Senior Advisor - Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a remote Senior Advisor - Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) to provide strategic and technical leadership to advance GEDSI across the East Asia region, with a closing date of 10/28/2026.
- Role
- Senior Advisor - Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Vietnam (remote, with travel to field locations, regional offices, and partner meetings as required)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
World Vision is seeking a Senior Advisor - Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) to provide strategic and technical leadership to advance GEDSI across the East Asia region.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an East Asia regional GEDSI strategy and roadmap
- Lead GEDSI mainstreaming and quality assurance across regional and national office programming
- Strengthen the capabilities of GEDSI focal points, technical teams, leaders, partners, and representative organizations
- Generate evidence, learning, and innovation and strengthen World Vision’s external positioning on GEDSI
- Manage and coordinate GEDSI-related consultancies, technical assistance engagements, and partnerships
- Represent and position World Vision with governments, donors, UN agencies, clusters, working groups, NGOs, faith actors, academia, and regional networks
What it takes
- Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, disability studies, social or political sciences, social work, international development, economics, public policy, programme management or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience providing strategic and technical leadership on GEDSI
- Experience supporting GEDSI-responsive and transformative designs, mainstreaming strategies and activities across multiple sectors and funding streams
- Experience leading GEDSI analysis, including gender and disability analysis, and integrating findings into design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Strong facilitation, coaching, relationship-building, partnership, influencing, writing and presentation skills
- Experience working in or across the East Asia region and adapting global approaches to diverse national and local contexts
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, with travel to field locations, regional offices, and partner meetings as required.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, disability studies, social or political sciences, social work, international development, economics, public policy, programme management or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in providing strategic and technical leadership on GEDSI.
How do I apply?
Apply online by the closing date of October 28, 2026.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is remote, with travel to field locations, regional offices, and partner meetings as required.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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