Technical Team Lead, GEDSI

Chemonics International; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de développement international cherche un Technical Lead en Women, Peace and Security (WPS) pour diriger la mise en œuvre et la stratégie. Le candidat idéal a plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le domaine, possède un master dans un domaine pertinent, et se distingue par ses compétences en plaidoyer et en formation. Le poste implique une collaboration étroite avec des partenaires pour garantir un impact stratégique et durable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 ans d'expérience en WPS ou égalité des genres.
• Diplôme en Sciences Sociales ou études connexes requis.
• Familiarité avec JONAP et architecture WPS régionale souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la conception stratégique et la mise en œuvre d'interventions en matière de WPS.
• Fournir une expertise technique aux partenaires et équipes.
• Encadrer et bâtir les capacités des acteurs locaux.

Skills

Leadership technique

Capacité à construire des capacités

Plaidoyer et défense

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Master en Sciences Sociales ou domaine connexe

Job description

About The Role

Technical Lead – Capacity building for GoJ on WPS. Provides technical leadership on Women, Peace and Security programming in line with national and donor frameworks, ensuring coherence across policy, implementation, and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the strategic design, delivery, and monitoring of WPS-related interventions. Provide expert technical input to partners and implementing teams.

- Lead advocacy efforts aligned with JONAP II and relevant GoJ priorities.

- Build capacity and mentor local actors engaged in WPS.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 10 years’ experience in WPS, gender equality, or related fields.

- A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

- Deep familiarity with JONAP and regional WPS architecture.

- Demonstrated experience in program design, coordination, and technical capacity-building.

- Fluency in Arabic and English.

About Us

Chemonics UK is a leader in global sustainable development and part of Chemonics International's global network of specialists. We run projects that support children with special educational needs in Syria, increase access to public services in Mozambique, and foster peacebuilding initiatives in Yemen. Our actions aim to transform life-changing ideas into world-changing outcomes.

Our teams possess diverse technical expertise and lived experiences, essential for solving complex development challenges. We are committed to fostering connections—global and local, human and technological—that facilitate efficient learning and adaptation across projects and countries. This approach enables us to address pressing and evolving global challenges, from research and innovation in Africa to supporting local governments and civil society in Ukraine.

Chemonics International, with a 50-year history, is a major international development consultancy delivering solutions across sectors and regions to support sustainable development goals. We have 6,000 experts in over 100 countries, with most working in communities they consider home.

Further Information

Safeguarding & Pre-employment Checks

Chemonics is committed to safeguarding staff, associated personnel, and beneficiaries from harm, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Our survivor-centred response applies if such harm occurs, perpetrated by anyone representing Chemonics. Our safeguarding policy covers all staff and associated personnel, including board members, consultants, interns, and sub-awardees, during and outside working hours. All employees undergo due diligence checks, such as the DBS basic check or equivalent overseas police checks.

Our Culture

We foster an inclusive culture rooted in access, belonging, and connection for all team members. We value diversity and believe that differing perspectives, experiences, and expertise are vital. Everyone should be treated with dignity, respect, transparency, and fairness. We aim to attract diverse talent, recognizing each individual's uniqueness and ensuring no one is treated less favorably based on characteristics such as age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or support for pregnant women and new parents.