Project Officer and Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion Specialist At CAMRIS International

CAMRIS is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 100 countries, we combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world.
We are seeking experienced Project Officer and Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion Specialist to assist with our team’s implementation of USAID/Nepal’s Learning for Development (L4Dev) Contract in Kathmandu, Nepal. The contract is anticipated to start in July 2022. The Project Officer and Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion Specialist is responsible for supporting Component leads as necessary and ensuring that the program’s activities incorporate Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion in support of the Country Development and Cooperation Strategy. This position also supports implementing partners with activity design, as requested by USAID, to incorporate GESI concepts into implementations.

  • Provide recommendations to the company, USAID, and stakeholders ensure Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) is incorporated into all program activities;
  • Provide feedback to help the evaluation better capture GESI-related data;
  • Provide GESI-focused feedback and comments on activity designs, statements of work, and draft reports;
  • Participate in discussions about the impact evaluation and the GESI perspective;
  • Review instruments and tools to ensure that USAID’s GESI-related objectives are being met;
  • Develop and recommend strategies to help USAID and implementing partners meet their GESI objectives;
  • Design, facilitate, and implementing communications workshops, training events, and other capacity building events;
  • Assist with management of regular processes and reporting, including weekly notes, quarterly and annual reports, work planning, and client reporting;
  • Draft, review, and edit selected sections of program deliverables;
  • Identify project management technical and operational bottlenecks and problem-solve solutions proactively;
  • Develop follow-up lists and schedules following planning meetings with USAID and other stakeholders;
  • Support technical staff as needed in the collection and storage of information including management and security of internal and external folders;
  • Use Excel, Microsoft Project, or similar software to develop, manage, and update work plan timelines;
  • Support the recruitment and onboarding short-term consultants by channeling technical requirements and assisting the operational staff during peak load periods; and
  • Carry out other tasks developed in coordination with or assigned by the Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party.
  • A bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant field;
  • At least 5 years of experience working in the development field in Nepal, particularly within the Nepal and GESI context;
  • Exposure to monitoring and evaluation required; involvement in internal project monitoring and evaluation preferred;
  • Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate strategies or plans to stakeholders and co-workers;
  • Fluency in English (Level 4 – Advance Professional Proficiency or higher)
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

CAMRIS International, LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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