Consultant – Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Expert

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

. Assess the existing Jahez GEDSI Action Plan and its implementation status .

Posted 9/24/2026contractRemote • JordanSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, and Social Inclusion programming, with a strong focus on developing and implementing GEDSI technical support workplans and capacity-building initiatives. Proficient in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, with a solid understanding of safeguarding and inclusive development approaches.

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GEDSI Technical SupportCapacity-Building InitiativesMonitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)Gender Equality ProgrammingDisability Inclusion

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Hard Skills

GEDSI IndicatorsData DisaggregationTraining Needs AssessmentCurriculum DevelopmentReport WritingAnalytical SkillsFacilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsRisk AssessmentAdaptive Actions

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsFacilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced University Degree in Gender StudiesAdvanced University Degree in Social SciencesAdvanced University Degree in International DevelopmentAdvanced University Degree in Public PolicyAdvanced University Degree in Human RightsAdvanced University Degree in SociologyAdvanced University Degree in Disability Studies

Industry Keywords

FCDO-Funded ProjectsBilateral DonorsMultilateral DonorsClimate Change AdaptationDisaster Risk ReductionNatural Resource ManagementWater ManagementResilience ProgramsInclusive Development ApproachesIntersectionality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the existing Jahez GEDSI Action Plan and its implementation status
Develop a GEDSI technical support workplan, implementation schedule, and coordination mechanisms
Provide periodic GEDSI technical advisory and quality assurance updates
Review project activities, partner deliverables, reports, publications, communication materials, research methodologies, and stakeholder engagement activities
Identify GEDSI-related risks, gaps, opportunities, and corrective or adaptive actions
Deliver up to three structured GEDSI capacity-building sessions
Develop training needs assessments, curricula, presentation materials, practical tools, exercises, attendance records, feedback summaries, and learning reports
Support the MEL team and implementing partners with GEDSI indicators, data disaggregation, monitoring tools, reporting, evidence gaps, and lessons learned
Develop, adapt, and refine practical GEDSI tools and guidance materials
Provide GEDSI technical support for project reviews, donor missions, learning events, procurement and activity-planning documents, and communication campaigns
Prepare briefing notes, evidence summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation
Prepare a final GEDSI learning and recommendations report

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Human Rights, Sociology, Disability Studies, or a related discipline
At least 7 to 10 years of professional experience in gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion programming
Demonstrated experience integrating GEDSI into climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, water, environmental, or resilience programs
Proven experience working on FCDO-funded projects or with other major bilateral or multilateral donors
Strong understanding of safeguarding, intersectionality, and inclusive development approaches
Experience designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives
Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems with GEDSI-related indicators
Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills
Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, research organizations, and community stakeholders
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable
Application must include a CV, cover letter, and three references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Globally recruited consultancy position
Competitive remuneration rate
Seven-month contract duration
Multicultural, multicolor, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary working environment
Inclusive organization committed to diversity and gender equity