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POSITION SUMMARY
American Councils is a premier, international nonprofit organization that strives to empower individuals and institutions to address challenges in a diverse and interconnected world. American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for almost 50 years across 130 countries. In support of the Kiribati Threshold Project, American Councils has opened offices in Tarawa, Kiribati and Suva, Fiji to implement Uaiakinan ao Uarokoan Toronibwaia I-Kiribati Activity (the "UUTI Activity"), part of the Mwakuri Aika Nakoraoi Ibukin Maeuraoimi Project (the "MANIM Project"). Funding for this project is provided by the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
The project will equip I-Kiribati youth aged 15 to 17 with improved work-readiness skills. This Activity, which is supported by the Kiribati Ministry of Education, will provide youth skills camps and academic year scholarships for I-Kiribati high school students. Starting in summer 2024, through their experience abroad, I-Kiribati students will receive language immersion and a cultural experience that builds self-confidence and work readiness in ways that are unique to student exchange programs. Students will study for an academic year in the United States or attend an immersive 3-4-week camp in Fiji or the United States.
American Councils seeks a Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant to support the UUTI Activity in identifying and strengthening approaches to gender and social inclusion across all program areas. The consultant's work will focus primarily on the participation and evaluation of vulnerable youth sub-groups, i.e. girls, boys, youth with disabilities, and outer islanders. This is a long-term consultancy position that could last up to three years (from April 2024 to April 2027), with up to 100 billable hours over the course of the consultancy. The largest portion of work will take place between April and October, 2024. The Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant will work closely with UUTI project staff in Washington, DC; Suva, Fiji; and Tarawa, Kiribati and report to the Senior Project Manager in Washington, DC.
The consultancy is fully remote. The consultant will be required to communicate with colleagues in different time zones.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils' commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.