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Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global (Abt) seeks a qualified Technical Advisor for Gender, Social Inclusion, and Youth Development (Technical Advisor) for the anticipated USAID-funded Morocco Climate Change Flagship Activity. The Activity aims to support the government of Morocco in its efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change in Morocco, promote climate change adaptation best practices, and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate change through education, economic growth, and governance programming.

As the Technical Advisor, you will help ensure that gender, equity, and youth considerations are woven throughout the Activity’s interventions. In doing so, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Activity is accessible and gender-responsive, and that it facilitates equity and inclusion at all levels (within leadership, Activity staffing, and programmatically)

Work is expected to begin in late 2024 - early 2025. The position is contingent on the opportunity being awarded to Abt. As the Technical Advisor, you will be based in Rabat, Morocco and will report to the Activity’s Chief of Party (COP).

Core Responsibilities

• Work with key stakeholders and team members on the design and implementation of the Activity’s overall Gender, Social Inclusion, and Youth Development approaches. This includes supporting the drafting of annual work plans and implementing an integrated set of activities to achieve Activity goals to include and empower disadvantaged and vulnerable groups into climate adaptation plans and actions.

• Collaborate with women, youth, and other marginalized groups and the Activity’s MEL team to propose relevant indicators and collect, analyze, and report on data measuring progress towards project goals and milestones.

• Ensure that activities and results are implemented in a timely manner within the approved budget.

• Promote the importance of Gender, Social Inclusion, and Youth Development activities and considerations to the project team, and among partners and stakeholders.

• In collaboration with key stakeholders and Activity team members, lead the design and implementation of Gender, Social Inclusion, and Youth Development training for project staff, partners, stakeholders, and target beneficiaries, as needed. What We Value

• An advanced degree in gender and youth development studies, sociology, social work, public policy, international relations, international development, or related field.

• 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in gender and/or youth development, climate change, adaptation and resilience, or nature-based solutions required, including in program design, implementation, and evaluation, policy development and advocacy, capacity building and training, community engagement and participatory approaches.

• Experience working in Morocco identifying opportunities and barriers related to engaging women, youth, and other marginalized populations required.

• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, international organizations, and community groups.

• Ability to conduct gender and social inclusion analysis, interpret data, and apply findings to program and policy development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, briefs, and presentations to a variety of stakeholders.

• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Sensitivity to and knowledge of cultural, social, and political contexts, especially in relation to gender and youth issues in Morocco.

• Experience in advocacy and the ability to influence policy at local, regional, and national level is preferred

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and independently.

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues from a diverse set of partners in both public and private sectors.

• Willingness to travel to project sites, sometimes in remote or challenging environments.

• Full professional proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Arabic, and/or French, Amazigh and other languages spoken in Morocco is preferred. What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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