Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Advisor

Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) is a core pillar for ensuring the effectiveness inclusiveness and sustainability of the TRVC project. GEDSI Advisor plays a critical role in guiding the systematic integration of GEDSI across all stages of the project from design to implementation and learning. This includes guiding GEDSI mainstreaming in program design and implementation supporting enterprises and partners in adopting inclusive practices strengthening the capacity of project stakeholders and ensuring the effective integration of GEDSI within monitoring evaluation and learning systems. The Advisor will also facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders contribute to knowledge and learning management and promote the use of evidence-based approaches to achieve inclusive and tangible outcomes.

Under the leadership of the Team Leader and in collaboration with Project Coordinator and Project team GEDSI Advisor will be responsible for the following activities:

1. Provide strategic leadership for GEDSI integration

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to guide the integration of GEDSI across company engagement ensuring alignment with project objectives and SNV best practices. 
• Oversee and provide quality assurance for technical support activities including coordinating GEDSI consultants and liaising with relevant stakeholders to support Companies in developing and implementing seasonal and project-cycle GEDSI Action Plans.
• Monitor the application and implementation of GEDSI criteria technical guidelines and related frameworks across Companies ensuring consistency and quality of implementation.
• Assess the relevance and effectiveness of GEDSI tools and criteria; recommend strategic adjustments to enhance impact and scalability. practical needs and project objectives.

2. Lead GEDSI capacity building and knowledge development

• Design and lead a comprehensive capacity-building strategy on GEDSI for project staff companies and key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic oversight and technical inputs into the development and refinement of training materials toolkits and technical guidance notes.
• Oversee post-training application and recommend follow-up capacity strengthening interventions where needed.

3. Coordinate the implementation of provincial GEDSI Coordination Program

• Take leading role in providing technical support and coordination for the development and implementation of annual workplan of provincial GEDSI Coordination program.
• Engage with PMUs and relevant stakeholders to strengthen alignment ownership and quality of the program implementation.
• Monitor overall progress and performance and provide recommendations and solutions to ensure quality delivery of the project.

 4. Lead GEDSI integration in Monitoring reporting and learning (MEL) Framework

• Lead the development and refinement of GEDSI-related tools methodologies and approaches for data collection measurement and reporting in alignment with the projects MEL framework.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure GEDSI indicators is effectively integrated into the projects MEL framework indicators and data systems.
• Oversee implementation progress of GEDSI component outcomes and indicators in line with TRVC workplan and MEL framework
• Work closely with the MEL team to ensure data quality consistency and integrity and that GEDSI-related data is systematically collected validated and analyzed.
• Consolidate analyze and prepare periodic reports technical reports and thematic updates on GEDSI implementation with recommendations and lesson learnt

5. Knowledge management learning and communications

• Coordinate to collect consolidate and document case studies success stories lessons learned and good practices on GEDSI to promote successful GEDSI models and lessons learned among partners and provincial stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge products contribute to learning scaling and influencing broader program and partner practices.
• Collaborate with the Communication team to develop communication products learning briefs and knowledge-sharing materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to SNV GESI standards and learning for the country office and for global learning
• Other duties as assigned by line manager

Qualifications :

• Vietnamese
• Advanced degree in Gender Studies Development Studies Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in gender equality disability and social inclusion within development programs with strong experience in mainstreaming GEDSI across the full project cycle.
• Demonstrated experience working on DFAT-funded programs or applying DFATs GEDSI framework including integrating GEDSI into program design implementation and MEL systems.
• Strong experience in developing GEDSI strategies tools and methodologies and in leading capacity building coaching and technical advisory for diverse stakeholders.
• Solid expertise in integrating GEDSI into Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) including indicator development gender analysis and assessment.
• Experience in integrating GEDSI principles into climate-smart agriculture carbon-related initiatives or sustainable value chains is an advantage.
• Experience working with the private sector on integrating GEDSI
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in English.
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Competency

•  Problem Analysis
• Communication
• Coaching
• Focus on quality
• Result Orientation
• Persuasiveness

Additional Information :

Contract Type: Employment contract 

Contract Duration: 12 months full-time with possibility of extension

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Duty Station: Hanoi

Travel to Projects: Travel within Mekong Delta is expected

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Working at SNV:

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of experts. For more information please visit our website: to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 5.00pm on 2nd June 2026.

SNV reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline if the appropriate candidate is identified.

Vetting:

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time