Plan International is an independent, non-governmental, humanitarian development organization that promotes children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this power is often stifled by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is children who are most affected. Working with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive to create a more just world by addressing the root causes of the challenges faced by girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth to adulthood. We empower children to prepare for and cope with crises and disasters. We advocate for change in practices and policies at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building strong partnerships for children for 80 years and are now active in over 70 countries.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on inclusive quality education, skills and opportunities for youth employment and entrepreneurship, sexual and reproductive health and rights, early childhood development and gender-sensitive child protection. Child protection is fundamental to everything we do. Plan International Zambia has programme areas (PAs) in Central, Luapula and Eastern provinces, including Lusaka, where the country office is located.
Plan International Zambia is seeking to recruit a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Technical Advisor. The GESI Advisor represents Plan International on a “core team” of technical experts, who will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) 30×30 programme. The “core team” will lead the implementation of all programme outputs. The GESI Advisor will be responsible for ensuring that all biodiversity conservation initiatives supported by the program are gender transformative. The position will report to the Program Manager who will be based in the country office in Lusaka.
The full position profile is available at this link: GESI Technical Advisor_JD.pdf
Do you have what it takes to succeed in this role?
Essential
Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Development Studies or Sociology
At least 10 years of technical leadership experience in the design and implementation of development programs focused on promoting gender equality and social inclusion. Experience working in large, complex, donor-funded programs implementing results-oriented projects. Experience working with gender stakeholders, including proven ability to work with vulnerable groups, indigenous peoples, NGOs and CSOs across Zambia. Experience working with/through partners, including technical capacity in implementing partner organizations and government staff.
Desirable:
Deep technical knowledge and practical experience of gender dynamics and challenges related to women’s empowerment in Zambia. Good understanding of the contextual challenges faced by communities in Zambia, including discriminatory gender norms and gender dynamics, as well as solid experience of working in the country. Strong public presentation skills and ability to represent GESI’s program strategy to a variety of audiences, including government officials, donors, academic institutions, civil society, community representatives, and others as required. Strong analytical skills and professional experience in conducting gender assessments. Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines, competing priorities and minimal supervision
Location: Lusaka, Country Office
Reporting to: Program Manager
Grade: Hay Level 16
End date: 21 January 2025
Please note that this position is subject to contract award.
Plan International offers equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
We aim for Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have special responsibilities to the children we come into contact with and must not contribute to their harm or danger. A series of pre-employment checks will be carried out in accordance with Plan International’s Child and Young Person Protection Policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Programme. In accordance with this programme, we will request information from candidates’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or about incidents that are under investigation when the candidate has left employment. By submitting an application, the candidate confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Early application is recommended as we will review applications during the posting period and reserve the right to close the posting early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment. For more information and to apply before 21 January 2025, go to: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Lusaka-Gender-Equality-and-Social-Inclusion-%28GESI%29-Technical-Advisor/1160608101/.
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