Gender and Inclusion Project

Overview
Develop actions throughout the project cycle addressing gender framework.

You have:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, human sciences or related fields.
Postgraduate studies (specialization or master’s) in gender, social sciences, humanities, and/or development.
Experience of at least 2 years in gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Experience in integrating gender perspectives in project/program planning, implementation, monitoring or evaluation.
Ability to work under pressure.

Details
Plan International is an independent, non-profit development and humanitarian organization that promotes children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but we know they are often limited by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And girls are the most affected.

In collaboration with children, youth, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world by addressing the root causes of the problems faced by the most vulnerable children. We support children from birth to adulthood and empower them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive change in practices and policies at the local, national, and global levels through our reach, experience, and expertise.

For over 85 years, we’ve brought together other determined optimists to transform the lives of all girls and boys in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until equality is achieved.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Develop actions throughout the project cycle “Strengthening the Organization, Agency, and Rights of Women Workers in Early Childhood Development (SOAR)” to contribute to the implementation of the gender framework established by Plan International, which takes into account: gender norms, agency, status and position, working with boys and men, girls and adolescents in their diversity, and enabling environments.

Specifically, it will focus on:

Provide technical assistance for the implementation of project activities, in accordance with the gender framework established by Plan International.
Guide the project team in incorporating a gender perspective into coordination and advocacy efforts with those responsible for institutions related to the project’s theme.
Provide substantive Gender input to the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to contribute to the project’s monitoring, evaluation, communication, and knowledge management according to Plan guidelines.
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required knowledge and experience

Third-level degree in social sciences, humanities or related fields.
Fourth-level studies (specialization or master’s degree) in the areas of gender, social sciences, humanities, and/or development.
Handling of Word, Excel, Windows environment, and design tools.
Additional training on relevant topics such as the care economy, care as a human right, the rights of early childhood care workers, child protection, and gender and disability equality will be valued.
Know and use facilitation and/or training techniques for adult learning (andragogy).
Skills for working under pressure.
Demonstrable work experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment of at least two (2) years.
Experience in mainstreaming gender perspectives in the planning, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of development projects/programs.
Experiences working in project management from a results- and impact-based approach.
Experience working in political influence and advocacy with local and/or national authorities will be valued.
Skills for working under pressure.
Area competencies

Strategic Thinking
Analysis of information and attention to detail.
Results-based management.
Information quality management.
Location: Quito

Reports to: Project Coordination

Level There are: 11

Duration: 28 months

Application deadline: August 14, 2025

Click on the following link to see the complete job description: JD – Gender Technician SOAR 2025 Project.pdf

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to all regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Plan International is built on a culture of inclusion, and we strive to create a work environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organizational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything possible to keep children safe. This means we have particular responsibilities toward the children we come into contact with and must not contribute in any way to harm or put children at risk.

A series of pre-employment checks will be carried out in accordance with Plan International’s Safeguarding Policy, Say Yes to Keeping Children and Programme Participants Safe and Secure! Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Disclosure of Misconduct Scheme. Under this scheme, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

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