Long Term Consultant: International Specialist: Gender Specialist - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project

Master’s degree in social science, economics, development studies, gender studies, or equivalent. At least 10 years of professional experience. Minimum of 3 years in gender and women’s economic empowerment related to access to credit and/or agricultural value chain development. Experience in designing and delivering gender equality training. Experience in monitoring and evaluation systems. Familiar with the requirements of international development agencies in financial intermediary designed projects. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken). Thai or Lao language skills (preferred). Experience working in LAO PDR preferred. Experience working with ADB preferred. Experience working in ASEAN countries (particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia) considered an advantage.

Support the PMU Gender Specialist to develop gender training packages and assist with trainings. Develop outreach and incentive mechanisms for women-owned/led enterprises. Support Apex credit institutions in developing a gender-sensitive monitoring and reporting system. Support the PMU Gender Specialist to develop capacity of implementing agencies in collecting, monitoring, reporting, and analyzing sex- and age-disaggregated data. Identify best practices on gender in financial services and support Apex credit to incorporate learning. Design training material for MFIs on gender-responsive credit outreach and tailored products for women. Design training materials for Embedded Technical Advisors on integrating gender analysis and solutions. Advise on techniques to ensure participation of women and vulnerable groups in public consultations. Propose examples for awareness campaigns on gender equality mainstreaming. Advise on content and approaches for campaigns on road safety and preventing gender-based violence. Support the identification of best practices from GALS in the nutrition program. Contribute to setting up the Grievance Redress Mechanism and ensure gender integration. Assist the Gender Specialist PMU to prepare GAP reports.