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The specialist is responsible for applying their expertise to enhance the organization's approaches in addressing social inequalities linked to gender and other intersecting identities. They lead the development and implementation of GESI policies, facilitate capacity-building workshops, and guide program teams to integrate gender-responsive actions into their work. The role demands at least 10 years of experience, a masters degree, and mastery of gender analysis and social inclusion practices. The specialist ensures compliance with international and national gender equality frameworks, promotes evidence-based program adjustments, and fosters an organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of gender equality and social inclusion strategies across PEI programs.
- Manage a team of 20 specialists and support staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance evaluation to drive effective GESI interventions.
- Conduct comprehensive gender analysis and social inclusion assessments to identify barriers and opportunities within poverty eradication initiatives.
- Develop and enforce organizational policies and frameworks related to gender equality and social inclusion to ensure programmatic alignment and compliance.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, and partners, to promote collaboration and inclusive decision-making.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities for diverse teams to enhance understanding and application of GESI principles.
- Monitor and report on progress of gender equality and social inclusion objectives, using qualitative and quantitative data to inform program adjustments.
- Advise program managers and senior leadership on best practices and emerging trends in gender and social inclusion within the context of poverty eradication.
- Support the development of funding proposals, concept notes, and reports by integrating comprehensive gender and social inclusion analyses.
- Champion an organizational culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all voices are represented and respected in program design and implementation.
Skills
Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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