Project Introduction:
The Asia Foundation together with partners intends to bid for a large USAID program to reduce the gender gap in economic and social opportunities between Pakistani men and women. This project will work primarily in the Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (NMD/KP, the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to help women earn higher incomes, reduce inequality in economic and social participation, and reduce gender-based violence.
Salaries are negotiable in the light of experience, qualifications and salary history. The position will be based in Islamabad but will require travelling as necessary.
Technical Specialist - Gender:
The Technical Specialist - Gender will be the principal technical resource on gender for this activity. A successful incumbent should have significant experience working on gender barriers in economic contexts as well as on gender-based violence.
Qualifications:
At least seven years of work experience in technical implementation of women’s empowerment and /or gender integration activities in development programs.
Master’s degree in social science, development studies, gender, or a related field is required.
Experience in behavioral change communication is desired, particularly in areas such as reducing gender-based violence and engaging communities in addressing issues related to women’s participation in civic engagement or issues that restrict women’s ability to access resources and opportunities.
Experience working in developing countries, particularly Asia region
Strong interpersonal and communications skills required.
Job Description: