Position

A Gender Equality Disability Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Advisor will play a key role in advocating for gender equality, disability and social inclusion within the JID business and for agreed projects.
For agreed projects, the GEDSI Advisor will support project team to ensure key stakeholders create and implement appropriate policies, procedures and activities in support of equality and inclusion.
Additionally, where agreed for internal projects, the GEDSI Advisor will support JID led projects (e.g., PNG Women in Construction) and tenders with a GEDSI lens, to improve the quality of GEDSI approaches.

Responsibilities

The JID Gender Equality Disability Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Advisor will play a key role in advocating for gender equality, disability and social inclusion within the JID business and for agreed projects. For agreed projects, the GEDSI Advisor will support project team to ensure key stakeholders create and implement appropriate policies, procedures and activities in support of equality and inclusion.
For agreed projects:

• Lead the development of a GEDSI Strategy for the Project;
• Advise, support and implement the successful management of the GEDSI Strategy in all project activities;
• Develop positive relationships with relevant project stakeholders to maximise GEDSI outcomes and provide capacity strengthening and policy advice;
• Actively monitor and contribute to the management of GESDI risks;
• Provide advice and support to the Project team to build capacity, knowledge and understanding of GEDSI issues internally and with external stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 10+ years professional experience
• Fluent English essential
• Experience in leading GEDSI strategies, plans and activities for major programs essential
• Experience in the Pacific desirable, experience in international development essential
• Experience in other development partner funded programs (e.g. DFAT) highly desirable
• Degree in GEDSI, development studies, or similar preferred
• Experience in infrastructure programs preferred but not essential
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills

About the company

JID specialises in international development program management. We design, manage and deliver fit for purpose and sustainable solutions for positive social and economic impact. We bring end-to-end project management and commercial expertise to the projects we deliver and work closely with partner governments and international donor agencies to deliver complex projects in remote or challenging contexts.

Why choose JID?

• A fantastic work culture built on our values of Committed, Collaborative, Inclusive, Curious and Adventurous
• Opportunities for career development
• Deliver a meaningful project that will deliver high-quality, resilient, and universally accessible health infrastructure in PNG
• Competitive Package

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Does this look like an opportunity you could see yourself working in?

Please find the application page on JID’s website: Johnstaff International Development | Careers
Please click the 'Apply' button on the JID careers page and submit your resume (PDF only) and we will review your application and get back to you.

Applications will close 11/07/25

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

JID recognises the value of the expertise, experience, and creativity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We work with First Nations in our business and across our portfolio and ensure to provide a culturally inclusive and welcoming environment across our diverse workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fair recruitment practices based on merit, skills and abilities considerate of the benefits of diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage staff of various abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders to apply, including First Nations experts.

As an organisation, JID are dedicated to safeguarding our teams, stakeholders and vulnerable groups that we work with. JID participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. This scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers and in line with this we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during their employment. By submitting an application, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment processes. More information about the scheme can be found at https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/