CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Egypt, Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory, Yemen
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is currently seeking short and long term Gender Specialists for the anticipated DFID-funded “Arab Women’s Enterprise Fund” (AWEF) program. The program will seek to increase the participation of 150,000 poor women in focus markets as producers, entrepreneurs, and employees. The program will take place in three of the following countries: Egypt, Jordan, Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), and Yemen.

This position in contingent on funding.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· BA in economic development, gender studies, or similar required; MA, MBA, or PhD preferred

· Seven (7) years experience creating economic opportunities for women; 10 years preferred.

· Experience in one or more of the following areas: workforce skills development, economic policy, gender and economic research, SME development for women, management training for women, microfinance for women, cooperatives, or value chain development.

· Experience with making markets work for the poor (M4P) preferred.

· Prior experience in the Middle East and North Africa region required.

· Prior management experience preferred.

· Fluency in English required. Fluency in Arabic strongly preferred.

· Prior experience working on DFID programs a plus, but not required.

· Excellent management and administrative skills.

· High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers

· Self-motivated and well organized.

· Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com. Please include “AWEF”in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI LOOKING FOR A GENDER SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT (SME) FOR MOROCCO LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (LCP)

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

GENDER SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Gender SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to gender.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Gender SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages Gender analysis

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: American Samoa, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Niger
Closing date: 18 Jan 2015

RESIDENT SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR GENDER MAINSTREAMING, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR: NIGER
SUMMARY:
Based in Niamey, Niger, the Resident Senior Program Manager will work under leadership of the Resident Director and in close cooperation with the country team in Niamey to implement program activities designed to raise awareness for, and promote the implementation of gender mainstreaming, international human rights and labor standards into Nigerien legislation and other spheres of Nigerien public life. The Resident Senior Program Manager will report to the Resident Director and perform the duties as listed below:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs and oversees the implementation of program activities to promote gender mainstreaming and the incorporation into Nigerien legislation of international norms and standards in the areas of human rights, labor, and the protection of women and girls in accordance with Niger's international commitments.
- Serves as part of senior management in the Niger project.
- Acts as management focal point for gender, human rights and labor program areas and also represents the program on these issues as instructed by the Resident Director.
- Serves as the technical expert on gender, human rights and labor.
- Contributes to the planning, design and evaluation of NDI’s programs in Niger in collaboration with NDI staff, local partners, in-house experts and external experts and advisers.
- Contributes to the development of materials, training exercises, information sheets, reports, website articles and other products required to implement and publicize NDI’s work in Niger.
- Assists the Resident Director and NDI headquarters in identifying and developing funding for new or follow-on activities or programs to enhance NDI’s programs in Niger.
- Establishes and maintains functional relationships with international organizations, donors, local civic organizations, relevant committees and networks in the National Assembly, political parties, and other program partners as well as with NDI’s word wide network of trainers and experts in the area of gender mainstreaming, human rights and labor
- Monitors and keeps Resident Director and other NDI staff informed of political, social and economic events in country, with specific attention to gender, human rights and labor.
- Supervises, guides and mentors local staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in International Relations, law, gender studies, or related subjects; graduate degree desired.
- A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in international development and democracy (including gender and human rights), community organizing, political and advocacy campaigns, organizational development, or related substantive experience. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis.
- Living or working experience in West Africa strongly preferred; recent Niger experience an asset.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, and policy makers
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff
- In-depth knowledge and competencies in gender mainstreaming, human rights and labor issues in the Nigerien political environment
- Experience in program design, strategy development, and program implementation
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues and to think innovatively and introduce new concepts
- Superior oral communications skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and negotiate
- Established networks of contacts in Niger and the sub-region
- Superior writing skills, clear and persuasive and experienced enough to edit all types of team documents
- French fluency (verbal and written) required; English proficiency a plus
- Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired
- Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations outside of Niamey, which are often remote and difficult to reach, in accordance with NDI security protocol.

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Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 16 Feb 2015

Counterpart International is seeking a Gender Expert for the anticipated USAID-funded Congo Demokrasia program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Congo Demokrasia will promote Congolese citizens’ informed voting and active and peaceful participation in the 2015-16 elections. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to conduct voter education activities and strengthen their ability to conduct oversight and advocacy to protect citizens’ electoral rights in the upcoming elections. With the support of the local and headquarters staff, the Gender Expert will work to improve gender and youth-positive messages among CSOs working to improve electoral participation. The Gender Expert will ensure that gender is appropriately integrated into program activities, methodologies and approaches in a manner that is results-oriented. The Gender Expert should have competence and extensive past experience working on gender-related projects, the monitoring and evaluation of gender-related projects and writing official reports.

