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Nepal: Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Expert, Knowledge-Based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture

Apr 11, 2020 | Social Impact
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Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Project Objective:

Social Impact is conducting a midterm performance evaluation of USAID/Nepal's Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN II) project, implemented by Winrock International.

Since 2017, Winrock International has implemented the Knowledge-Based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN) II activity. This activity addresses four areas: (I) Improve the productivity of selected agricultural market systems; (II) strengthen the competitiveness, resilience, and inclusiveness of selected agricultural market systems; (III) strengthen the enabling environment of selected agricultural market systems; (IV) increase ability of vulnerable communities to act on business opportunities within selected market systems; and (V) apply collaboration, learning, and adaptation to market systems development.

The purpose of this midterm performance evaluation is to assess USAID/Nepal’s efforts to strengthen the performance of the selected agriculture market systems against performance indicators and targets.  The evaluation will examine efforts to strengthen key market actors’ roles in delivering services in the selected agriculture value chains and also examine the effectiveness on creating an enabling policy environment for private sector engagement in agriculture.  The findings from the evaluation will be used to determine whether the activity is on the right track and to generate recommendations for further improvement and adaptation during the remaining years.  The evaluation is also expected to contribute to the mission’s ongoing and future activities by generating evidence of good practices. The evaluation will be conducted April through August 2020, with anticipated data collection in program sites over a period of four weeks in July.

Position Description:

Social Impact is seeking a Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Expert with extensive knowledge of relevant GESI issues in Nepal. Under the guidance of the team lead, the GESI expert will work with the evaluation team to develop evaluation methodology to assess how the project has affected women and other vulnerable groups.

**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Nepali citizenship will be considered.**

Responsibilities:

  • Provide subject matter expertise in GESI topics in the Nepali context.
  • Deliver technical inputs in the preparation of reports, briefings, and presentations for USAID/Nepal.
  • Support the Team Leader, Agriculture Sector Specialist and other team members in conducting gender and social inclusion analysis.
  • Provide support in the drafting and editing of the final report as needed.

Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in a social science or relevant subject area.
  • Five years of experience conducting gender and social inclusion analysis.
  • Experience conducting evaluation or research studies.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Nepali development context and related issues.
  • USAID-funded project experience preferred.
  • Oral and written fluency in English.

Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

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Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.