Gender Coordinator

Full time opportunity in Suva, Fiji.

Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

Under the guidance of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Lead and Advisors, the Gender Coordinator will support the integration of gender across Pacific Australia Skills by operationalizing the Gender and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan. The role will support the MEL team to ensure gender and social inclusion are embedded within MEL systems and reporting and ensure gender is incorporated into country plans.

To support enhanced skills across Pacific Australia Skills, the role will facilitate professional development in gender responsive approaches for Pacific Australia Skills staff and other stakeholders. The role will support the communications team to produce products which demonstrate practices which enable gender equality, equity and rights to shift norms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the GEDSI lead and Advisors to undertake consultation to inform the development and implementation of the Gender and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan.
• Support the GEDSI lead to develop, implement, monitor and review the Strategy and Action Plan.
• Undertake research and literature reviews to inform advice and approaches to GEDSI mainstreaming across Pacific Australia Skills, as well as the programs management and operations.
• Facilitate and lead gender professional development training for Pacific Australia Skills and stakeholders.
• Supporting women’s leadership in the skills sector through establishing mentorship and accompaniment programs and establishing a community of practice.
• Support the communications team to develop communication, public diplomacy and advocacy products which demonstrate practices which enable gender equality, equity and rights, to shift norms.
• Facilitate and coordinate partnerships with gender equality organisations across the Pacific Region and Timor-Leste.
• Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of Pacific Australia Skills as a high performing support program.
• Support the MEL team to ensure gender and social inclusion are embedded within MEL systems and reporting and ensure gender is incorporated into country plans.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications in gender, international development, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role preferably across the Pacific and/or Timor-Leste.
• Extensive experience in gender policy, advisory or programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of DFAT priorities and development challenges related to gender equity and rights and how they apply in the Pacific region and Timor-Leste.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coordination skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
• DT strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
• People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.

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