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USA: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

May 18, 2021 | Making Cents International
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Making Cents International is a results-driven small business founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since our founding in 1999, we have been fostering human potential and promoting economic opportunities for disadvantaged populations around the world. We have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries to date and are a trusted partner to public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.

Making Cents International is looking for senior-level gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) experts to support the design and delivery of GESI-focused strategies and interventions for projects funded by USAID and other clients. We seek experts with demonstrated experience and expertise in women’s economic empowerment and gender inclusion as well as social inclusion of other marginalized groups.

Experts will be expected to provide support in the following areas:

  • Conduct project-wide GESI analyses to identify constraints and opportunities for inclusion of women and other marginalized groups as well as specific gender-responsive research and analysis
  • Design GESI strategies and approaches and support integration of GESI principles across projects in economic opportunity and youth development sectors
  • Develop and/or adapt key tools and systems for GESI strategy implementation
  • Conduct socially inclusive and gender-responsive evaluations and impact assessments
  • Design GESI indicators for monitoring and evaluation plans and capture results on inclusion and empowerment
  • Support the design and delivery of GESI trainings
  • Promote Making Cents’ thought leadership and industry learning around GESI
  • Support clients and Making Cents’ technical and project delivery staff in knowledge management and adaptive learning strategies around GESI

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience
  • Working proficiency in French, Arabic, Spanish, or Russian preferred

Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.