The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Global Gateway Facility for Central America”, in Costa Rica . Activities will take place in the six SIECA member states: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

The overall objective to which this action contributes is to Improve the structured and inclusive dialogue with non-state actors on regional integration, the implementation of the Association Agreement and unlocking EU investment opportunities in a Global Gateway perspective.

The purpose of this action is to strengthen the participation of civil society (private sector and civil society organisations) in the implementation of the EU-CA AA to support progress in the Trade and Sustainable Development agenda (labour rights, notably decent work, gender equality and economic empowerment/inclusivity) and related dialogue, and to contribute to unlocking potential for investment opportunities.

Gender-related aspects and in particular women’s economic empowerment will be given a particular importance.

The Gender and Sustainable Trade Expert will be co-responsible for drafting, coordinating and implementing the gender and sustainable trade strategy of this contract under the direction of the key expert 1: Programme Director.

The expert will assist in the implementation of the activities for the defined geographical region as defined in the Annual Plan, approved annually, and the corresponding implementation of unforeseen expenditure, the actions approved by the EU Delegation in Costa Rica, and the requests for assistance raised; particularly in the areas under his responsibility and expertise.

Qualification and skills

• University degree at master level in a discipline relevant to the profile (including gender studies, sustainable/international trade, social science, political science, economics, etc.)
• Proven knowledge in key issues related to women’s economic empowerment, economic inclusion, social inclusion, gender and sustainability
• Proven knowledge in key issues related to sustainable global value chains, trade and sustainability, sustainability standards, sustainable development
• Proficiency/fluency of the Spanish and English language (oral and written)
• Technical knowledge on project management cycles
• Proven drafting, synthesis and communication skills
• Proven capacity for interpersonal relations and working in a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ease of relationship, work and communication with stakeholders from different sectors (e.g. public, private sector, international bodies, civil society, NGOs, etc.)
• Proven skills in the usage and application of technologies, software and digital tools, including Microsoft Office, presentation and communication tools
• Proven knowledge of evaluation and monitoring techniques and systems
• Preferably knowledge of the European Union’s development cooperation policies and strategies

General Professional experience

• Proven professional experience of at least 5 years in project management and sustainable development cooperation

Specific professional experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the nexus gender –sustainable trade
• Proven experience in the area of women’s economic empowerment and sustainable trade
• Proven post-graduate experience in gender strategies and gender-sensitive project management
• Proven post-graduate experience of minimum 3 years in engagement with public and private sector stakeholders in gender, trade, and sustainable development, preferably in the Central American context
• Understanding of Central America’s regional economic integration agenda and inclusive EU-CA AA implementation issues
• Understanding of EU Green Deal legislation
• Preferable local experience in the Central American region
• Preferably experience in managing cooperation projects. Knowledge in the implementation of the European Union’s contractual procedures will be appreciated

The operational base for this contract and this position will be located in Costa Rica.

The intended start date is November 2024, and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date.

This position is 80% part-time.

Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.