Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Senior Associate

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

GGGI in Guyana has been supporting and implementing development projects since 2018 in the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Forest sectors and has recently expanded its support in the areas of Climate Resilience and Adaptation. Guyana has put great emphasis on addressing climate change because of its strategic importance, as reflected in Guyana’s national strategy, the Low Carbon Development Strategy, 2030 (LCDS 2030), adopted in 2022.

The GGGI aims to foster inclusive development by promoting equal access and opportunities for all, especially marginalized groups such as women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) safeguards have been integrated into the GGGI's Project Cycle Management. GGGI has increased its GESI ambition and now has a GESI Strategy for 2021 - 2025, which includes the implementation of Gender Equality and Poverty Reduction Policy Markers on all projects and the implementation of an Environmental, Social, and Governance Safeguards toolkit guiding mainstream environmental, social, and governance considerations in all workstreams. This will be revised to include disability, thus becoming GEDSI. The GEDSI Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that gender equality, disability, and social inclusion principles are integrated across all aspects of the country program’s design, implementation, and evaluation.

The Guyana Country Program focuses on advancing national priorities in adaptation, sustainable forestry, and energy while providing critical management support to the government to ensure the effective implementation of its initiatives. These efforts include fostering resilience against climate impacts, promoting sustainable forest management practices, and facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources. To ensure inclusivity and equity across all projects, the program requires a GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) Senior Associate. This role is essential for integrating GEDSI principles into project planning, execution, and evaluation, ensuring that diverse perspectives are reflected and that marginalized groups benefit from the program’s outcomes. The GEDSI Senior Associate provides cross-cutting support to promote inclusive development and align the program with global best practices for equity and sustainability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Georgetown, the GEDSI Senior Associate shall report to the GGGI Guyana Program Manager and should regularly (as decided by GGGI) provide reports on his/her work progress. He/she is expected to provide technical guidance and support to ensure that the country program integrates gender, disability, and social inclusion considerations across all activities, promotes equitable participation, and fosters inclusive outcomes for marginalized groups at the program and project levels.

To carry out his/her role, the GEDSI Senior Associate will work closely with the Project Officers in Guyana, Caribbean Country Representative, Guyana Program Manager, and Project Managers and will engage with other staff of the Operations Enabling Department (OED) at GGGI's Caribbean office in St. Lucia, Regional office in Mexico, and Headquarters in Seoul when required.

PURPOSE

The GEDSI Senior Associate will ensure that gender equality, disability, and social inclusion are mainstreamed into all program activities, policies, and outcomes where relevant. This includes providing technical guidance, conducting capacity building, and supporting the development and strengthening implementation of environmental and social safeguards into GGGI’s project cycle management in the Guyana Country Program, which promotes equitable participation and benefit-sharing among all stakeholders where applicable.

ENGAGEMENT

• Directly report to Guyana Program Manager.

  • Work closely with the Project Officers in Guyana, Caribbean Country Representative, Guyana Program Manager, and Project Managers.

    • Engage with OED staff at GGGI's Caribbean office in St. Lucia, Regional office in Mexico, and Headquarters in Seoul.

      • Engage with communities, when necessary, on all things GEDSI-related, with support from other project staff.

        • Depending on the needs, he/she may be required to engage with stakeholders as part of the team.

          DELIVERY

          • Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive GEDSI strategy aligned with the country program and project’s goals, considering the GGGI GESI Strategy.

          • Ensure alignment with relevant national policies and international frameworks (e.g.,CEDAW, UNCRPD, SDGs), particularly as is required by donors for individual projects.

          • Conduct GEDSI analyses and action plans to inform program planning and decision-making.

          • Be willing to travel to communities for engagements if/when necessary.

          • Guide integrating GEDSI considerations into project activities, budgets, and monitoring frameworks, guided by GGGI’s Guidelines.

          • Develop GEDSI-responsive indicators and tools to track progress and impact.

          • Develop and disseminate GEDSI tools, guidelines, and resources to enhance understanding and application.

          • Conduct periodic assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening GEDSI integration.

          • Document and share lessons learned and best practices.

          • Provide training and mentoring to staff, partners, and stakeholders on GEDSI principles and practices when necessary.

          • Prepare regular reports on GEDSI activities, achievements, and challenges.

          • Maintaining a GEDSI-related documents, case studies, and success stories repository.

            REQUIREMENTS

            QUALIFICATIONS

            • Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Law, Anthropology, Sociology, Social and Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Economics, Human Rights, or other relevant degree.

            • Master’s degree is a plus.

            • Preferred at least 4 years of practical experience in gender equality, disability, and social inclusion programming.

            • Demonstrated experience in capacity building, policy development, and advocacy.

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              ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

            • Skills in designing, implementing, and monitoring GEDSI-responsive programs and initiatives.

            • Familiarity with the socio-economic and cultural context of Guyana and the Caribbean.

            • Experience working with marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities and indigenous groups.

            • Experience working in international organisations or public institutions preferred.

            • Strong understanding of GEDSI concepts, frameworks, and best practices.

            • Proficiency in program planning, data collection and analysis, and report writing.

            • Competent in using technology such as Microsoft Office and online communication tools.

            • Open to anyone with a valid permit to work and live in Guyana.

              FUNCTIONAL

              • Strong engagement skills with diverse stakeholders, including marginalized communities, government entities, NGOs, and donors.

              • Effective communication skills to convey complex GEDSI concepts and facilitate participatory discussions.

              • Ability to develop and use GEDSI-sensitive indicators, collect disaggregated data, and assess program impact.

              • Ability to analyze policies, advocate for GEDSI considerations, and align program goals with national and international frameworks.

              • Proficiency in training and mentoring staff, partners, and stakeholders to enhance GEDSI awareness and integration.

              • Capability to address challenges and adapt strategies to varying cultural and operational contexts.

              • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

              • Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively.

              • Strong understanding and ability to execute operational processes such as planning, budgeting, and managing resources for GEDSI initiatives.

              • Excels at problem-solving, asks questions, seeks support when needed, and easily shares knowledge with others both internally and externally.

              • Understanding and respect for cultural diversity and the ability to work inclusively within different cultural settings.

                CORPORATE

                • Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.

                • Promote the optimum use of public resources. Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.

                • Processes and shares information easily.

                • Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.

                • Promote creativity and innovation among staff. Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.

                  WORKING CONDITIONS

                  The GEDSI Senior Associate is a National Position at an X7 grade level in the GGGI’s Guyana national salary scale. The salary range for the position starts at USD 23,932 per annum, depending on qualifications, experience, and internal equity and provides 15% of the base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.

                  GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.

                  Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.