Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion Specialist position on an anticipated USAID-funded investment and agriculture export program in Rwanda.
The Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Specialist will be responsible for leading and monitoring the integration of gender, youth, and vulnerable populations concerns into Rwanda FIRST programming. The GYSI Specialist will provide analytical and programmatic guidance to the project team and project partners and stakeholders to promote gender equity, youth engagement and social inclusion, and assume a lead role in articulating and advocating for the strategic importance of these issues and promoting these concepts within Rwanda. The GYSI Specialist will provide technical assistance and support in areas such as designing and conducting gender and youth analyses and assessments, and developing toolkits, resource guides, and other technical and training resources. They will also develop and deepen innovative approaches to GYSI integration, equality, and support data collection and analysis, reporting, knowledge sharing and learning related to GYSI issues.
We are looking for visionary leaders, strong managers and creative thinkers who work well with partners, and who have a passion for and a commitment to finding local solutions to investment and export promotion challenges. The GYSI Specialist is expected to be a full-time position, based in Kigali, for a period of up to five years. Rwandan candidates, especially women, youth and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree (four-year university degree) required in a relevant technical area; Masters’ degree preferred (a Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered).
* Must possess a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in gender, social inclusion or youth engagement in Rwanda
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders and partners to share best practices and lessons learned in GYSI approaches, and to move the GYSI agenda forward.
* A solid understanding of women’s empowerment, youth engagement and social inclusion theory, analysis, training materials, tools and data collection standards and protocols.
* Fluent proficiency in English speaking, reading and writing required
**Please note: Only Rwandan citizens are eligible for this position
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.