The Vacancy
Background:
At Nicholas O’Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.
Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.
Project Overview:
This project aims to modernises urban water and wastewater infrastructure in Fiji’s Greater Suva Area to support population growth and protect the environment by reducing non-revenue water, expanding the Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Plant, and strengthening workforce capacity through a regional training programme.
The objective of the Project Implementation Support Consultant (PISC) assignment is to provide Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) Infrastructure Delivery Unit (IDU) with project implementation support services to ensure that the project outputs are effectively implemented on schedule, in compliance with the project’s loan and grant covenants. This contract will provide support to the following outputs and the respective locations: Output 1: Performance Based Contract is along the Suva-Nausori Water Supply System in the Central Region of Viti Levu. Output 2: Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Nasinu area within the Central Region of Viti Levu. Output 3: Water academy which is to be located in Lautoka area in the Western.
We are currently seeking an experienced International Gender Specialist who will ensure the rigorous implementation of the project’s Gender Action Plan (GAP) and support the WAF in institutionalizing gender equity, from human resources policies to customer service delivery. A key focus will be ensuring the “Water Academy” scholarship program effectively targets and supports female candidates.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and report on the implementation status of GAP and measure overall project gender results, challenges, and solutions.
- Work with WAF’s Gender Task Force to prepare semi-annual GAP implementation progress reports, and inputs on gender.
- into quarterly progress reports
- Review baseline gender data and develop robust sex-disaggregated monitoring indicators to track the project’s impact on women and girls;
- Assist in the design of the Regional Training Program (Output 3) and the “Water Academy” scholarship program to ensure inclusive access and retention of female trainees;
- Prepare Semi-Annual GAP Implementation Progress Reports for submission to the ADB and the Government of Fiji;
- Advise WAF management on policies related to equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment prevention, and gender-inclusive customer engagement.
- Work with WAF to design and deliver various gender sensitive public awareness campaigns and activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- Degree in Social Development, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated expertise as a gender expert in the development sector.
- Experience working with government agencies, the private sector, or international development agencies in the delivery of infrastructure projects;
- Experience working in developing countries is required, while experience working in the Pacific is highly advantageous.
- Proven experience implementing gender policies and reporting for projects financed by Multilateral Development Banks (ADB, World Bank) is an advantage;
- Competent in office packages, Microsoft, excel PowerPoint etc.;
- Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage many tasks concurrently;
- Excellent clear and concise communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team;
- Strong cultural awareness and understanding of working in developing countries;
- To have an agile and “Can Do” mindset;
- Ambitions self-starter with high self-standards;
- Motivated to be part of a Company with a real purpose, improving the quality of people’s lives and communities.
