Project Specialist - SWEET Project ( Gender & Women Economic Empowerment )

Plan International

Middle East, MD

Contract

Mid Level

27 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Gender & Women Economic Empowerment Specialist will play a pivotal role in providing high-level strategic and technical guidance to the implementation of the SWEET (Strengthening Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt) project. This role focuses on advancing gender-transformative approaches to empower women in the carpet and handmade crafts industries in Giza, Egypt. The specialist will conduct thorough analysis of the socio-economic environment, design and monitor gender-informed interventions, and ensure the project aligns with women’s economic empowerment goals. The position involves providing technical advisory support, developing capacity-building initiatives, enhancing stakeholder partnerships, advocating for gender equality, and ensuring gender mainstreaming across all project activities. The role requires a strong commitment to gender equality, child protection, and inclusion, with a focus on achieving lasting impact for women and girls in the target community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level strategic and technical guidance for the implementation of the SWEET project.
Conduct analysis of the socio-economic environment to inform gender-sensitive interventions.
Design, monitor, and evaluate gender-informed activities within the project.
Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders and partners.
Enhance partnerships with stakeholders to support women entrepreneurs.
Advocate for gender equality and mainstream gender considerations across all project activities.
Support resource mobilization efforts for the project.
Contribute to policy innovation to create an enabling environment for women entrepreneurs.

Requirements

Strong commitment to gender equality, child protection, and inclusion.
Experience in gender-transformative approaches and women’s economic empowerment.
Ability to conduct socio-economic analysis and design gender-sensitive interventions.
Experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Relevant technical or professional background related to gender, development, or social sciences.

Nice to Have

Experience working in Egypt or the Middle East region.
Knowledge of the carpet and handmade crafts industries.
Previous experience with project management or technical advisory roles in development projects.

Qualifications

Relevant academic background in gender studies, development, social sciences, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

Contract till 31/12/2025.
Opportunity to contribute to a gender-transformative development project.
Work in a diverse and inclusive organizational culture.

Working at Plan International

Plan International fosters an organizational culture that embraces diversity, inclusivity, and a commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls' rights, and inclusion. The organization emphasizes a workplace environment that values diverse people, thoughts, and ideas, and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

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