specialist – GEDSI will provide technical leadership and ensure adherence to programmatic quality in project implementation. Responsibilities include leading GEDSI assessments, facilitating trainings, and ensuring timely submission of reports.