Gender Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Perform a gender analysis of the rice production segment for each country at the cluster level to effectively engage our target demographics;

• Assist PMOs in incorporating and leveraging the project’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GEI) practices within their action plans;

• Create and contribute to the preparation of training materials and capacity-building modules focused on GEI topics for the PMOs’ gender focal points (PFG), clients (producers), and OPA offices;

• Aid in the formulation and execution of a strategy to guarantee sustainable access to quality agricultural land for young rice farmers, especially young women;

• Facilitate organized and inclusive community discussions to achieve consensus on solutions to challenges that hinder rice production by young women, young men, or individuals with disabilities;

• Conduct field visits as requested by the project to support and oversee the execution of the GEI action plan and prepare corresponding progress reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree in gender studies, sociology, or a related field, preferably a master’s degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in conducting gender analyses, delivering training, facilitating community engagement, and enhancing agricultural organizations on gender matters.

• Experience in gender equality and social inclusion within the agricultural sector, ideally in the rice value chain.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities in French, along with familiarity with social media platforms.

• Knowledge of local languages is advantageous.

• Competence with the institution’s standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

🏝️ Benefits

• Empowerment of youth within rice value chains

• Enhanced integration of gender equality and social inclusion in project initiatives