Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor

GESI Mainstreaming and Technical Support:

• Lead the integration of gender equality and social inclusion into all aspects of project planning implementation and monitoring.
• Conduct gender and inclusion analyses to identify barriers that affect equitable access to WASH and trachoma elimination services.
• Support the development of GESI-responsive strategies guidelines and tools in collaboration with the Behaviour Change Communication and MEL teams.
• Ensure that women youth and persons with disabilities are meaningfully engaged in community structures such as WASHCOs School WASH Clubs and Clean Home Competitions.
• Provide technical support to government and partner staff to apply GESI principles in programme delivery.
• Gives input to the Project Manager and project partners to meet the agreed objectives and realize successful interventions
• Identifies opportunities and areas for improvement to ensure quality delivery.

Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening:

• Identify the knowledge gaps and organize and facilitate training sessions for Health and Education Bureau staff Woreda focal persons and community facilitators on gender inclusion and social accountability.
• Support the integration of GESI in the Health Extension Programme school hygiene education and community-led sanitation initiatives.
• Strengthen local womens and youth groups to enhance their leadership and participation in hygiene promotion and environmental improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with regional institutions and CSOs to promote disability inclusive.

Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting:

• Support the development of GESI indicators and monitor participation and benefit-sharing among different social groups.
• Work closely with the MEL team to track progress on gender and inclusion outcomes using disaggregated data.
• Coordinate with the project SBCC Advisor Capacity Building Advisor and the Water and Sanitation Construction Engineer ensure the gender disaggregated record keeping
• Document lessons learned case studies and good practices on gender and inclusion to inform adaptive programming.
• Contribute to periodic project reviews and donor reporting on GESI integration.
• Continuous assessment of the effectiveness of GESI trainings to partners and beneficiaries of the project on gender equality and social inclusion.
• Visit project field staff promote and encourage initiation of gender equality social inclusion innovative ideas.
• Present the quarterly plans and reports in the national level quarterly meetings.
• Regularly communicate with the project manager national and regional team members and other project stakeholders about project progress and challenges at the national and regional levels.

Partnership Coordination and Advocacy

• Strengthen collaboration with government offices such as the Bureau of Women and Social Affairs the Health Bureau and the Education Bureau to institutionalize GESI in WASHNTD integration.
• Engage with local leaders faith-based organizations and community influencers to promote equitable social norms and inclusive behaviour change.
• Represent the project in regional and national GESI and WASH coordination platforms and learning events.
• Advocate for policy and institutional improvements that advance gender equality and inclusion in the trachoma elimination agenda.
• Support other Peoject in the Water sector in areas of GESI
• Represent SNV in the national and regional coordination forums/meetings Working Groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project manager and Water sector Lead.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Gender Studies Sociology Social Work Development Studies Public Health Community Development or a related social science field.
• At least four years of experience in GESI. WASH or health related experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in Local language of the project implementation area and English languages as a working language of SNV.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed WAS or Health and Capacity Building of community and government staff and institutions.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong track record in meeting deliverables and donor deadlines.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Competent and motivated result driven and quality orientation.
• Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions.
• Team player and able and willing to perform tasks to make the project successful.

Competencies:

• Problem analysis
• Communication
• Focus on quality
• Result orientation
• Perseverance

Additional Information :

Contract Type: National - Full time

Expected start date:  1st January 2026

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on budget availability and performance. 

How to Apply 
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on November 24th 2025. 

Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If your experience and skills match the positions requirements we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time