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EOI – Gender Specialist | Individual Consultant

September 23, 2024

PROJECT: HORN OF AFRICA REGIONAL INTEGRATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SUPPLY (P174175)

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: GENDER SPECIALIST FOR THE EAPP - PIU

Reference No.: ET-EAPP-430035-CS-INDV

EASTERN AFRICA POWER POOL

EEP HEAD QUARTER, KOTEBE, YEKA SUB CITY

P.O BOX 100644 ADDIS-ABABA, ETHIOPIA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

The Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Project Preparation of the Horn of Africa Regional Integration for Sustainable Energy Supply (HOARISES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (the Services”) include providing the services of a Gender Specialist.

The consulting services (“the Services”) of the Gender Specialist include (but are not necessarily limited to) the following tasks:

Gender focal point of EAPP for supporting gender integration efforts
Conduct gender assessments and analyses
Develop gender action and strategic plans
Monitoring and evaluation
Facilitate capacity-building activities for energy sector stakeholders
Knowledge management and other responsibilities
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the PIU

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCES

The Gender Specialist shall meet the following qualifications:

Advanced degree (master’s or equivalent) in gender studies, women’s studies, sociology, anthropology, international development, or a related
At least 5 years of professional experience in gender mainstreaming, preferably within the energy sector or related
Demonstrated expertise in conducting gender assessments, analyses, and developing gender- responsive strategies and action
Strong understanding of gender issues and dynamics in the context of energy access, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy
A strong understanding of gender concepts, theories, and frameworks is essential, including knowledge of gender analysis, intersectionality, gender mainstreaming, gender-responsive programming, and women’s
The ability to critically analyze gender issues and identify opportunities for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment is essential. Gender specialists should be able to assess the impact of policies, programs, and projects on different genders and identify strategies for addressing gender
Excellent communication skills for effectively communicating gender concepts, findings, and recommendations to diverse audiences. This includes writing reports, developing training materials, delivering presentations, and facilitating discussions and
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and development
Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages, particularly those relevant to the region of operation, is an

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The EAPP now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individual consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017 and August 2018, and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

The consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Duration of the Assignment

The contract duration of the assignment/service is one year, renewable. Renewal of contract for additional year(s) will be subject to satisfactory performance of the Consultant evaluated yearly. The expected start date is December 2024.

Gender Mainstreaming

The EAPP is an equal-opportunity employer; qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Place of Work

EAPP Secretariat Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Application file (PDF format)

Consultants/applicants interested in this assignment are required to submit an expression of interest accompanied with their detailed curricula vitae (CVs), copies of their passports, as well as their education degree(s) and other relevant certificates.

Deadline for Submission of Applications

Expressions of Interest together with CVs and other required documents should be sent to the Secretary General, Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) on or before October 2, 2024, at 17:00 hours East Africa Time, in PDF format by using the following e-mail address: consultancy@eappool.org. Expressions of Interest should be clearly marked – “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR RECRUITMENT OF A GENDER SPECIALIST FOR THE EAPP – PIU, REF. NO.: “ET-EAPP- 430035-CS-INDV”.