Gender & Community Engagement Specialist – South Sudan

About the role

GIS Transport Ltd. is looking for a qualified specialist to support a FAO‑funded Land Information System and Participatory Community Land Use Planning assignment in South Sudan. The role focuses on qualitative field research to understand gender dynamics, land tenure issues, and community perspectives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct focus group discussions, interviews and consultations with diverse community groups, customary leaders and local stakeholders.
• Lead data collection activities in the field and ensure high‑quality qualitative data.
• Organise stakeholder consultation workshops and synthesize findings.
• Provide analysis on social and gender‑related factors influencing land tenure and agricultural productivity.

Required profile

• University degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Land Administration, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline (advantageous).
• Minimum five years of experience in qualitative research, gender issues, community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Previous experience working in South Sudan or comparable contexts is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Qualitative research methodologies.
• Focus‑group facilitation and interview techniques.
• Gender analysis and community engagement.
• Participatory planning and stakeholder consultation.