Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Empower East and Central Africa (EECA) project will support and assist USAID partner countries in East & Central Africa to increase the availability of and access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity in the region to connect more users to electricity on the grid and beyond the grid; support cleaner electricity generation delivered by the grid and accelerate distributed renewable energy; and work with target governments to improve the enabling environment for energy sector investment and innovation. Toward these ends, it is anticipated the project will be structured to include but will not be limited to, the following objectives or tasks:
• Addressing energy poverty
• Promoting and linking to productive uses of off-grid power, especially SMEs
• Developing and implementing new business models for DRE
• Stimulating power demand to match supply
• Supporting an improved policy and regulatory enabling environment
• Driving the energy transition from coal and diesel to RE
• Facilitating financing for energy companies, corporations, and productive uses
• Increasing power supply and grid-based power connections
• Strengthening utilities and other power sector entities
• Increasing regional power trade

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Lead for the USAID Power Africa EECA project. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is contingent upon project award.

Core Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership and oversight, and integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion approaches across all EECA activities.
• Develop and lead the implementation of the project’s GESI strategy and support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Team in the development and adaptation of tools and approaches to support the MEL strategy
• Work closely with the MEL team to ensure that GESI concerns are reflected in the MEL plan and framework. Ensure gender sensitive performance indicators are in place and GESI outcomes are measured throughout the life of the project.
• Lead the design and integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) activities and tools in work planning to promote gender equity in project implementation and achieve GESI project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the technical team on integrating GESI activities in technical assistance, grants, and capacity building. Use GESI analysis to purposefully engage women, girls, youth, and other vulnerable populations in all program activities.
• Work closely with EECA program staff and partners to build their capacity and increase their understanding of GESI issues and integrate these in program activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to engage under-represented demographics in employment opportunities within the energy sector
• Design inclusion strategies for the energy sector and lead inclusion activities across program objectives

What We Value
• Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent in international affairs, gender studies, anthropology, international development, sociology, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience with gender equity and social inclusion, women's empowerment, and work with marginalized or displaced populations, preferably in energy focused programming.
• Experience working in the energy sector in East and/or Central Africa required.
• Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred.
• Experience convening technical and management teams quickly to respond to client requests.
• Knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change policies, laws, and capacity constraints.
• Fluency in English is required
• East or Central African nationals are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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