Current Positions
Consultant - Asia Regional
The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA), a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, seeks a gender consultant based in Cambodia or Laos to support an activity under the USAID-funded Health Policy Project.
The Health Policy Project (HPP) contributes to improved health outcomes through strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of health systems. HPP focuses on the policy aspects of family planning and reproductive health, HIV and maternal health. The Health Policy Project is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by a team of seven partners, including CEDPA, led by the Futures Group.
About the Consultancy
The consultant will support HPP’s Asia Middle East / Gender, Policy and Measurement (AME/GPM) team, to implement a technical exchange between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on the topic of gender integration in health policy. The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience in gender and health analysis, institutional gender mainstreaming and in working with ministry level governments on gender and health related issues.
- In-depth knowledge of the policy and governance context for gender and health issues in Cambodia and/or Laos.
- Demonstrated ability to provide capacity strengthening for gender analysis and action planning.
- Strong facilitation skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working with relevant government agencies in Laos and/or Cambodia.
- A graduate degree in public health, political science or related field.
- Fluency in Khmer or Lao (preferred).
- Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
Additional specifications
The consultant should be based in Cambodia or Laos. Consultancy requires travel between Phnom Penh and Vientiane.
Estimated timeframe
Approximately 45 days over a period of three months beginning in August, 2012, with possibility of additional LOE or extension.
CEDPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunities Employer committed to workforce diversity. Please submit your CV and letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this consultancy to asunseri@cedpa.org. The closing date for applications is August 24th, 2012. Only finalists will be contacted.
