Location: Jordan
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, non-profit research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and the private sector to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center with offices in 17 countries.
The Jahez Project seeks a qualified Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Expert to provide technical leadership and support for integrating GEDSI principles across project activities. Working closely with the Project Management Team (PMT), consortium partners, consultants and key stakeholders, the consultant will help ensure project interventions are inclusive, equitable and responsive to the needs of women, youth, persons with disabilities, refugees and other vulnerable groups, in line with donor requirements and IWMI policies.
Key deliverables:
- Inception package and GEDSI Action Plan operationalization plan (assessment, prioritization matrix, workplan, coordination mechanisms, gap identification)
- Quarterly GEDSI technical advisory and quality assurance updates, including reviews of project activities, partner deliverables, publications and research methodologies
- GEDSI capacity-building package: up to three structured sessions with training materials, tools and a learning report
- GEDSI MEL, evidence and reporting support: indicator review, data disaggregation advice, and documentation of results and lessons learned
- Practical GEDSI tools and guidance (checklists, self-assessment tool, review templates, reporting guidance)
- GEDSI inputs to project and donor reviews, learning events and communication campaigns
- Final GEDSI learning and recommendations report
Requirements:
- Advanced university degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Human Rights, Sociology, Disability Studies or a related discipline
- At least 7 to 10 years of professional experience in gender equality, disability inclusion and social inclusion programming
- Demonstrated experience integrating GEDSI into climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, water, environmental or resilience programs
- Proven experience on FCDO-funded projects or with other major bilateral or multilateral donors
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, intersectionality and inclusive development approaches
- Experience designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives and supporting MEL systems with GEDSI indicators
- Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication and report-writing skills
- Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic proficiency highly desirable
This is a globally recruited, remote consultancy with a competitive remuneration rate. Contract duration is seven (7) months.
RemoteClosing date: October 07, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. Applications accepted until 24:00 (IST) on October 07, 2026 (reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references. All applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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