Statement of Work

Through close collaboration with the Counterpart Headquarters Team, the Gender Expert will:

* Design and implement policies and procedures that are related to gender issues in the DRC.
* Conduct a gender assessment, focusing on gender awareness particularly in rural and conflict-afflicted regions.
* Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate for women’s rights and access to information.
* Lead voter education activities in collaboration with the Elections Specialist, including discussions on the Constitutional mandate to treat males and females equally, as voters, candidates, and organizers.
* Coordinate with the HQ and local office staff to support the monitoring and reporting of gender issues, challenges and successes during the course of the program.

Requirements

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender programming with a specific focus on civil society and/or elections.
* Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Women’s Studies, Public Administration, or a relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred.
* Experience working to develop and implement programming that empowers women to participate politically and the public dialogue in conflict-affected regions.
* Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
* Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, as well as excellent public speaking ability.
* Ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
* Recent work experience in the DRC preferred and a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the country. Particularly as related to elections, women’s’ participation and security.
* Excellent public speaking and writing skills in French; advanced professional level English; knowledge of Swahili, Kikongo, Lingala or Tshiluba preferred

How to apply:

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=\*5870BADD985C797F

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Nov 2014

Background and Justification

UNICEF ESARO is seeking services of a consultant to assess country and regional office performance against agreed benchmarks. These include (a) Programme expenditures on gender results; (b) Gender staffing and capacity across the organization; (c) Gender performance of country programme management plans; (d) Gender performance on evaluations of UNICEF programmes; (e) Effective knowledge sharing and communications for promoting gender quality.

The tasks involve document review, compilation of information, country interviews and require dedicated time to be concluded and can therefore not be done by staff members.

The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2014-2017 emphasizes gender equality and the empowerment of girls and women as important results across all of the seven outcomes of the Plan: Health; HIV and AIDS; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Nutrition; Education; Child Protection; and Social Inclusion. The associated Gender Action Plan (GAP) provides guidance and strategic entry points for UNICEF regions, countries and divisions for focusing their programmatic work on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls within the parameters of the Strategic Plan. The consolidated results framework for the programmatic results prioritized in the GAP are drawn directly from the results framework of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2014-2017. It incorporates 42 indicators in total, 22 tracking progress on the targeted gender priorities, and 20 tracking progress on the broader integration of gender in programming.

In addition, UNICEF has identified five performance benchmarks to track its progress on improving institutional effectiveness in achieving results on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. These benchmarks map to the key areas of systems strengthening, capacity enhancement and resource investment that UNICEF is making in implementing the GAP.

All regions will assess country level performance against the GAP on an annual basis, with the GAP Steering Committee assessing it organization wide. These reviews along with annual reports from countries and monitoring data collected on institution wide performance will inform the report on implementation of the GAP, which will be presented annually to the Executive Board at its annual session. The consultancy results will form an integral part of ESAR report and serve as baseline for future reports.

Scope of Work

1)****Goal and Objective*****:*Under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Directorthe consultant willproduce a final report, including key findings and recommendations for GAP implementation at country and regional office level for discussion at RO with key CO participation*.*

2)****Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered:****240R/A0/09/002/002 Corporate Strategic Plan and Guideline

3)Activities and Tasks:

1. Regional gender profile and priorities: The consultant will develop a gender profile on key Gender Action Plan (GAP) related indicators and identify priority gender results for the region (for both gender targeted priorities and sectoral mainstreaming). Specifically the consultant will:

a. Analyse MICS, DHS and other data to develop a draft regional gender profile/dashboard building on GAP related indicators especially as they relate to the five regional priorities (i/ Enabling children to survive and thrive, ii/ Reducing stunting to provide opportunities for children to realize their full potential, iii/ Improving education quality and learning outcomes to prepare children for the future, iv/ Achieving results for adolescents, that help them manage risks and realize their full potential and v/ Scaling upsocial protectioninterventions to reduce child poverty and other vulnerabilities that impede the full realization of child rights. (details in attachment 2)

b. Review programme budget data to clarify expectations of Gender staffing based on GAP standards for the countries in the region

c. Based on key findings, define a draft set of priority gender programming issues and countries in the region (webinar to be organized with RO and COs to discuss).

1. Desk review of country programme documents (all 21 countries): The consultant will assess the extent to which priority gender results are integrated in current country programmes for all countries in the region (20 days)

a. Review COARs for 2012 and 2013 and 2014 RAM, and updated results matrices of MTR countries; conduct interviews with COs to assess the extent to which these include gender related results (outcome/outputs), indicators, strategies and activities, including through review of gender equity marker (GEM) and PIDB coding.

b. Provide a comparative analysis to assess key strengths and weaknesses of current gender programming.

