Overall purpose of the role:

The gender and social inclusion expert (GSIE) is stationed in Gode, Somali region where the project is operating. S/he is responsible for overall gender mainstreaming and social inclusion in the SA project in the intervention woredas.

Main tasks of the GSIE:

• Lead the project team in gender mainstreaming throughout the SA process to ensure   gender equality and social inclusion;
• Provide technical and coaching to SA project staff to facilitate key gender and social inclusion activities (e.g., gender analysis, tool application etc.) and collaboration with key stakeholders at woreda level;
• Plan own activities in coordination with the PC and M&E officer, including joint monitoring and technical support trips as needed;
• Participate in a regular reporting, identification and documentation of relevant gender practices;
• Support the PC to prepare grantee participation in regional and local meetings for gender and social inclusion related advocacy;
• Participate in and provide input to learning and capacity development events organized by the MA – actively network with GSIEs of other SA projects, and roll-out agreed gender and social inclusion actions to the project team;
• Participate in monitoring visits either planned by MA, government or and development partners.

Required No: 1