International Development Enterprises (iDE) is an international NGO working with the mission to create income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households in Ethiopia through the 
various development projects implemented in six national regional states (Amhara, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, Somali and Tigray) of the country. iDE is currently looking for a qualified and experienced personnel for the positions that fulfil the requirements specified hereunder. Interested individuals who meet the specified requirements are invited to apply for the following job opportunities.
Position Summary 
The GESI Expert will provide technical support to programs implemented using a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach. The consultant will ensure that gender equality and social 
inclusion principles are effectively integrated into agricultural and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programs. The assignment will focus on strengthening inclusive strategies, building staff capacity, and enhancing equitable participation and benefit-sharing among target groups.

Location: Addis Ababa with travel to project field locations as required.
Duration: Short-term consultancy for 1 year with possibility of extension
Salary and benefit package: As per the scale of the Organization.
Closing date: 7 (Seven) calendar days from the first date of announcement.
Key Responsibilities
1. GESI Integration and Strategy Development: 

• Review and strengthen the integration of gender and social inclusion within ongoing Market Systems Development, agricultural, and WASH programs. Provide practical recommendations and tools to enhance inclusive program design and implementation.
  2. Technical Advisory Support: 

• Provide hands-on technical guidance to program teams to ensure gender-transformative and socially inclusive approaches are embedded across interventions, partnerships, and market actor engagement.
  3. Capacity Building: 

• Design and deliver training sessions, coaching, and mentoring support to staff and partners on GESI principles, tools, and application within MSD, agriculture, and WASH sectors.
  4. Analysis and Assessment: 

• Conduct gender and social inclusion analyses, identify key barriers to participation for women and marginalized groups, and propose context-specific solutions to improve equitable access to services, resources, and market opportunities.
  5. Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting:

•  Support the integration of GESI indicators into the MERL framework, contribute to reporting, and document lessons learned and best practices related to inclusive programming.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Rural Development, social psychology or related field Proven hands-on experience in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion within Market 
  Systems Development programs

• Practical experience in agricultural and/or WASH program

• Strong understanding of gender-transformative approaches and inclusive market systems

• Experience conducting gender analysis and developing actionable recommendations

• Excellent facilitation and training skills

• Strong analytical and report writing skills

• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage

• Willingness to travel to field locations as required

How To Apply

Interested applicants and only those meeting the above requirements are invited to send 
non-returnable copies of their applications; including: Letter of Application, CV, and 
Credentials to the following address:
E-mail: iderecruitethiopia@ideglobal.org
Note: 
(1) Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
(2) iDE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an 
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or 
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age

Job Requirements Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Rural Development, social psychology or related field with Proven hands-on experience in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion within Market  How to Apply Apply using the provided E-mail