Regional Gender & Inclusion Specialist, GPE

Regional Gender & Inclusion Specialist, GPE

Job #: req30598

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Operations

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Paris, France

Required Language(s): English, French

Closing Date: 12/17/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Are you a very passionate advocate for education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat (GPE) would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position will be based initially in Paris but may be relocated if business needs arise that make it necessary to do so.

The Regional Gender Specialist serves as the gender focal point for the regional team: ensuring gender and inclusion are hardwired throughout the region's work; contributing to review processes; supporting CELs and CPOs on related needs; and providing assistance to Partner Countries as needed.

Duties And Accountabilities

1. Leads country engagement on the gender workstream for all countries in the region with additional support where needed from gender practice.
2. Advises countries on gender considerations and best practices.
3. Advises countries and partners on support available related to gender equality.
4. Coordinates with Country Engagement Lead and Country Program Officer to integrate gender into GPE workstreams.
5. Facilitates collaboration between partners and countries on gender issues.
6. Facilitates cross country learning and exchange on gender issues.
7. Provides inputs (using GPE’s gender tool and inclusion questions) on pre-grant and grant submissions.
8. Assists in facilitating the links with relevant organizations who can provide further support for the gender components in the Enabling Factor Analysis and as needed by the country.
9. Serves as early challenge function for regional team on gender and inclusion issues.
10. Reviews grant applications for their region to ensure compliance with GPE standards relating to PSEAH risk.
11. Participates in engagement memo meetings.
12. Provides regular updates on gender activities, monitors gender risk rating per country and reports gender outcomes to Gender and Inclusion Hub.

Selection Criteria

Education

Master’s/Bachelor's degree in education, economics, public policy, social sciences, international development or a relevant related field which includes a significant element of gender technical content.

Experience

Minimum 5 years' (if Master's) or 7 years' (if Bachelor's) directly relevant experience in gender equality in education (or in another social sector), leading approaches to gender mainstreaming, capacity development programs, and approaches to improving learning outcomes. Developing country experience supporting education sector reform, policy making and implementation. Experience in the inclusion of other marginalized populations (e.g., children with disabilities, ethnic/linguistic minorities, refugees) will be an asset.

Competencies

1. Accountability & Results Focus
2. Adaptability
3. Collaboration & Teamwork
4. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
5. Planning & Organizing
6. Foundational Technical Knowledge in Education & Development
7. Partner Engagement Skills
8. Policy Dialogue Skills
9. Thematic Expertise

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION

Term appointments include, but are not limited to, medical benefits, including dental and vision, Staff Retirement Plan, financial assistance program, life & disability insurance, comprehensive leave policy (minimum 26 days/annum) and parental leave policy (50-100 days).

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, creed, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.

Individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions of the role and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.