1. Country assessment (3 countries – MIC, LDC, fragile): The consultant will develop a country level SWOT analysis for enhanced gender programming in 3 countries based on a detailed review of country programme documents and in-country interviews. (Jan/Feb - 3 day mission in 3 countries -> 9 days)

a. Assess the programming environment on gender results (articulation with national gender action plans; UNDAF Action Plan; humanitarian response frameworks, existing partnerships; donor interest)

b. Assess internal strengths and needs for strengthened gender programming (priority gender results, key entry points, knowledge assets/gaps, available expertise and capacities and/or gaps)

The countries will be selected in consultation with the RO and based on the desk review. The RO will facilitate the communication between consultant and Country Offices for their concurrence and facilitation of consultants work.

1. RO assessment: Develop a SWOT analysis for RO support to and oversight of gender programming in the region based on a detailed review of ROMP/AMPs and in-house interviews with ESARO management and key regional advisers. (Jan/Feb - 3 day mission -> 3 days)

a. Assess the planned and achieved activities which support or provide oversight to country programming for relevance to gender issues

b. Assess internal strengths and needs for strengthened support to gender programming

5.Produce a final report, including key findings and recommendations for GAP implementation at country level for discussion at RO with key CO participation.(March a total of 10 days with 2 days travel to Nairobi).

4)Work relationships

The consultant will work independently from home for the tasks 1 and 2, for the task 3 the countries will be selected based on the desk reviews (1 and 2) in consultation between the consultant, Regional Office supervisor and Country Offices. For Country Office visits, the RO will contact the selected Country Offices and facilitate the visit, while Country Office focal point will facilitate the contacts/ appointments with the major stakeholders in the country including UN partners, NGO/CSO representatives and key donors in the country.

5)Outputs/Deliverables:

The consultancy aims to ensure that the benchmark for each ESAR country and for the region are established as indicated in the GAP guidance by HQ: offices are expected to report annually against these benchmarks necessitating that the indicators are clearly defined and measurable on annual basis.

The timeline aims for collating and analysing the country office documentation in time for inclusion into each of the country offices workplans and AMP. More detailed country analysis for three countries will take place in the beginning of 2015 and will form a basis for guidance to remaining country offices for more detailed GAP preparation and reporting.

The final report will be presented to the Regional office and to RMT for discussion and endorsement.

DeliverablesDuration

(Estimated # of days or months) Timeline/Deadline Schedule of payment Regional gender profile and priorities 15 days 15 December Desk review of country programme documents (all 21 countries) 20 days 15 January 30% Country assessment (3 countries – MIC, LDC, fragile) 3x 3 days missions January-February 2015 30% RO assessment 3 days mission January-February Final report, including key findings and recommendations for GAP implementation at country levelfor discussion at RO with key CO participation. 10 days

Including 2 day mission to Nairobi 15 April 40%

Reports

Inception report: The inception report to include findings from regional gender profile and from desk review of country programme documents, including a draft set of priority gender programming issues and the extent current CP documents are addressing these. The report to include a summary table where country and region findings are compiled for easy reference. The draft inception report will be discussed by Regional Office Advisors, selected country participants and the consultant to further define the work in 3 selected countries and to inform future action. (webinar to be organized with RO and COs to discuss).

Technical report: This will include the country office reports including SWOT analysis from the three selected countries and from Regional Office: the report will look in depth the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in each of the three different countries and in the regional office highlighting the programmatic areas, internal HR strengths and proposing further action. The common issues are to be included in the executive summary of the report.

Final report: To include key findings and recommendations for GAP implementation at country level summarizing the inception and technical report findings and including the conclusions from the discussion in Nairobi with the Regional Office and key CO participant. The report to include a power point presentation on key findings, bench marks and recommendations in addition to the narrative report. Country reports as annexes.

Payment Schedule

Upon satisfactory deliverables of:

· Inception report: 30%

· Technical report 30%

· Final report 40%

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

a)Education:Advanced university degree, preferably in the Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or other relevant field.

b)States the specialized skills and/or training if needed;

c) Eight to ten years of professional work experience at national and international levels in programming for gender equality and women's rights, including international work experience and field work experience.

• Background/familiarity with mainstreaming gender equality in development and in emergency.
• Knowledge and awareness of gender in emergencies.

d) Competencies:

i) Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
  ii) Core Competencies:
• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results
  iii) Functional Competencies:
• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing

e)Languages needed.Fluency in English and a second UN language

Administrative issues

· The consultant should perform the work using own resources (e.g. computer, internet connection) and UNICEF will not provide working space;

· The work can be performed from distance; however consultant presence in Nairobi is required during the start of the consultancy. In the case that the selected candidate resides outside Kenya, travel cost will be provided according to UNICEF’s rule and regulation.

Conditions

As per UNICEF policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.

The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.

How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications (a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), quoting the indicative fee range with subject line “Gender Consultant, Ref: ESARO/SSA/RD/2014/029” by cob 6 November 2014. to:

The Human Resources Manager

UNICEF Kenya Country Office

Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context

The Secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is organized into four Business Groups in Geneva and five Business Groups in the field, namely the Zone Offices for Africa, Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Africa Zone Business Group is organized through regional representations covering the National Societies in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, West Coast, Sahel and Central Africa as well as country representations in Ethiopia, Sudan, Republic of South Sudan, Chad, Niger, Somalia and Zimbabwe.

