Gender Equality Advisor Caribbean Development Bank Barbados

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional to perform the role of Gender Equality Advisor (GEA). The GEA will have responsibility for the overall management and implementation of the Gender Equality Policy and Strategy at the Bank.

CDB is a multi-lateral development finance institution that works in collaboration with its Borrowing Member Countries to promote sustainable, social and economic development within these countries and economic cooperation and integration among them.

The Role

The GEA will report to the Vice President (Operations) and play a leading role in the formulation and articulation of policies, strategies and programmes that promote gender equity, either directly or through partnerships. He/she will also enhance the mainstreaming of gender analysis into the programming, project appraisal and supervision stages of operational work.

The Candidate

Eligible candidates should have a Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, or a related field.

Candidates should have ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience working in gender-related areas and sectors. The experience should be particularly in the development of policies, strategies, projects or development programmes.

The successful candidate must be willing to live and work in Barbados.

Compensation

An attractive compensation package commensurate with these responsibilities and which responds to market demands is being offered.

Applications

Applications should be completed online in English at the Bank’s career page. Full details of the job description and general information about the Caribbean Development Bank may be obtained from the Bank’s website at http://www.caribank.org .