Gender, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Specialist

  • Mid-level
  • Posted on 8 March 2022

Job Description

About Us

We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working on some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies, and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.

Job Title: Gender, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Specialist

Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict and Governance

Reports To: Chief of Party

Type: Regular Full-Time

Classification: This is a managerial, exempt level position and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Overview:

IBTCI is currently seeking a Gender, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Specialist for a proposal for USAID/Kenya and East Africa Mission’s Localization, Inclusion and Sustainability activity. The purpose of this project is to support USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) staff and stakeholders to be more efficient, effective, transparent, inclusive, and skilled in achieving development outcomes. Enhancing USAID/KEA’s organizational project design; programming; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) objectives, and mission wide localization efforts is critical to ensure the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS) are implemented with a heightened focus on working with local partners. Elevating local voices and co-developing and co-creating our programs with local partners, including marginalized populations, girls and women, and youth, is key to the Mission and Agency’s priorities. This position is contingent on award.

In line with executive order 14035, the U.S. government aims increase the diversity of our workforce; increase our partnerships with non-traditional actors; integrate the most marginalized voices into our programming; and ensure staff is effectively listening and responding to the voices of local communities and partner nations. USAID/KEA is committed to implementing this vision. The Mission aims to raise awareness among Mission staff, Kenyan stakeholders, and implementing partners about the value of DEIA; further, integrate DEIA approaches into the Program Cycle; continue to diversify Mission partnerships while encouraging existing partners to incorporate promising DEIA approaches, and incorporate DEIA promising practices into all components of the Mission’s human resource processes.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement capacity and learning needs assessments pertaining to Gender/DEIA to ensure interventions are designed to enable or serve all people equitably;
  • Incorporate Gender/DEIA practices into all components of the Mission’s human resources processes;
  • Raise awareness among Mission staff, Kenya Stakeholders, and implementing partners about the value of Gender/DEIA;
  • Integrate Gender/DEIA approaches into the program cycle
  • Provide post-training follow up activities that may include formal or informal MEL-related mentoring and coaching with regards to aspects of Gender/DEIA;
  • Serve as a point of contact with USAID, IPs, and local partners and stakeholders as it relates to Gender/DEIA practices and integration;
  • Support verification systems to ensure participation of women through monitoring activities, disaggregating by sex all person-level indicator data it collects, and analyzing data for gender differential effects;
  • Provide support to local implementing partners to include women/girl-focused organizations and networks;
  • Assist with conducting briefings with USAID and other stakeholders, when necessary;
  • Participate with other team members in tasks such as data triangulation, presentations, and report writing;
  • Adhere to USAID, IBTCI, and local rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures (including USAID FARS and ADS);
  • Adhere to IBTCI project communication protocol;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Project or program management experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience with USAID-funded projects.
  • Development and oversight of Gender/DEIA-informed monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for clients.
  • Advanced skills in capacity building and localization with qualifications in Gender/DEIA.
  • Familiarity with USAID’s objectives, approaches and operations, particularly related to MEL, is a plus.
  • Prior experience working in Kenya preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in working in Kiswahili is preferred (Reading, Writing and Speaking preferred)

Minimum Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in the fields of gender, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in a senior capacity;
  • Understanding of MEL and Capacity Building approaches for supporting local organizations and local government actors;
  • Demonstrated success in leading or supporting cross-functional transformational initiatives, supporting the development and implementation of gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies, and stewarding collaborative processes across multiple stakeholders;
  • Experience in advising and supporting senior management;
  • Experience in the management and coordination of teams, including external consultants; and
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence.

Education: Master’s degree (or higher) in a sector relevant to training and capacity building (e.g., gender studies, DEIA studies, economics, public policy, international relations, statistics, political science, health, education, agriculture, etc.).

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones. Travel is essential and may include travel to fragile and conflict-affected areas. An average of 25%-35% travel for project implementation and/or project management duties. Percentages may vary depending on IBTCI business needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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About the Organization

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients' missions.