Job Purpose

The Secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is organized into four Business Groups in Geneva and five Business Groups in the field, namely the Zone Offices for Africa, Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The Africa Zone Business Group is organized through regional representations covering the National Societies in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, West Coast, Sahel and Central Africa as well as country representations in Ethiopia, Sudan, Republic of South Sudan, Chad, Niger, Somalia and Zimbabwe.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Gender and Diversity Coordinator will report to the Head of Programme Support and Corporate Services and has a technical reporting line to the Senior Officer, Gender & Diversity, IFRC, Programme Services Division, Geneva.

The Gender and Diversity Coordinator will work closely with the IFRC’s global Gender & Diversity Senior Officer in Geneva and counterparts in all other Zone Offices to share successes, strategies and resources in order to offer the most appropriate and culturally contextualised support to the National Societies on gender, diversity and violence prevention issues.

The Gender and Diversity Coordinator will work in conjunction with the Federation’s Global Gender Network, the Nordic+ (‘plus’) Gender Group, and the global IFRC Gender and Diversity Senior Officer in the Secretariat), and other Gender and Diversity Advisors/Coordinators and focal persons in other Zones.

A. The position holder shall support targeted and mainstreamed gender and diversity action, hereinafter understood to include violence (more specifically GBV) prevention, mitigation andresponse* in collaboration with National Societies by providing guidance to the implementation of the Strategic Framework on Gender & Diversity and Strategy on Violence Prevention, Mitigation & Response by:

1. Raising awareness and commitment on gender and diversity in the International Federation and National Societies in the Africa Zone.
2. Mainstreaming gender and diversity in programmes and programme services, including assessments, tools, trainings, appeal, plans of action, including monitoring, etc.
3. Providing technical support to IFRC staff in mainstreaming gender and diversity in all programmes and services zone-wide.
4. Assisting and supporting the National Societies in developing gender and diversity policies and associated action plans and to incorporate gender and diversity systematically into all programmes, develop systems, procedures and tools to monitor progress and to support in increasing capacity of IFRC and National Societies to reduce gender inequality, gender discrimination, discrimination based on difference and GBV.
5. Ensuring a sustainable long-term plan for gender and diversity mainstreaming in the Africa Zone.
6. Providing assistance and advice that is designed to add value and improve effectiveness of the IFRC Africa Zone, assisting National Societies on all issues related to gender and diversity.
7. Targeted gender and diversity action will ensure that Africa Zone National Societies develop overall gender and diversity awareness among board members, members, staff and volunteers.
8. Ensuring that all beneficiaries' needs have been assessed and considered when developing programme plans by using existing gender and diversity mainstreaming tools including the IFRC Strategic Framework on Gender & Diversity Issues 2013 – 2020 and Explanatory Note, the Strategy on Violence Prevention, Mitigation and Response (2011 – 2020), as well as other relevant tools to be developed subsequently.

B. Aligned to the Strategic Framework on Gender & Diversity Issues, develop a gender and diversity strategy for the Africa Zone for the period 2014-17 with concrete indicators for its fulfilment in consultation with existing and to be established Gender Network and the focal points in the National Societies.

C. In conjunction with the Africa Zone Office Units, National RC/RC Societies and partners, present timely funding proposals to donors in order to work toward the implementation of the strategy.

D. Provide technical support to Africa National Societies’ focal points on gender and diversity, all relevant programme units and regional and country offices.

E. Activate and provide technical support to existing or yet to be established Africa Zone Gender & Diversity Networks, consolidating their role through a clearly defined ToR adapted to each national context and Plan of Action and selected regional focal points to improve the programme planning process of relevant National Societies using updated gender and diversity profiles in each National Societies and reflecting gender and diversity and violence prevention awareness and mainstreaming actions; both based on analysis of gaps/capacities.

F. Provide support to the technical departments in the zone in mainstreaming of gender and diversity and violence prevention into community-based programmes on substantive areas on gender and diversity, undertaking specific research, organisation of events and facilitation of meetings and workshops.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, social sciences, public health, political science or international relations.

Experience

Five years’ experience in mainstreaming gender and/or diversity in the design, implementation and evaluation of programmes in an international environment, specifically in a development or conflict-affected context; or working on gender and/or diversity, including violence prevention specific programmes.

Demonstrated experience using gender, diversity and violence prevention analysis and planning tools.

Experience in the provision of high-quality technical advice to stakeholders at all levels of organizational hierarchy.

Experience in an advocacy role in negotiating support and involvement from beneficiaries, partner organizations, donors and government.

