[Hiring] Gender Equality and Inclusion Specialist @CARE Canada

Role Description

The Gender Equality and Inclusion Specialist is part of the Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Team, within Gender Justice and Impact. The role focuses on supporting gender equality and inclusion, as well as commitments to gender-based violence (GBV) across various programs.

• Provide technical support and guidance to CARE Country Offices (COs) and partners on projects to strengthen gender equality and inclusion (GEI) and GBV risk mitigation (GBV RM) outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of key GEI and GBV RM deliverables, including:
  • Gender and power analyses
  • GEI strategies and action plans
  • Annual work plans
  • Donor reports
  • Training materials
  • Technical guidance
  • Project tools
• Support COs and partners in identifying and operationalizing gender-responsive and gender-transformative approaches.
• Integrate GEI, gender-transformative principles, GBV RM, do no harm, and safeguarding considerations into project activities.
• Contribute GEI and GBV RM technical inputs to project monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities.
• Support CARE Country Offices and colleagues in responding to GEI and GBV RM requirements for concept notes and proposals.
• Contribute to the development of GEI and GBV RM components for concept notes and proposals.
• Support the development and delivery of organizational learning opportunities related to GEI and GBV RM.
• Participate in relevant CARE International or external Communities of Practice, technical working groups, and learning events.
• Support networking and partnerships within the CARE Confederation and other sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• Three or more years of professional experience in gender equality and inclusion, women’s rights, and/or GBV.
• Experience working within an international NGO context.
• Demonstrated experience advancing gender equality and women’s leadership.
• Knowledge of programming designed to address social norms change.
• Expertise in qualitative data research, analysis, and interpretation.
• Fluency in English, including written and spoken.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

Requirements

• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Create an environment free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and exploitation.
• Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place.

Benefits

• Starting annual salary between $75,005 - $80,364.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including family coverage for a wide range of services.
• Paid annual and wellness leave benefits.
• Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements.
• December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1).
• Inclusive holiday policy.
• Parental leave top-up.
• Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year.
• International and domestic travel opportunities.
• Annual all-staff retreat.
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training.
• Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity.
• A focus on wellness and work-life balance.
• Amazing colleagues committed to CARE’s mission.

How to Apply

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team, and are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Please apply by October 25, 2026.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace.