NIS has dedicated staff at both HQ and programme office level with specific responsibility for the focus area Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI). NIS’ GESI policy is designed to support equity progression for all groups, including women, youth, LGBTIQ+, persons with disability, ethnic minorities, and other traditionally marginalized groups. Accompanying the GESI Policy, the Foundation has established a GESI Action Plan and Gender Marker document and a GESI strategy.
NIS’ recruitment processes consider diversity and gender balance at several stages of the process, including as part of the role analysis, advertisement, interviews, and selection process. The Foundation will provide job opportunities to the most qualified person regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, etc. The Foundation’s aim for a diverse workforce at both HQ and Programme Offices is also a strategic choice as diversity within the workforce equips NIS with the best possible opportunities to deliver successful projects across different geographical and thematic implementation areas.
Moreover, NIS aims to have equal salary for women and men in the organisation. New employees are placed in a position category and salary step based on their education level and years of previous relevant experience, as well as level of complexity and responsibility in the position, regardless of the new employee’s gender, identity, religion, ethnicity, function level, etc.
The subject is supported and governed by the following NIS policy and guideline documents.
- NIS GESI Policy
- NIS Recruitment Guidelines
- NIS Professional Development Guidelines
Please contact NIS if you would like a copy of the document.