Experience in working for a humanitarian aid organization, in a developing country and/or working with displaced and or vulnerable communities.

Experience in working in a team environment, with remote team members. Knowledge, skills and languages

Knowledge of the IFRC Strategic Framework on Gender & Diversity Issues, the IFRC Strategy on Violence Prevention, Mitigation and Response and their alignment with Strategy 2020.

The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

Ability to establish partnership and maintain working relationship within the organisation and with external partners.

Ability to gather, analyse, and evaluate facts and prepare and present concise oral and written reports.

Computer skills - competency in the use of relevant software and other applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases, Internet, etc.

Fluent in spoken and written English. Another local language (French, Arabic) preferred.

Competencies and values

Diversity

Integrity

Professionalism

Building trust

Empowering others

Teamwork

Communication

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

Use this link-

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, Panama, Senegal, Thailand, Turkey
Closing date: 19 Nov 2014

If you are an experienced gender and development professional with strong credentials in rigorous programme design, implementation and evaluation, and have a passion for advancing gender equality and making a lasting difference for women, children and adolescents, UNICEF wants to hear from you!

UNICEF has recently adopted its new Gender Action Plan 2014-2017 (GAP), which is an ambitious effort at catalysing field level programming and results that advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in key areas of UNICEF’s work.

In relation to this new Gender Action Plan, UNICEF is currently recruiting for 7 Regional Gender Advisors located in the following locations: Amman, Jordan; Dakar, Senegal; Kathmandu, Nepal; Panama City, Panama; Bangkok, Thailand; Istanbul, Turkey; and Nairobi, Kenya. Candidates who apply will be considered for any of the seven locations provided they meet the specified additional requirements for a given location. Candidate preference for specific locations will also be taken into account.

The Regional Adviser Gender and Development serves as the most senior gender expert in his/her respective region, supporting the development, application, and achievement of goals and strategies on gender programming, in alignment with the Gender Action Plan 2014-2017.

How to apply:

For more information regarding key expected results and job responsibilities and detailed information on the desired competencies of a successful candidate, and to apply for a Regional Gender Advisor position, please click here by the deadline of 19 November 2014 (11:59 p.m. EST).Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is currently seeking a Senior Gender Advisor for the anticipated USAID-funded Poverty Reduction and Food Security – Livestock Development (PRFS-LD) program in Zimbabwe. The Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for women’s agricultural development project components. Periodic overnight travel will be required.

This position in contingent on funding.

Citizens of Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee strategic development and program deliverables for gender and women’s programs

· Monitor budgets, grants and expenditures

· Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for gender

· Recruit and oversee international consultants and local national staff

· Maintain collaborative relationships with project staff

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI

· Travel to field to ensure successful delivery of program results

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters in agriculture, rural development, economic development, or similar required.

· Ten (10) years experience developing and managing agricultural and rural development programs for women; fifteen (15) years preferred.

· Additional experience with food security, nutrition, climate change, access to rural finance, and agribusiness development preferred.

· Prior experience in Zimbabwe required.

· Prior management experience preferred.

· Fluency in English required. Additional local languages a plus.

· Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred.

· Excellent management and administrative skills.

· High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers

· Self-motivated and well organized.

· Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.

· Citizens of Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com. Please include “Zimbabwe PRFS-LD”in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Gender Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. With the support and under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP) and Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Gender Specialist will ensure that gender is effectively integrated into program activities, methodologies and approaches in a manner that is culturally sensitive and results-oriented. The Gender Specialist will also work with local partners to ensure gender integration into their program design and activities as well as their organizational structure and program management. The Gender Specialist should have competence and extensive past experience working on gender-related projects, conducting in-depth gender analyses, and integrating gender across a program’s components. Additionally, the Gender Specialist will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation process of gender-related activities, including developing and ensuring good indicator reporting and writing official reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a gender analysis as part of the project assessment team to identify relevant gender roles, gaps, opportunities, and power differences and to analyze why such disparities and differences exist, and to assess their potential impact on achieving program objectives.
• Develop and support the implementation of a gender strategy and a gender action plan integrating findings from the gender analysis into the program design in an effort to mitigate the obstacles that prevent males and females from fully participating in program activities and to ensure equitable program impact on males and females.
• Design program activities that are sensitive to male and female gender roles, including sensitizing male stakeholders to the benefits of reducing gender inequality and engaging male support for female participation and leadership.
• Work with local partners, including subgrantees, to ensure gender integration into their program design and activities, as well as within their organizational structure and program management.
• Coordinate with implementing partners to ensure gender integration into overall program strategy and all activities.
• Work with the program’s other technical specialists to ensure that gender is properly integrated into all trainings, capacity building activities, and technical assistance to partners and assistance recipients.
• Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate on women’s issues as well as integrate attention to gender in advocacy efforts on other issues.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of progress, quarterly and final program reports.
• Coordinate with and support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team in establishing and implementing reporting systems for USAID data and ensure the collection of gender-disaggregated information.
• Use performance indicators and evaluations to capture effectiveness of gender integration strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in gender studies or related field required.
• Minimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience working on gender integration issues for international development programs.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on USAID programs.
• Good knowledge of gender issues in Morocco including social, political, and cultural gender norms and challenges.
• Work experience in Morocco or similar context required.
• Experience designing, leading and conducting gender analyses, as well as integrating and implementing findings into program design.
• Experience engaging local stakeholders, including CSOs, members of Parliament, and other local and national government leaders in gender-sensitive initiatives.
• Experience building capacity of local stakeholders on gender issues.
• Experience integrating gender in community participatory engagement or advocacy preferred.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to French or Arabic required

