Gender and Social Inclusion in TVET Expert

About IREX: 

‍IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $100 million, work in more than 100 countries worldwide with offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 600.  Summary of Position:  IREX seeks a qualified Gender and Social Inclusion in TVET Expert for the anticipated four-year MCC-funded Energy Skills for the Future Activity as part of the Just and Equitable Transition and Acceleration Project (JETA) in Kosovo. Based in Prishtina, the GESI Expert will be responsible for identifying best practices and develop and implement strategies to recruit, support, and graduate female trainees at equal rates to men in the program. He/She will also seek to identify and implement strategies to promote the full participation and success of minority populations in the program. He/She will also liaise closely with the offeror procured to design and implement the Inclusive Energy Sector Workforce Activity to identify and take advantage of synergies with that activity.  This position is contingent on funding. Citizens of Kosovo or permanent residents with work authorization are strongly encouraged to apply.  ‍

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‍Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement policies and procedures that are related to gender issues in Kosovo
• Conduct a gender assessment, focusing on gender awareness   
• Promote, design, implement and manage gender equality activities across all program components
• Provide expertise in gender equality and female empowerment for the program, stakeholders and MCC
• Contribute to the distribution of best practices and lessons learned in gender mainstreaming, equality, and female empowerment among program participants and counterparts  
• Working with the leadership team, develop training materials and train project staff in gender policies and procedures   

‍Qualifications of the Gender and Social Inclusion in TVET Expert:  ‍

‍Education/training: Bachelor’s degree (Masters or PhD degree is preferred) in Public Policy, Gender Studies, Social Studies, Anthropology, Public Administration, relevant professional field. Languages: Knowledge of English, C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; knowledge of Albanian and other local languages relevant to Kosovo will be an asset. General professional experience: At least 8 years of general experience with gender and social inclusion.  Specific professional experience: 5 years of experience with gender inclusion in the context of education/training and/or women’s workforce participation, with preference for prior experience in technical vocational education and training. Extensive experience with inclusive stakeholder consultation, and with ensuring the input and voices of under-represented groups, including women; Prior experience working on projects related to technical training, in the energy or adjacent sectors will be an asset.  Regional experience: 2 years of work experience on similar projects in the Western Balkan region.  Development cooperation (DC) experience: 2 years of experience working on DC projects  To Apply:  Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.