Back Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Specialist

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Family Health International (FHI) 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Background:

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for a Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Specialist position for a community nutrition activity in Ethiopia. The Activity focuses on enhancing multisector coordination and accountability; improving nutrition practices and health-seeking behaviors; and strengthening delivery of quality nutrition services within USAID’s Feed the Future Zones of Influence.

Job Summary:

The Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Specialist position will provide communication and operational support to the Feed the Future Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity. The Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Specialist will provide support, mentoring, and expert advice to project leadership and USAID implementing partners to ensure that gender and youth inclusion issues are appropriately incorporated into activity design and implementation and that necessary data is tracked, monitored, and reported. They will design and lead trainings to build gender capacity and awareness of social inclusion approaches and issues.

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support, mentoring, and expert advice to other members of the project team, implementing partners, and Ethiopian stakeholders to ensure that gender, youth, and inclusion issues are appropriately incorporated into activity design and implementation.
• Ensure that necessary data related to gender, youth, and social inclusion is tracked, monitored and reported.
• Integrate gender and inclusion lenses into research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure gender and inclusion considerations are integrated into learning agendas and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approaches.
• Contribute to technical knowledge of good practices and gender-related gaps that can be used for performance analysis, review/adaptation of strategies and new approaches.
• Design and lead trainings to build gender capacity and awareness and strengthen stakeholder competencies in gender and inclusion issues.
• Conduct annual evaluations of GYSI to measure progress and improve project activities.
• Lead the development of diverse tools including material, scripts, guidelines and gender standards to support project interventions.

  Applied Knowledge & Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with providing technical support for research studies.
  • Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.
  • Broader knowledge of quality standards
  • Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.
  • Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
  • Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
  • Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

    Competencies:

    There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies, of greatest focus for this particular job will be:

    • Project Management (Planning and Time Management) - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
    • People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
    • Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
    • Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.

      Problem Solving & Impact:

      • Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors.
      • Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
      • Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
      • Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff
      • Networks with key internal and external personnel.
      • Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

        Supervision Given/Received:

        • Determines methods and procedures on new projects and assignments.
        • Serves as team lead and may mentor other lower-level personnel.
        • May supervisor junior level staff.
        • Typically reports to Deputy Chief of Party

          Education:

          • Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.

            Experience:

            • A minimum of 6+ years’ experience supporting gender and inclusion issues, ideally on USAID-funded projects.
            • Familiarity with USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy and Evaluation Policy preferred.
            • A minimum of three years’ experience training/facilitating large groups.
            • Proven ability to ensure gender diagnostics and integration in project strategy design, implementation and M&E.
            • Ability to act as a mentor and promoter of technical assistance.
            • Ability to manage sensitive situations and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders and government.
            • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and convey your vision to partners and colleagues.
            • Excellent analytical ability and organizational skills including materials development.
            • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse staff and stakeholders.
            • Proficiency in written and spoken English.

              Typical Physical Demands:

              • Typical office environment.
              • Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
              • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

                Technology to be Used:

                • Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

                  Travel Requirements:

                  • 10% - 25%

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