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Key Responsibilities:
Position: Technical Specialist for Gender Equality /WEE of MAP2 – BASIN Project
Location: Kratie Province
Salary: Negotiation
Closing Date: 14-May-2026
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Country Program Manager, the GE/WEE Specialist will lead the project’s strategy and linked activities to advance WEE outcomes across the project cycle. The Specialist will be focused on field support: building GE/WEE capacity of team members in the context of value chain development (VCD)/ market systems development (MSD) programming and gender transformative programs; supporting gender mainstreaming in project activities; leading targeted approaches and strategies to promote WEE outcomes. The role would also provide technical backstopping as issues arise; promoting adoption of WEE/GE in quality assurance and M&E activities; and other tasks as needed for greater GE/WEE responsiveness in VCD/MSD programming. Liaison with other technical, field staff, and OPD within the project targets – as well as alignment of methodologies – will be critical. A competitive candidate for this position will have significant background and expertise in GE/WEE and VCD, MSD, financial inclusion, and gender-transformative approaches, particularly in World Vision International in Cambodia.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Project design:
- Be familiar with World Vision’s WEE and Livelihoods Sector Frameworks, GE/WEE indicators and M&E approach and PQAS for GE/WEE. Also understand how these are applied to projects throughout the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation phases of the project life cycle.
- Provide technical support throughout the design process, including the design of assessment methodologies, adaptation of existing or development of new tools, oversight of data collection, analysis, and preparation of a report on findings. This will apply to gender-responsive market assessments and any additional gender and social inclusion (GESI) assessments.
- Based on the assessment phase, develop the GE/ WEE strategy and associated work plan, including mainstreamed/targeted activities and approach to ‘do no harm’. Contribute to refining the Theory of Change, reviewing M&E plans and the selection of implementation approaches.
II. Staff capability:
- Provide training for the project team on GE/WEE to promote skills development (assessment, approaches, private sector engagement and more) and the successful implementation of key strategies and activities in this area.
- Be aware of staff capacity and training needs; and
- Where necessary, recommend external learning opportunities.
III. Project implementation:
- Serve as a focal point for WEE strategy implementation in targeted projects.
- Be aware of all aspects of WEE implementation, including approaches, challenges, risks and opportunities.
- Engage with project partners as appropriate to promote inclusion of GE/WEE.
- Provide recommendations to project management about necessary changes.
IV. Project M&E:
- Work with the M&E managers to ensure the appropriate monitoring of activities, identifying ideas of concern based on gender-disaggregated data and ensuring appropriate programming responses; and
- Support field M&E teams in the collection of data, analysis and reporting of GE/WEE outcomes within the project to the donor and World Vision Field Office.
V. Stakeholder management:
- Manage and/or support key partnerships linked to WEE strategy and implementation activities the gender equality/ WEE strategy and activities, including private sector, government, women-led organisations etc.
- Develop a communication strategy and key messaging relevant to the different partnership stakeholder groups; and
- Engage with colleagues across the wider World Vision Field Office, national stakeholders, and World Vision International to share learnings and experiences in achieving WEE outcomes in the project.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline (international development, business administration, social sciences, women studies or another similar discipline)
- 5 years of relevant experience in implementing or advising on GE/WEE initiatives in VCD/ MSD and gender-transformative programming and
- Experience working on grant projects funded by institutional or donors
- Knowledge of working in Non-government Organisations (NGOs) like World Vision
- Demonstrate strong technical skills in achieving WEE or GESI outcomes in VCD/MSD/financial inclusion and gender-transformative programming.
- Exhibit strong skills in stakeholder engagement, including with the private sector.
- Exhibit good skills in gender-transformative/social behaviour change (SBC) programs that seek to transform gender relations and social norms; and
- Travel to target area as required
- Proficient English and Khmer communication in both speaking and writing
HOW TO APPLY
Kindly complete the WV Application Form , CV, and Cover Letter, and apply through the link
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World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible
Applicant Types Accepted:
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