Political Economy, Social Exclusion and Gender Analysis Consultant at Voluntary Service Overseas

Role overview

The aim of this assignment is to update VSO’s understanding of contextual factors which affect the ability of marginalised and excluded groups to participate in policy decision making and to access quality public services. VSO has built an understanding of these factors through previous PEA and SEGA analyses. These analyses have not only provided details of the condition of marginalised and excluded groups but have also provided information on the systemic and structural barriers in accessing decision making processes for marginalised and excluded groups that helped in our programme design and projects. It must be noted much of these analyses were undertaken prior to the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic in early 2020. This assignment therefore seeks to establish how these contextual factors have been reshaped by COVID 19. The assignment will basically update VSO’s previous PEA and SEGA that were carried out prior to the COVID 19 outbreak and the global economic and political changes due to the Ukraine war.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential/Required qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies

•  Experience in undertaking desk research in areas of social inclusion and gender and social accountability.
•  Track record of producing research reports and documents relating to development issues relevant to vulnerability and marginalization.
•  Evidence of working on issues of development, human rights and issues of health, education and livelihoods.
•  Understanding of gender and disability. Competencies and Behaviour At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
•  Ability to be open minded and respectful
•  Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
•  Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
•  Ability to seek and share knowledge Equal Opportunities VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.