GEDSI Specialist Consultant at DT Global

Position Summary:

• DT Global is recruiting for a short-term Gender, Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist to support the USAID/OTI-funded STEP-UP program in Sudan. The GEDSI Specialist will work with the STEP-UP program team as well as a short-term GEDSI Expert to support an assessment of GEDSI-related challenges in Southern Sudan, support development of a training on the fundamentals of GEDSI and a GEDSI integration toolkit, and facilitate a Training of Trainers for STEP-UP staff and partners based in Sudan.

Location: Remote with travel to Kenya and Sudan (security permitting)
Level of Effort (LOE): 30 days
Period of Performance: Late 2023 to early 2024
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support GEDSI Expert with development of a GEDSI Analysis by providing country-specific context and analysis and by providing inputs/feedback from STEP-UP Sudan staff and partner interviews.
• Assist with the development of GEDSI Fundamentals Training and GEDSI Integration toolkit, to be used by staff focusing on integrating GEDSI into program activities.
• Co-facilitate a two-day, pilot, GEDSI Fundamentals Training and GEDSI Toolkit Training in Nairobi with STEP-UP staff and partners.
• Assist with the development of a Training of Trainers (ToT) presentation, including preparation of training materials, for STEP-UP team and program partners based in Sudan.
• Security Permitting - Facilitate the ToT with STEP-UP team and partners in Port Sudan and/or at regional offices in Blue Nile or Greater Kordofan.
• Participate in out briefs with STEP-UP Senior and Local Management Team as well as USAID/OTI so that the technical assistance from these trainings can be shared beyond the program and with the larger USAID/OTI office.

Deliverables:

• Inputs and support for development of the assessment of GEDSI challenges, GEDSI Fundamentals Training, and GEDSI Integration Toolkit.
• Out brief to STEP-UP Sudan Senior and Local Management teams on GEDSI opportunities and challenges, including suggestions for how to carry GEDSI ToT and best practices moving forward
• Development of training materials and delivery of the GEDSI ToT for Sudan-based staff and partners
• Out brief to OTI/Sudan and members of the OTI gender working group following the ToT

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ demonstrated relevant experience and technical knowledge in GEDSI programming.
• Diploma is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated prior facilitation and Training of Trainers (ToT) experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, local government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.
• Flexible, creative, and prepared to work against ever-changing deadlines in a demanding work environment.
• S/he will also be willing and able to travel to Nairobi, Kenya as well as Port Sudan, Blue Nile and/or Greater Kordofan (travel to Sudan is based on security situation at time of training).

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.