Фахівець/чиня з питань ґендеру, рівності та соціальної інтеграції (GESI) / Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy STTA position of Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer  position to work on the recently awarded Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity), a $90 million, multiyear contract funded by USAID.

Project Background

The purpose of the Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) is to reduce corruption incidence and risks to build back a better Ukraine. The Pro-Integrity Activity (also referred heretofore as the Activity) will work to achieve this purpose by addressing three independent objectives:

• Strengthen national level anti-corruption institutional capacity to advance corruption prevention, detection, and deterrence;
• Strengthen anti-corruption compliance and control in local governance;
• Advance transparency and accountability in resilience, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.

The Pro-Integrity Activity will pursue a problem-driven approach addressing the root causes through targeted objectives aligned with mission and U.S. government strategy.

 Position Description

The Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP), Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), GESI Advisor and other project leadership to ensure GESI-related considerations are effectively mainstreamed and integrated throughout Pro-Integrity technical, grants, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities. S/he will work to implement and monitor initiatives that benefit women, young people, LGBTQI+ persons, and other marginalized groups. The GESI Officer will support GESI Advisor in addressing gender gaps and other GESI-related issues that hinder Pro-Integrity implementation and recommend and support opportunities to empower vulnerable groups. 

 KEy Duties & Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with GESI Advisor and COP/DCOP ensure that all Pro-Integrity project activities intentionally incorporate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) considerations.
• Build the capacity of project staff to identify GESI-related needs and opportunities, as well as implement and monitor GESI-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with the COP, DCOP, and other leadership to implement strategies guiding inclusion efforts, ensuring periodic review and adaptation based on lessons learned.
• Assist in the development of research questions and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) indicators that account for gender, socioeconomic, and age-specific conditions in the project’s implementation contexts.
• Coordinate with MEL and communications teams to monitor, measure, and report on GESI-related activities and impacts within the Pro-Integrity project.
• Participate in annual portfolio reviews, contributing to adaptive management by assessing GESI impacts and making recommendations for improvements.
• Support the Pro-Integrity team, subcontractors, and grantees in identifying opportunities to integrate GESI considerations into tools, strategies, and processes to enhance social inclusion outcomes.
• Collaborate with grantees to develop and refine GESI plans that outline specific mechanisms for including youth, women, and marginalized groups in grant activities.
• Contribute to project reporting, work planning, and collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) initiatives by integrating GESI perspectives.
• Work with the communications team to develop materials that highlight new GESI resources, promote inclusion efforts, share lessons learned, and showcase success stories.

 Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, such as gender, sociology, or international development required (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including substantive prior experience conducting analyses, assessments, and research and designing, implementing, and managing GESI-related strategies, plans, and/or activities, ideally in the context of donor-funded development programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing GESI-related indicators and supporting related MEL and CLA activities, including demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Prior experience working on USAID-, FCDO-, or other international donor-funded development programs strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, and writing capacities. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint, required; additional demonstrated proficiency in the use of graphic arts/design, data visualization, and/or other applications relevant for the development of communications products preferred. 
• Fluency in Ukrainian with excellent oral and written communications skills required; professional proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English strongly preferred. 

Application Instructions

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to Відправити резюме

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Officer  position” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries where we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI Organization and Values

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries where we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.