Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Associate, Cote d?Ivoire

In close collaboration with the GGGI Cote d’Ivoire Office, the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Associate will ensure appliance of GGGI standards for GESI. The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Associate will steer the portfolio of projects, engaging with other members of the country team, and with external stakeholders.

The GESI Associate will be based in GGGI Office in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. S/he will report directly to the country representative.

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

PURPOSE

The Gender and Social Inclusion Associate will provide technical advice and guidance to other staff members and lead capacity building of internal staff and government officials in the area of gender, social inclusion, and safeguards. The GESI Associate will act as focal point on all GESI-related activities and tasks, maintaining a proactive attitude to perform pre-identified GESI-related activities, as well as identify and pursue new/unidentified opportunities to enhance GGGI’s impact on gender quality and social inclusion.

ENGAGEMENT

The GESI Associate must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people within and outside of GGGI. S/he is expected to:

• Support Project Managers and work cross cuttingly with all projects of the Cote d’Ivoire GGGI’s portfolio.
• Assist staff to better integrate gender equality, poverty reduction, social inclusion, and safeguards aspects in projects, country programs and their communications.
• Promote and maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders at the national and subnational levels to promote GGGI’s visibility and leadership in GESI and green growth-related matters.

  DELIVERY

  In close collaboration with Project Managers and the Country Representative, the GESI Associate is expected to:

  • Support the integration of gender equality, poverty reduction and social inclusion outcomes, outputs, activities and indicators in project proposals.
  • Assist in developing strategies for mobilizing gender-responsive and inclusive, sustainable green finance across GGGI's program.
  • Assist organizing and facilitating capacity development/training workshops to staff/consultants, counterparts and beneficiaries about the gender and social dimensions of green growth. It is expected to provide conclusions and recommendations.
  • Support the design and implementation of methodologies to promote meaningful participation of vulnerable and/ disadvantaged populations throughout the project cycle.
  • Demonstrate success stories in GESI and their relation to green growth to staff members/consultants, counterparts, donors and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to developing GESI knowledge products, briefs and presentations.
  • Propose GESI-disaggregated indicators to facilitate and improve monitoring and reporting processes.
  • Design and conduct gender equality and social inclusion onboarding sessions for new GGGI staff.

    REQUIREMENTS

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Law, Anthropology, Sociology, Social and Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Economics, Human Rights or other relevant degree;
    • Experience in supporting the design and implementation of GESI strategies and activities under the framework of sustainable development projects and programs.
    • Preferred at least 3 years of relevant experience.
    • Verbal and written fluency in English and French
    • Experience working directly with one or more departments of multilateral or bilateral development institutions is desirable and would be an advantage.
    • Proven experience and expertise with environmental and social safeguards is an advantage.
    • Experience of working with international organizations, multilateral development banks etc.
    • Understanding of the institutional arrangements and processes for public investment is a plus.

      FUNCTIONAL

      • Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, shares easily knowledge with others both internally and externally.
      • Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
      • Excellent English and Spanish oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.
      • Measured confidence to take on demanding work or put forward views when they may be challenged.
      • Stay calm in a crisis and overcome conflict easily, handle competing demands, overcomes setbacks, welcome and learn from feedback.
      • Entrepreneurial and innovative in spirit and approach, with a comprehensive understanding of the significance of green growth to developing and emerging countries, as well as the financial implications and deep understanding of financial instruments that can fund climate ambitions and initiatives.

        CORPORATE

        • Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
        • Promote the optimum use of public resources.
        • Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
        • Process and share information easily.
        • Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
        • Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
        • Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge. WORKING CONDITIONS

          The GESI Associate is a National Position at X6 grade level in GGGI’s national salary scale. The salary range for the position starts at USD 23,520 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.

          GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.

          The chosen candidate is expected to be based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire and will report directly to the Country Representative.

          Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.