Role Overview The Gender & Social Inclusion Expert will be responsible for mainstreaming gender and social inclusion principles across climate action planning, implementation, and monitoring under CITIIS 2.0. The role focuses on review, guidance, and capacity building, ensuring that climate actions are equitable, inclusive, and socially responsive.
Engagement Type & Duration
Full-time position for a 3 year contract period
Key Responsibilities
Lead integration of gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches within ISCAP and CCAPs
Review climate action plans for gender mainstreaming, social safeguards, and inclusion of vulnerable groups
Support development and implementation of gender action plans, GESI frameworks, and safeguard mechanisms
Coordinate with municipal and state stakeholders on community engagement and inclusive planning processes
Support compliance with CITIIS 2.0, NIUA, and national gender policy requirements
Provide inputs for capacity-building programmes, workshops,
and training modules
Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and documentation related to gender and social inclusion outcomes
Educational Qualifications
Masters degree in one of the following:
Gender Studies
Sociology
Social Work
Development Studies
Public Policy
Urban Planning
(or related discipline)
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years of qualified experience in:
Gender mainstreaming and social inclusion
Community development or social safeguards
Urban development, climate resilience, or infrastructure projects
Experience working with government programmes, development agencies, or multilateral projects preferred
Proven experience in gender audits, GESI frameworks, or social inclusion strategies