Gender Consultant
Part time @Global School Leaders posted 7 hours ago in Social Work Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 163322
- Experience 5-6 years
Job Description
Mission of the role
Global School Leaders in partnership with Heroinas Peruanas is creating a series of illustrated stories celebrating school leaders from around the world who have championed gender equity efforts in their schools and communities. As part of this project, Global School Leaders is also creating a guidebook for facilitators who wish to run workshops on gender equity with school leaders. The guidebook consists of five chapters. Each chapter is 10-15 pages in length and contains information about sub-topics along with suggested activities linked to those sub-topics. The five chapters are:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Gender Equity (Basic concepts like gender vs sex and stereotypes along with a few suggested activities)
Chapter 2: School Environment and Gender Equity (Exploring how physical infrastructure and school culture influence gender equity)
Chapter 3: Building Gender Equitable Classrooms (Examining the role of teacher actions and mindsets in creating gender equitable environments within the classroom)
Chapter 4: Gender Equitable School Policies (Establishing clear and simple policies for addressing bullying and harassment, policies for student support, etc.)
Chapter 5: Working with Communities for Gender Equity (Strategies such as identifying role models, targeted meetings with fathers or mothers, and partnering with local NGOs to address inequitable practices such as child marriage)
The Gender Consultant will review and provide expert feedback on the guidebook ensuring they are aligned with global best practices and evidence on establishing gender equity in schools.
As the Gender Consultant, you will:
Work with the Program Team at GSL to use your expertise on gender equity in education to enhance the quality and relevance of our guidebook, helping shape content that supports school leaders in building gender-equitable schools.
Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on advancing gender equity in education.
Candidate Qualifications
Required Qualifications
(we will use these in our screening process)
At least 5 years of work experience in gender equity in education.
A deep understanding of gender-related challenges in school systems in the Global South.
Preferred Qualifications
(these will not be used for screening purposes; if you feel you have some but not all of these, you are still encouraged to apply)
Academic qualification in education/gender studies
Work Location and Remuneration
The candidate can be based in any country, with a preference for candidates based in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The candidate must have work authorization in their place of residence as GSL is not able to sponsor employment visas. Travel is not a part of this consultancy. The budget for this work is $700 - $1200 USD and will be determined based on the experience level of the consultant selected. Payment will be made in the consultant’s local currency.
How to Apply
We expect the consultancy role to be completed within 4 to 8 weeks, starting in January. To apply, we kindly ask applicants to submit their CV, a letter of interest and a brief work proposal, including their approach to achieving the objective, timeline, and compensation expectations.
Please submit your proposals by 2nd December 2024 by clicking the button below:
Commitment to Diversity
GSL is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees - across nationalities, races, ethnicity, religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, languages, ages, genders, and prior experiences. In our hiring, we seek those with an inclusive mindset and who notice and correct inequities when they arise.
Child Safeguarding
GSL is committed to safeguarding children. Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process. All team members are asked to agree to a safeguarding policy.
