Inclusion Lead

DT Global is seeking an Inclusion Lead to implement its Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Strategy in the Philippines for the EQUIP program.

• Experience working with DFAT and understanding of DFAT policy and requirements, particularly DFAT’s gender equality, disability and social inclusion approaches in the Philippines or other development contexts.
• Experience integrating GEDSI approaches within education, skills development, youth, or workforce transition programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and provide strategic advice to senior leaders, government counterparts, and development partners.
• Experience managing technical advisers, consultants, and partner organizations to deliver high-quality development outcomes.

• Lead the further development and periodic review of the Inclusion Strategy and accompanying Action Plan, defining EQUIP’s approach to GEDSI and alignment with the Annual Work Plan and Program Strategy. Identify initiatives, entry points, and resources required to support GEDSI integration across all EQUIP activities.
• Lead implementation of the Inclusion Strategy across the EQUIP program, including undertaking or overseeing research, analysis, and field activities as required.
• Manage technical consultants and support Program partners involved in delivering GEDSI initiatives and integrating GEDSI considerations into program activities.
• Undertake GEDSI analyses of the Program’s pilot schools and partner activities to identify priorities and approaches for strengthening gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion outcomes.
• Provide technical advice and support to DepEd, program partners, and other stakeholders to apply analysis findings and implement agreed GEDSI approaches and initiatives.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to EQUIP and partner staff to strengthen GEDSI capability and ensure GEDSI remains a core consideration across program initiatives.
• Develop practical toolkits, resources, and guidance materials to support the integration of GEDSI across education policy, programming, and service delivery.
• Identify and promote opportunities to strengthen alignment between EQUIP initiatives and DFAT’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Strategy through policy engagement and program development.
• In collaboration with DFAT, represent EQUIP in relevant GEDSI, disability inclusion, gender equality, and education sector working groups, communities of practice, and stakeholder forums to promote collaboration and influence policy and practice.
• Lead the collection, analysis and reporting of GEDSI-related data, lessons learned, and emerging trends to inform adaptive management, program improvement, and reporting to DFAT and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) activities, including MERL Plan updates, indicator development, data collection, and field monitoring, to strengthen GEDSI integration within Program performance frameworks.
• Review and provide technical quality assurance on program designs, policy papers, research products, communications materials, and activity deliverables to ensure alignment with the Inclusion Strategy and GEDSI commitments.
• Work with the Program Team to ensure safeguarding policies, systems, and risk mitigation measures are effectively integrated into GEDSI-related activities and initiatives.