RE-ADVERTISING CALL FOR CONSULTANT:  GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION CONSULTANT

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Application deadline: Thursday 12th October 2023

Contract type:  Professional Service (consultancy) Contract

Expected starting date: November 2023

Contract period:  November 2023 – May 2023

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is a local chapter of the global civil society movement Transparency International. It is a non-profit making non-governmental organization with a registered office in Lusaka; dedicated towards the fight against corruption and the promotion of transparency, integrity, accountability and generally good governance in the discharge of public functions.

Consultancy Description

TI-Z seeks to engage a Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant responsible for initiating, coordinating and supporting the mainstreaming of gender and social inclusion in its Climate Governance Integrity Project. The Consultant will also provide gender and social inclusion support to TI-Z core programme areas in terms of the development of the gender mainstreaming approach and plan. Cognisant that corruption has differentiated impacts and effects on societal groups based on gender, age group, geographical location and disability; the consultant will work to enhance these considerations in the project’s advocacy and interventions. The consultant will lead in assessing and providing support in the development of approaches and plans through which the project and TI-Z programme areas will mainstream marginalised groups and develop an implementation strategy that will go beyond quantitative gender indicators.

Please note that the consultancy is on a part time basis, in the technical proposal the consultant can propose the number of hours or days per week for the assignment which would be commensurate to the scope of work.

Scope of the Work

The Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant will be engaged over a period of 24 weeks. Key tasks will include but not necessarily limited to the following;

1. Lead efforts to incorporate gender and socially inclusive approaches in the Climate Governance Integrity project and TI-Z’s work and programmes

2. Conduct a comprehensive gender and social inclusion assessment within the context of the project’s and TI-Z programme areas’ scope, identifying existing gaps and opportunities.

3. Develop a gender and social inclusion strategy that integrates relevant approaches, methodologies and indicators into project planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.

4. Provide technical support and capacity building to TI-Z staff, partners, and stakeholders on gender-responsive and inclusive programming.

5. Provide quality support and control of project outputs, knowledge products and communication from a gender and social inclusion perspective (lens).

6. Develop and implement tools and guidelines for mainstreaming gender and social inclusion across project and TI-Z programme activities.

7. Support the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan to facilitate the effectiveness of gender and social inclusion interventions and recommend adjustments as necessary.

8. Support efforts to cascade skills and raise awareness on gender and social inclusion as it relates to governance and corruption.

9. Ensure alignment with national, regional, and international gender and social inclusion frameworks, policies, and best practices.

Eligibility Information

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, expertise and experience.

1. Advanced degree in a relevant field such as gender studies, law, development studies, environmental management, natural resource governance, or a related field.

2. Minimum five years professional experience in gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, natural resource governance, and climate change.

3. Strong understanding of the governance and anti-corruption sector in Zambia will be an advantage. Experience in the environment sector will also be an added advantage

4. Proven track record of designing and implementing gender-responsive and socially inclusive interventions and or projects

5. Familiarity with global, regional and national gender and social inclusion frameworks and guidelines.

6. Excellent analytical, writing, communication and facilitation skills.

7.       Proven experience providing capacity building, training and technical assistance in gender.

8.       Ability to work effectively in muti-stakeholder environments and collaborate with diverse partners.

How to Apply

Suitable and interested individuals are advised to refer to the full terms of reference on the TI-Z website via the link here.  Applications consisting of a technical proposal and curriculum vitae, both not more than 5 pages, can be emailed to info@tizambia.org.zm or dropped off at the TI-Z offices by the deadline.