Hybrid Gender & Finance Consultant

at World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

• Job title: Gender & Finance Consultant
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Colombo, Sri Lanka

About the role

• Consultant providing strategic advice and technical assistance to facilitate Gender Lens Investing initiatives. Collaborating with project teams in Sri Lanka for gender equality and financial inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Co-create the Gender Lens Investment (GLI) Advocacy and Intervention Strategy
• Contextualise the Global Toolkit - ‘Using Finance and tool for Social Change’ to the local context
• Work closely with the Project GESI Team to jointly plan and deliver the training for Fund Managers
• Observe and support the GESI team to deliver the training for selected Women’s Rights Organizations (WRO)
• Advise on the content and delivery of a tailored Angel Investor Training that will be carried out in the second half of 2026
• Work closely with the project’s Diaspora Liaison Consultant to catalyze diaspora investment
• Support the organization of one GLI networking and Investment Forum to promote business opportunities
• Production of Briefing Notes or Case Studies, documenting the lessons learned
• Plan and facilitate a “Reflect and Reset” session with the project team, selected ecosystem actors or partners after the Orange Forum

Requirements

• A Masters Degree in gender studies, international development/relations, social anthropology, law and women’s rights, finance, socio-economics, or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post is required.
• 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area of gender equality and inclusion, of which at least three years at the international level is required
• Knowledge and experience in gender and finance within the Sri Lankan context, with demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in both of these areas, is essential
• Demonstrated experience developing training curriculum and facilitating training sessions using participatory approaches
• Understanding of human rights dimensions of gender, finance, including promoting the rights of marginalized groups, essential
• Experience in culturally sensitive programming is essential
• Experience in engaging with the finance ecosystem, sectors and key stakeholders is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with civil society in support of gender equality and inclusion
• Strong track record of technical advisory, publications, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
• Experience working for INGOs is preferred.
• Full fluency in English; Sinhala or Tamil fluency is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

• Gender Lens Investment (GLI) Advocacy and Intervention Strategy
• Training curriculum and facilitation experience
• Gender-responsive and inclusive investment vehicles
• Cultural sensitivity in programming