Under the direction of the EF Head of Project and the functional supervision of the Senior Project Officer Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, the Key Expert (KE) Gender Equality and Women Empowerment will ensure the implementation of the corresponding Action line and following output; strengthening policies and mechanisms for the empowerment and advancement of women and girls. The Key Expert will focus on gender inequality and all other forms of inequalities. 

The KE ensures the coherence and alignment of Action line 1.1 of Component 1 with bi-regional agendas, promoting innovative approaches to contribute to the social pillar of the GGIA. In addition to coordinating the efforts with the others SPOs of Component 1 and the Gender Help Desk, the KE will ensure that all other consortium members working under the Action line 1.1 are aligned and working towards the project's strategic objectives.

The KE will oversee the implementation of related activities and provide essential support to the technical teams.
The KE will be responsible for the following non-exhaustive responsibilities and tasks:

Strategic and technical guidance:
o    Guarantee a strategic vision for Action line 1.1 of Component 1 by identifying implementation priorities and providing technical inputs to team members; 
o    Support the implementation of Action 1.1 of Component 1 by identifying key actions and ensure results for the EU-LAC Fall summit; 
o    Mobilize relevant expertise to implement Action line 1.1 of Component 1; 
o    Stay up-to-date with bi-regional agendas related to Gender and other forms of inequalities to produce qualitative inputs guiding the implementation of SPOs, with the objective of guaranteeing aide-efficiency and sustainability by articulating regional and national actions; 
o    Facilitate dialogue with regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader regional objectives and agendas; 
o    Promotes cross-sectoral synergy and connectivity, under a gender-transformative/sensitive approach; 
o    Encourages multi-actor integration by involving NGOs, private sector entities, regional and international bodies in policy enhancement efforts; 
o    Ensure the submission of high-quality technical reports, analytical notes, policy papers, and other relevant project deliverables to the Senior Project Officer;
o    Participate in the coordination of the others SPOs of the Component and the Gender Help Desk;

Representation of the Project:
o    Represent the project at relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to advocate for the objectives and progress of Action line 1.1 of Component 1.
o    Build and maintain strategic relationships with regional key stakeholders, including relevant national institutions, NGOs, private sector organisations and international stakeholders, to promote the project's goals and facilitate collaboration.

Support to the technical teams: 
o    Validate the actions requests to ensure both technical coherence and relevance 
o    Provide continuous support to technical teams, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance for effective project implementation, while promoting the integration of agendas to enhance overall execution.
o    Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team to enhance the overall impact of the project.