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

Counterpart International is seeking a Gender Specialist for an anticipated four-year, USAID/Naatal Mbay project in Senegal. The project’s goal to increase the agriculture sector’s contribution to economic growth through an inclusive, private sector-led value chain approach is supported by three key components: (a) increase agriculture productivity in the rice, maize and millet sectors; (b) improve agriculture markets; and (c) strengthen the agriculture policy environment. The Gender Specialist will work to improve collaboration among communities, civil society and government to support civic engagement efforts in Senegal. S/he will ensure that gender is appropriately integrated into program activities, methodologies and approaches in a manner that is results-oriented. The gender specialist should have competence and extensive past experience working on gender-related projects and integrating gender across a program’s components. Additionally, the gender specialist will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation process of gender-related projects including developing and ensuring good indicator reporting and writing official reports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that gender is appropriately integrated into community engagement, capacity building and other methodologies and tools that will be used by the program.
• Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate on gender issues.
• Implement training and technical assistance for partner CSOs to increase their organizational capacity and capacity for engagement with the government on issues that affect women and increase the capacity to increase women’s civic participation.
• Work with the program’s other technical specialists to ensure that gender is properly integrated into trainings and technical assistance to partners and assistance recipients.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of progress, quarterly and final program reports.
• Coordinate with and support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team in meeting all M&E activity and performance indicator requirements and reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, implementing or evaluating programs with significant gender components.
• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Women’s Studies, Public Administration, or a relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Technical expertise in the areas of gender integration, gender mainstreaming, capacity building and/or advocacy.
• Understanding of the socio-cultural issues and nuances of working with community, civil society and local and national government settings is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: community engagement, gender equity and good governance, experience in Senegal preferred.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills to meet the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.
• English and French fluency required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/

Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Sep 2014

Background

The UNDP Somalia Country Office operates a cross-border operation since 1993. Due to the prevailing security situation in Somalia, the Office is located in Nairobi. UNDP Somalia is currently composed of of two main Programme portfolios: Governance and Rule of Law, and Poverty Reduction and Environment Protection (PREP).. UNDP Somalia programmes are implemented through 2 Sub Offices in Garowe and Garowe and staff are required to undertake regular field missions. The UNDP Somalia office shall relocate staff inside Somalia when the situation permits.

The UNDP Somalia Country Programme (2011-2015) has one Outcome dedicated to the Promotion of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment with four specific Outputs: i) gender equality and the empowerment of women implemented through advocacy initiatives in partnership with civil society and public institutions; ii) women’s participation in peace building, representation, civil service and public life increased at all levels; iii) women are empowered in social and economic development; and iv) women supported by appropriately designed, implemented and enforced legal and policy frameworks in line with CEDAW and Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009) and 1820.

In order to help ensure adequate mainstreaming of gender throughout the other three Outcomes, (1). Somali women and men are better able to build peace and manage conflict,; 2). Somali women and men benefit from more inclusive, equitable and accountable governance, improved services, human security, access to justice and human rights; 3). Somali women and men benefit from increased sustainable livelihoods opportunities and improved natural resources management)and to help design and implement new activities under Outcome 4, UNDP Somalia has recently recruited a Gender Specialist with advisory and project management skills and plans to establish a gender unit comprised of a small team of administrative and specialized programme support staff in Nairobi and Somalia, respectively. The Gender unit will work closely across all Country Office Programmes and Units as well as with relevant government counterparts and civil society partners.

The Gender National Programme Officer will report to the Head of Sub Office for Puntland, as direct supervisor and to the Gender Specialist for overall guidance, as second supervisor.

The Gender National Programme Officer will work on a daily basis with colleagues in the UNDP Sub-Office, necessitating that the incumbent be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the organization and be able to work with them in a responsive client orientated manner.

The Gender National Programme Officer will also work in close collaboration with Government Officials, UNDP operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, as well as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to ensure the successful implementation of UNDP programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Ensure strategic direction of all project operations at regional level;
• Financial resources management;
• Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building;
• Efficient procurement and logistical services;
• Efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation, and representation.

