Social Inclusion Advisor - Kyrgyz Republic

Location : Bishkek, KyrgyzstanJob Id : 913# of Openings : 1Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Social Inclusion Advisor for its five-year program in the Kyrgyz Republic funded by USAID. The purpose of the planned activity is to increase citizen engagement and civil society resilience, as well as support citizen priorities and initiatives. This will be a full-time position based in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic and will be contingent on USAID approval . This role is open to Kyrgyz citizens only.The Social Inclusion Advisor will be primarily responsible for providing leadership across all interventions of the Activity to ensure DI is reaching women, people with disabilities, youth, elderly, and marginalized minorities. The Advisor will oversee activities related to GBV, gender integration, and social inclusion, and will lead ongoing gender analysis and advise on ways to bridge gender gaps across the gender spectrum in the Kyrgyz Republic.Responsibilities Participate in development and implementation of all interventions from a social inclusion perspective;Work across the team to identify how gender considerations will be integrated into all aspects of program implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning;Ensure that the project is applying the “Do No Harm” principle, proactively identifying risks and unintended consequences for marginalized communities;Support ongoing discrimination analysis and develop tools to effectively integrate gender equality and social inclusion principles into activity objectives and strategies, work plans, MEL plan, and more;Develop and contribute to regular reports and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of DI’s contract with USAID and with internal reporting requirements;Coordinate, collaborate, and learn from other programs focused on gender equality and social inclusion issues.Secondary Job Duties Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts, in the Kyrgyz Republic and around the world.Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in social sciences such as international development, gender studies, social work, public policy, human rights, or other areas directly related to providing services to vulnerable populations, or equivalent experience. Master’s Degree preferred.At least 5 years of experience in the field of gender equality and social inclusion.Experience mainstreaming gender equality and women’s empowerment issues within civil society strengthening initiatives.Demonstrated ability to research and analyze state policies and legislation and make recommendations for improvement to relevant stakeholders;Sound understanding of Kyrgyz development needs and marginalized groups.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop excellent relations with Kyrgyz counterparts and donor representatives.Previous experience working with international development implementing partners is strongly preferred.Professional fluency in English and Kyrgyz and / or Russian (both spoken and written) required.This position is open to Kyrgyz citizens only.Reporting This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.Direct reports may include the DI Kyrgyz Republic Team.Application Process Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest. Please note this position may be hired as a consultancy temporarily while DI establishes a presence in the country.Democracy International maintains 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.About the Organization DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department, and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80 countries.DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision-making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr