Consultant for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Assessment, Capacity Building, and Outreach

About the role

This is an individual consultancy with the National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS), under the Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, as part of the Support for SOFF in Belize project. It is listed under Operation/Grant BL-T1180 and procurement process BL-T1180-P00003. The assignment covers a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) assessment, followed by capacity building and outreach that help the meteorological service reach and serve people more fairly and effectively. The consultant will work on site in Ladyville, engaging with NMS staff and relevant stakeholders, identifying practical gaps and opportunities, and turning findings into clear actions and outreach approaches that the service can sustain. It is a project consultancy rather than a permanent established post, and it calls for sensitivity, clear analysis and practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

- Carry out a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) assessment for the National Meteorological Service of Belize - Identify gaps, barriers and opportunities in services, outreach and working practices - Design and support capacity building for NMS staff - Develop practical outreach approaches that reach a wider range of people - Present findings and recommendations in clear, usable form - Support the Support for SOFF in Belize project work in Ladyville

Requirements

Interested consultants must submit an Expression of Interest accompanied by a CV, in English, by the stated deadline. The consultant will be selected under the IDB Policy for the Selection and Contracting of Consulting Services financed by the IDB (GN-2350-15). Applicants should be able to show relevant experience in gender equality, social inclusion, assessment, capacity building or outreach work.

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