Gender Specialist

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), a Public Limited Power Distribution Company, is inviting applications for the position of Gender Specialist for the World Bank funded Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP). This is a project-based position with a contract duration till 30th June 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for mainstreaming gender initiatives, promoting gender equality, and addressing gender-based violence within the organization and community-based projects.

Key Responsibilities

• • Develop and implement gender mainstreaming strategies
• • Promote gender equality initiatives across projects
• • Address gender-based violence awareness and prevention
• • Conduct gender sensitivity training and workshops
• • Coordinate with multi-sectoral community-based programs
• • Prepare reports on gender-related project outcomes
• • Provide technical expertise on gender aspects of project implementation
• • Support stakeholder engagement on gender issues

Requirements

• ✓ Master's Degree in Gender Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, or related disciplines (16 years of education) from a recognized university
• ✓ Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in gender aspects (mainstreaming, equality, gender-based violence) on similar responsible positions
• ✓ Preference for experience with public sector and multi-sectoral community-based projects
• ✓ Excellent written and oral fluency in English and Urdu
• ✓ Proficiency in Pashto is an advantage
• ✓ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ✓ Age limit: up to 40 years

Skills & Expertise

What We Offer

• ✓ Competitive project-based salary package
• ✓ World Bank funded project experience
• ✓ Professional development opportunities
• ✓ Contract till 30th June 2027