Chapter Gender Specialist

The Gender Specialist will lead gender-transformative programming and evidence-based learning across Women in Global Health (WGH) chapters and programs. Working closely with global and chapter-level teams, the role integrates gender equity and intersectionality into programming, capacity strengthening, research, and advocacy. The specialist will design technical tools to foster inclusive leadership and address systemic gender inequities in health systems. By implementing gender-responsive monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, they will ensure program impact and alignment with donor and organizational priorities. The role also supports resource mobilization, building strategic partnerships, and represents WGH in high-level policy and advocacy spaces to advance gender equity in global health. While this position is fully remote, it involves active participation in scheduled events and meetings that may occur across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Design & Technical Leadership

Lead the design and implementation of gender-transformative initiatives across WGH global and chapter programs

Develop and manage gender-responsive MEL systems, log frames, and theories of change

Represent WGH in high-level platforms, policy dialogues, and technical working groups

Serve as a technical focal point to chapters on stakeholder engagement and partnership development

Lead the documentation and dissemination of best practices, case studies, and lessons learned from gender-transformative programs

Serve as the focal person to chapters, providing guidance and support where needed

Carry out any additional responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor in line with the role

Qualifications & Experience

Technical Skills & Language Proficiency

Women in Global Health (WGH) is an organization that supports a global movement of women working in health. We aim to amplify women’s voices and make gender-transformative leadership the norm across the health sector globally. Our network of women and allies is committed to enabling women from around the world to engage at all levels in health leadership, particularly women who are under-represented in African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and other geographic areas or marginalized persons. We began our journey in 2015 and registered as a US 501(c)(3) in 2016. WGH is a hybrid organization, with a small core team of paid staff supporting a global network of passionate volunteers. We are growing fast, with 58 official Chapters in 53 countries and a strong presence in low- and middle-income countries. For a deeper look into our impact, check out our latest annual report.

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