Gender, Disability Social Inclusion and Education Advisor

About the role

The advisor will provide technical guidance and coordination across World Vision Kenya’s strategy, programming, policy, grant acquisition and implementation to integrate Gender Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion and Education. The role also coordinates the education sector and fosters collaboration with sector teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure effective mainstreaming of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion across programmes and grants.
• Develop and review national approaches, assessment tools and strategic interventions for GEDSI compliance.
• Provide technical support, capacity building and quality assurance for education interventions.
• Lead fundraising, resource acquisition and grant development for GEDSI and education initiatives.
• Analyze monitoring data and ensure its use in programming and decision‑making.

Required profile

• At least 7 years’ experience in Gender, Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion and Education programming.
• Proven track record in proposal development, funding acquisition and grant management.
• Experience engaging with government ministries and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Gender, Education, Social Sciences or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English and Kiswahili.
• Capacity‑building skills for staff on GEDSI and education programming.
• Budgetary and financial management competence.