Consultant - Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Expert

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, non-profit research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and the private sector to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center with offices in 17 countries and a global network of researchers operating in approximately 56 countries.

The Jahez Project seeks a qualified Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Expert to provide technical leadership and support for the integration of GEDSI principles across project activities. Working closely with the Project Management Team (PMT), consortium partners, consultants, and key stakeholders, the consultant will help ensure that project interventions are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of women, youth, persons with disabilities, refugees, and other vulnerable groups, in line with donor requirements and IWMI policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliverable 1: Inception and GEDSI Action Plan Operationalization Plan

Timeline: Within the first 15 working days of the consultancy

The consultant will prepare an inception package that includes:

• A brief assessment of the existing Jahez GEDSI Action Plan and its implementation status;
• A prioritization matrix identifying high-r