Banyan Global Gender Specialist

Organization Overview	Banyan Global is a development consulting firm committed to improving livelihoods through market approaches to international development. The firm has offices in Washington, DC and New York City and staff working in a number of developing countries. Banyan Global operates seamlessly within four practice areas: microfinance, financial sector development, enterprise development, and the health sector.
Title	Gender Specialist
Position Overview	Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm, is recruiting for short-term and long-term Gender Specialists to support a range of projects in our Economic Growth Division. These individuals will be responsible for providing technical assistance to Banyan Global projects as per the following: - Overseeing and conducting gender assessments and surveys - Designing and conducting training on gender mainstreaming and other related topics - Designing and conducting research on a variety of gender and enterprise development topics - Designing gender projects as they related to gender inclusion, gender-based violence, and trafficking - Participating in the development of work plans and action plans; supporting the completion of deliverables - Overseeing consultants that support the gender practice programs - Identifying new business opportunities related to gender issues - Writing project reports and preparing internal documentation as required
Qualifications	Requirements: • At least five years of experience in gender development or related field. • Experience in gender based violence and/or gender trafficking. • Field based experience related to gender topics, enterprise development, value chain development, or business development services. • Experience in proposal writing, teaming, and the overall bidding process. • Experience working with USAID, governments and donor agencies. • Capacity to work effectively in different cultures. • Excellent communication and computer skills. • Ability to work independently. • Fluency in another language preferred.
Compensation & Benefits Overview	Salary commensurate with background and experience. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. No visa sponsorship for international candidates is provided. Send a cover letter and résumé, to jobs@banyanglobal.com with “Gender Specialist” in the subject line. Please no phone calls.

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