Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor - Ukraine

Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is seeking a GESI Specialist to lead a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated $10M donor-funded project to support vulnerable populations through comprehensive, trauma-informed services; prevent and address human rights violations such as gender-based violence, exploitation, human trafficking, and conflict-related violence and abuses; and strengthen related policies and their implementation at the national and subnational levels.  

The GESI Advisor will provide technical guidance and holistic support to ensure that gender equality and social inclusion considerations as per ADS 205 and other relevant USAID policy documents are incorporated into all aspects of the CTIP/V activity. Duties of the GESI Advisor include leading any GESI-related analyses or studies, overseeing GESI data collection, coordinating with the COP and DCOP to outline strategic actions for GESI mainstreaming, developing and overseeing GESI integration into project strategies, ensuring these are consistent across the program, and consulting with marginalized populations and incorporating their perspectives into project strategies.

This role does not include any expatriate benefits. candidates must be eligible to work in country without sponsorship.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.  

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Contribute to the development of project strategy and work plans.  

• Work with survivor leaders, project staff, partners and Winrock Home office to design and implement protection approaches and to improve collaboration, referrals and joint actions by diverse stakeholders.  

• Develop tools and materials needed to effectively address the vulnerabilities of at-risk populations and needs of survivors and integrate GESI within the project strategies, activities, budgeting, communications and M&E plan. 

• Provide technical assistance to NGO partners, government of Ukraine counterparts, and communities to improve identification, case management and services for survivors of human rights violations, such as forced labor and sex trafficking gender-based violence and war-related violence and torture.  

• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant governmental, nongovernmental, and private sector organizations to implement effective protection mechanisms and services.  

• Collaborate internally and externally to synthesize, share and apply learning on methods that GESI; and create greater opportunities for inclusive design and participation.  

• In collaboration with other staff, support the identification of strategic partners to pilot and/or scale up innovative approaches to improve gender equity and social inclusion.  

• Provide technical advice and training to program staff and partners related to survivor-centered services, trauma-informed care, gender equity, women’s empowerment, and social inclusion. 

• Support the MEL Lead to plan the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant data, including reporting on all sex-, ethnicity and age-disaggregated data. Ensure that GESI outcomes and impacts (intended and unintended) are captured and reflected on.  

• Help facilitate adaptive management by contributing to “pause and reflect” sessions to take stock of progress and learning around gender and social inclusion approaches. 

• Lead the development and implementation of an GESI analyses and other related assessment. 

• Work with staff to ensure that activities are designed and implemented in accordance with the project’s gender equity and social inclusion action plan and address gender- and inclusion-specific considerations, needs and gaps. 

• Lead and/or support the implementation of gender and social inclusion considerations into studies and assessments. 

• Maintain a close working relationship with Winrock’s Senior Gender and Social Inclusion Adviser, to share learning, troubleshoot, and gain access to resources, tools, and support. 

• Represent the program at relevant events, stakeholder and donor meetings as appropriate.  

• Contribute to project quarterly and other reports. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

● Minimum of five (5) years work experience in a role related to USAID gender integration or social inclusion. Experience should demonstrate expertise in gender equality and social inclusion as it relates to CTIP, CRSV, or other closely related thematic areas.

● Experience working in positions that require excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network and maintain effective working relationships with diverse sets of stakeholders, in particular survivors.

● Relevant experience in GESI analysis, GESI training, and GESI integration throughout the program cycle.

● Fluency in English and Ukranian (both spoken and written).

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.  
  
At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.  
  
Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization.