Mission of the role
Global School Leaders in partnership with Heroinas Peruanas is creating a series of illustrated stories celebrating school leaders from around the world who have championed gender equity efforts in their schools and communities. As part of this project, Global School Leaders is also creating a guidebook for facilitators who wish to run workshops on gender equity with school leaders. The guidebook consists of five chapters. Each chapter is 10-15 pages in length and contains information about sub-topics along with suggested activities linked to those sub-topics. The five chapters are:
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Gender Equity (Basic concepts like gender vs sex and stereotypes along with a few suggested activities)
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Chapter 2: School Environment and Gender Equity (Exploring how physical infrastructure and school culture influence gender equity)
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Chapter 3: Building Gender Equitable Classrooms (Examining the role of teacher actions and mindsets in creating gender equitable environments within the classroom)
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Chapter 4: Gender Equitable School Policies (Establishing clear and simple policies for addressing bullying and harassment, policies for student support, etc.)
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Chapter 5: Working with Communities for Gender Equity (Strategies such as identifying role models, targeted meetings with fathers or mothers, and partnering with local NGOs to address inequitable practices such as child marriage)
The Gender Consultant will review and provide expert feedback on the guidebook ensuring they are aligned with global best practices and evidence on establishing gender equity in schools.
As the Gender Consultant, you will:
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Work with the Program Team at GSL to use your expertise on gender equity in education to enhance the quality and relevance of our guidebook, helping shape content that supports school leaders in building gender-equitable schools.
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Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on advancing gender equity in education.
Candidate Qualifications
Required Qualifications
(we will use these in our screening process)
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At least 5 years of work experience in gender equity in education.
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A deep understanding of gender-related challenges in school systems in the Global South.
Preferred Qualifications
(these will not be used for screening purposes; if you feel you have some but not all of these, you are still encouraged to apply)
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Academic qualification in education/gender studies
Work Location and Remuneration
The candidate can be based in any country, with a preference for candidates based in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The candidate must have work authorization in their place of residence as GSL is not able to sponsor employment visas. Travel is not a part of this consultancy. The budget for this work is $700 - $1200 USD and will be determined based on the experience level of the consultant selected. Payment will be made in the consultant’s local currency.
Commitment to Diversity
GSL is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees - across nationalities, races, ethnicity, religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, languages, ages, genders, and prior experiences. In our hiring, we seek those with an inclusive mindset and who notice and correct inequities when they arise.
How to Apply
We expect the consultancy role to be completed within 4 to 8 weeks, starting in January. To apply, we kindly ask applicants to submit their CV, a letter of interest and a brief work proposal, including their approach to achieving the objective, timeline, and compensation expectations.
Please submit your proposals by 2nd December 2024 by clicking the button below:
Child Safeguarding
GSL is committed to safeguarding children. Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process. All team members are asked to agree to a safeguarding policy.
What we look for
Passion
You believe passionately that students can achieve at high levels, that education systems can be designed to ensure that achievement, and that developing school leaders is a key element in doing so.
Learning
You love to learn - from others, from research, from your work - and you are open to saying that you do not know the answer to a question, but that you will go and find the answers. You are also willing to help others on the team learn and are generous with your knowledge.
Leadership
You welcome opportunities to lead. Because we are a small team, everyone has a voice and has opportunities to lead meetings and projects.
Relationships
You set a high bar for yourself and for others both in the work you produce and in the way you form relationships. You demonstrate care for others, and you think about the impact you have on those around you. You seek out, listen to and value the voices of those closest to children - students, teachers, school leaders, and our partners.
Self-Starter
You are a self-starter and great at managing your time. Because of our remote work, you will have a very flexible schedule but high expectations for what you accomplish during your work time. (Please note, though, that due to our team being spread across the globe, meetings may need to be scheduled at very early morning hours (5 or 6am) or very late evening/night hours (10 or 11pm).
About GSL
School leaders have the potential to make incredible changes in the lives of students by building a strong school culture and helping teachers provide great instruction. Yet, school leadership has not been prioritized in low and middle-income countries. GSL works to change that through the following workstreams:
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We catalyze and support local partner organizations to deliver and scale high-quality training to school leaders.
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We generate insights from our partners and the broader research community to inform education policymakers, researchers, and practitioners on the best ways to support and develop strong school leadership.
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We connect our partner organizations with each other for deep learning between themselves and amongst the broader school leadership community - governments, funders, and policymakers.
In five years, we have:
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Partnered with organizations in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Kenya, and Brazil that work with over 3,500 school leaders, impacting approximately 920,000 students.
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Published an evidence review on what is known about school leadership globally, as well as two surveys that help the policy community hear from teacher and school leader voices.
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Become one of the leading voices in conversations about school leadership in the global south, being asked to speak at conferences and webinars throughout the world, and being recognized for our work. In 2021, HundrED, in partnership with the World Bank, recognized GSL as one of the top ten impactful and scalable solutions that support teachers’ professional development.
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Established the School Leadership Network with the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 hosted by UNESCO and the Varkey Foundation to convene online meetings with 100+ experts and 400+ school leaders from 50+ countries to foster peer learning, share innovative practices, and strengthen school leaders’ voice in policy circles.
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Expanded our work to support needs during COVID in the Philippines, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, and Peru.