- Gender Equality Research Specialist (m/f/d)
Location: Beirut The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is preparing for the EU-funded project: „Women Empowerment Hub WE-HUB” in Lebanon.
The overall objective of the action, with a budget of EUR 6,000,000, is to promote the advancement and empowerment of women for effective realization of gender equality. The specific objectives of the project are:
SO1. Increase women’s leadership and participation in political and public sphere.
SO2. Foster an enabling environment for better engagement of women in the workforce.
SO3. Enhance key legislative reform and measures that protect women from all forms of violence.
WE-HUB Project will be implemented by Expertise France and GIZ, as follows:
Expertise France will be in charge of components 1 and 3 and responsible for the overall coordination of the project and donor reporting. GIZ will be in charge of component 2.
Undertake in-depth research to provide robust support and expertise for effective governance within the Women's Empowerment Hub of Component 2 Women's Economic Empowerment. Use analytical skills to interpret data and trends, providing insights to optimise project outcomes and identify areas for improvement. Proactively identifying and addressing challenges through evidence-based approaches, fostering productive cooperation with Expertise France, the European Union, and other stakeholders, drawing on research insights to inform strategic decision-making. Supervise the work of non-key experts as required. Ensure that project activities are on track. Cover the required reporting tasks and ensure timely submission of reports. Meet with relevant stakeholders based on the need. Provide support to the other Key Expert when needed. Identify the need for NKEs, identify NKEs and supervise their work. Verify NKEs timesheets based on follow-up with KEs. Ensure that all adopted procedures follow GIZ guidelines. Assist Expertise France in relevant tasks based on need. Lead on the level of project reporting (progress report…).
Qualification and skills
Hold a master’s degree in political or social sciences, International Development, Gender Studies, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on research methodologies. Excellent communication skills ability to adapt to a diverse multicultural environment. Excellent command of English (oral and written) and Arabic. French would be an asset.
General Professional experience
At least 7 years of proven research experience in women's economic empowerment or in supporting civil society and institutional actors working on entrepreneurship. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively with local and institutional partners, government representatives, academic research institutions and civil society organisations (CSOs); Good command of programme and project management life cycle including strategic planning, development, management, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in the management of integrated multisector projects would be an asset;
Specific professional experience
Very good knowledge of Lebanese legislative framework related to gender equality stakeholders, institutional reforms formulation and decision making processes; Exhibit an excellent understanding of the Lebanese context regarding gender equality, with a specific focus on women's economic empowerment, informed by extensive research experience; Previous experience working with the Lebanese National Gender Observatory is highly desirable; A previous experience working on EU funded projects is an asset;
Location
Lebanon
Start date & period of implementation
The intended start date is June 2024 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date (for a minimum of 660 days).
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position. We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners. Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course. You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment. We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component. Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Job description The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is
preparing for the EU-funded project:
„Women Empowerment Hub WE-HUB” in Lebanon.
The overall objective of the action, with a budget of EUR 6,000,000, is to promote the advancement and empowerment of women for effective realization of gender equality. The specific objectives of the project are:
SO1. Increase women’s leadership and participation in political and public sphere.
SO2. Foster an enabling environment for better engagement of women in the workforce.
SO3. Enhance key legislative reform and measures that protect women from all forms of violence.
WE-HUB Project will be implemented by Expertise France and GIZ, as follows:
Expertise France will be in charge of components 1 and 3 and responsible for the overall coordination of the project and donor reporting. GIZ will be in charge of component 2.
Your tasks
Undertake in-depth research to provide robust support and expertise for effective governance within the Women's Empowerment Hub of Component 2 Women's Economic Empowerment. * Use analytical skills to interpret data and trends, providing insights to
