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Tetra Tech ES, Inc., a subsidiary of Tetra Tech (Nasdaq: TTEK) is dedicated to improving the energy sector of developing economies. We are recruiting for a Gender Advisor to be based in Bangkok, Thailand to support the implementation of the USAID-administered Water Energy for Food Asia Regional Innovation Hub (WE4F-Asia-RIH) from July 2020 to July 2024. See https://we4f.org/ .

The Gender Advisor must be local to S/SE Asia. The position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality. Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Implement of the RIH’s Gender Strategy and support the entire implementation team on integration of gender consideration into all RIH interventions in support of innovators and other activities. Interventions are aimed to improve the likelihood that women are beneficiaries of WE4F nexus solutions, increasing employment opportunities for women throughout the WE4F nexus value chain and attracting private and commercial finance for women-owned, women-led, and gender-inclusive WE4F business models, and improving WE4F innovators’ ability to leverage gender lens funds

• Provide on-demand technical assistance to innovators in integrating gender into market research, product development and deployment, human resources and other business operations

• Promote and document the business case for WE4F innovators targeting women consumers and integrating gender equality

• Support WE4F innovators’ ability to identify and market to female customers

• Encourage and facilitate the inclusion of gender considerations in WE4F nexus policies and regulations that address barriers to women’s access and create opportunities for women’s employment throughout the WE4F nexus value chain

• Promote women’s participation in the formulation of WE4F nexus policies and regulations as well as in key government WE4F nexus bodies

• Coordinate with and support innovator interaction with existing gender-equality focused programs and funding mechanisms led by governments and donors in the region

• Engage and share learnings with relevant WE4F Founding Partner programs in S/SE Asia

• Share relevant resources and develop internal guidance for the implementing team on gender-related issues on an ongoing basis

• Advise screening and selection of innovators as potential grantees based on considerations for gender integration

• Create and update knowledge management products on innovators’ experiences with gender integration

• Review and support implementation of innovator acceleration work plans, especially gender-centric market segment research

• Coordinate gender integration activities with the RIH Project Management, Technical Assistance, Brokering and Enabling Environment Units

• Provide guidance to the Country Coordinators on engaging local innovators on gender topics

• Support the procurement of grantees and local technical assistance vendors

• Support the development of knowledge products, collection of performance indicator data and preparation of communication pieces

• Support the development of contractual deliverables and any other reporting

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Essential KSA’s Required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):

• A graduate degree in international development, gender studies or related field is required

• 10+ years’ experience in S/SE Asia in designing, implementing and advising gender equality interventions for SMEs, utilities, and government bodies

• Experience in working with USAID and other large international donors

• Experience in coordinating with multilateral donor programs in emerging markets

• Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to motivate and collaborate with others to achieve team goals and communicate with WE4F awardees.

• Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills)

• Experience in holding public meetings and coordinating with local governments, legal experts, developers, special interest groups and the public to formulate and develop plans for vulnerable populations

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Prior working experience in S/SE Asia

Valued but not required KSA’s:

• Experience working on integration gender into the development of technologies or working with business start-ups targeting low-income or Base of the Pyramid customers

• Familiarity with the impact investing industry

• Understanding of enabling environment activities for a conducive private sector-driven ecosystem

Apply on-line at: http://p.rfer.us/TETRATECHXqr9e3

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

• Cover Letter

• CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.