Ensures the strategic direction of all programme operations at regional level focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Provide Technical Assistance and oversee the implementation of all work carried out in partnership with the Gender and other focal ministries;
• Provide Technical Guidance and support for Community Conversations on gender equality, in order to strengthen district and community acceptance and championing of gender equality and women’s empowerment. This will include working closely with selected NGOs and Civil Society Organizations, Religious Leaders, youth and the media;
• Provide Technical Guidance and oversee the implementation of all work with the partners on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
• Compliance of operations with UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of project operational strategies and monitoring achievement of results;
• Establishment of collaborative arrangements with project partners and appropriate operational partnership arrangements;
• Knowledge building and sharing with regards to management and operations of the project;
• Proper project-filing system;
• Timely follow up of routine actions and deadlines.

Ensures effective and accurate financial resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Ensure accountability of the use of all project funds;
• Provide leadership in overseeing effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement, efficient logistics and sound financial management;
• Proper planning and expenditures tracking in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Proper and timely preparation of regular accurate financial reports for UNDP, donors and counterparts;
• Ensure strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations.

Ensures provision of high quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge:

Building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs on gender equality and women’s empowerment in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.

Ensures efficient procurement and logistical services management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and management of procurement processes including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management and performance measurement, in liaison with UNDP procurement unit;
• Management of contracts and contractors and legal implications in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Proper management of project assets, facilities and logistical services;
• Planning, organization and oversight of the necessary administrative and other logistical support to consultancy missions, workshops, overseas learning and other project activities.

Ensures efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and representation focusing on achievement of the following results:

Prepare Annual Work Plans and reports for gender work in Puntland in alignment with the Annual Work Plan and regional priorities:

• Ensure the achievement of outputs in line with the approved work plan through day-to-day planning, management, coordination and implementation of activities in Puntland, as per UNDP financial and procurement procedures;
• Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites and supports gathering of data/information for project monitoring and evaluation processes ensuring compliance with UNDP M&E requirements in reporting on programme results and progress towards outcomes;
• Assists in promoting dialogue and good practice among different stakeholders;
• Assists the Gender Specialist in the preparation of narrative reports as well as in the planning and revision of project work plans;
• Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by the Head of Sub office or the Gender Specialist.

Impact of Results

Key impact of results will include optimal mainstreaming of gender dimensions across all programmes as well as the design and implementation of stand-alone projects in support of GEWE in Puntland, cumulatively ensuring that UNDP maximizes its contribution to improve the plight of Somalia’s women over the next five years. Effective implementation of the key results, together with efficient management of all gender related activities will enhance the organization’s capacity and credibility in implementation of highly effective programmes with strong impact.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays strong cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver tasks on time;
• Ability to participate effectively in a team;
• Ability to manage complex problems proactively and effectively, including responses to field based emergencies;
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
• Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
• IT competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and the internet.

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrates strong analytical and management skills;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Acceptance of additional responsibilities and capacity to work under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Masters Degree in Social Science, Gender or Women’s Studies or other relevant discipline;
• First level university degree in Public Health, development, public administration, social studies or related field with 3 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience in recovery and development, with special focus on addressing the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment in crisis and post-conflict countries with master degree;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the above combined with a first level university degree;
• Knowledge of Somalia context is an asset;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a project management role;
• Strong IT skills;
• Experience with ATLAS or another platform for enterprise financial resource management an asset;
• Previous experience with UNDP or UN Women (ex-UNIFEM) preferred and good knowledge of UNDP rules and procedures is desirable;
• Strong diplomatic skills in handling counterpart relations.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by visiting: http://jobs.undp.org/ or

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=49708

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 14 Oct 2014

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Gender Specialist for the upcomingStrengthening Agribusiness and Fostering Rural Alimentation (SAFRA) Projectthat aims to promote agriculture value chains and food security development, improve nutrition and health status and poverty reduction.

Project Description:

Gender Specialist

The Gender Specialist leads the integration of gender sensitive programming elements in accordance with global best practice, donor requirements and FHI 360 requirements. The Gender Specialist participates in strategy, program implementation, program monitoring, evaluation in relation to gender integration in the project that is focused on integrated nutrition and agriculture interventions at the community and household level. This include capacity building and technical assistance to government, civil society and community stakeholders.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to the Project to ensure integration of gender in program interventions focused on nutrition, agriculture and livelihoods.
• Design and deliver realistic and pragmatic gender strategies and programming interventions that will lead to positive gender equality outcomes.
• Integrate gender equality considerations in Results-Based Management monitoring and reporting methods.
• Track and report against gender indicators and disaggregate data by gender to analyze results within each domain.
• Conduct gender assessments, reviews and audits to assess ways to continually target involvement of women in nutrition and agriculture value chain activities.
• Review and provide technical feedback on results and project reports to donors in order to ensure quality and full compliance with gender policy and progress towards achieving integration of gender in program.
• Advise and support the Programs and Partners to integrate gender into activities
• Develop tools, frameworks and resources to enable better gender integration in the Project.
• Identify successful practices in the project that can be showcased in publications, communication materials and conferences.
• Prepare communications materials that highlight the Project’s gender equality programming, successes and lessons learnt.

Qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated results in integration of gender in programming
• Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition, agriculture and livelihood programs.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and gender sensitive programming.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master's Degree or higher in the relevant subject area(s), preferably in Social Work, Public Health,International development, or Community Development, is required.
• 8-11 Years of experience in education, health, behavioral, or social sciences or related field.
• A Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and ME.
• Effective English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in both
• English and Portuguese is required.
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit his/her vision to partners and colleagues.

FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

How to apply:

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/14777/gender-specialist/job

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is currently seeking a Senior Gender Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Program in Tanzania. The Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for women’s agricultural development project components. Periodic overnight travel will be required.

This position in contingent on funding.

Tanzanian nationals are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee strategic development and program deliverables for gender and women’s programs

· Monitor budgets, grants and expenditures

· Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for gender

· Recruit and oversee international consultants and local national staff

· Maintain collaborative relationships with project staff

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI

· Travel to field to ensure successful delivery of program results

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters in agriculture, rural development, economic development, or similar required.

· Ten (10) years experience developing and managing agricultural and rural development programs for women; fifteen (15) years preferred.

· Additional experience with food security, nutrition, climate change, access to rural finance, and agribusiness development preferred.

· Prior experience in Tanzania required.

· Prior management experience preferred.

· Fluency in English required.

· Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred.

· Excellent management and administrative skills.

· High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers

· Self-motivated and well organized.

· Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.

· Tanzanian nationals are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com. Please include “Tanzania Feed the Future”in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 26 Sep 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is currently seeking short term Gender Advisors for the DFID-funded La Pepiniere program in DRC. The objective of La Pepiniere will be to economically empower adolescent girls through innovations focused on Kinshasa and Kananga (in Kasai Occidental) provinces.

The project will have three different components:

1. Learning (to establish baselines and situational analysis of the reality of adolescent girls in DRC, and to generate and disseminate evidence about what works to economically empower adolescent girls);
2. Innovation (to create a physical space for participatory research and sharing lessons/knowledge, and to fund up to 12 small-scale pilot projects to grow evidence about what works to economically empower adolescent girls.);
3. Capacity (to improve the capacity of DFID staff, partner and the Government of DRC to effectively program for women and girls, particularly adolescent girls).

GRI is seeking French-fluent gender advisors with expertise in the following areas:

· Women’s Economic Empowerment experience

· Experience working with Adolescent Girls

· Youth Skills Development

· Education/Training

· Employment Creation

· Market Development

· Mobile Money

· Entrepreneurship

· Franchising models

Overnight travel within the DRC will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters in agriculture, rural development, economic development, or similar required; PhD preferred.

· Ten (10) years experience developing and managing agricultural and rural economic development programs for women; 15 years preferred.

· Additional experience with small business development and access to finance preferred.

· Prior experience with strategic development required. Prior experience conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments required

· Fluency in English and French required.

· Prior experience working on DFID programs preferred.

· Excellent management and administrative skills.

· High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers

· Self-motivated and well organized.

· Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com. Please include “DRC La Pepiniere”in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Senior Gender Advisor for long or short-term positions with an anticipated USAID-funded Transition and Conflict Mitigation Program in South Sudan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in conflict mitigation processes, 15 years preferred
• Experience training and/or mentoring community groups and/or local government officials on gender equality issues
• Experience conducting government outreach to women, including facilitating community meetings
• Previous work experience in South Sudan a preferred, experience in a transitional or post-conflict environment required
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Professional level fluency in English required
• BA required, MA preferred

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com . Please include “South Sudan Conflict” in the subject line.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Gender and Climate Change Specialist for long or short-term positions with an upcoming climate change project in Kenya.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience with gender in climate change, WatSan or forestry projects, 15 years preferred
• Proven familiarity with REDD+, REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards, and Gender and Development (GAD)
• Relevant experience facilitating community consultations
• Experience managing food security projects a plus
• Experience managing income generation projects a plus
• Experience designing and delivering capacity building trainings
• Experience with data collection and gendered data analysis
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Experience working in Kenya required, Kenyan national preferred
• Professional level fluency in English required

How to apply:

To apply please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com and include “Kenya Climate Change” in the subject line.

Organization: Montrose Africa
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

MONTROSE is an international development project management and consultancy company providing support to clients operating in the developing world. Specialized in the sectors of health, education, rural livelihoods and private sector development, our clients include bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other development stakeholders.

Montrose is looking for a gender and social exclusion consultant, to provide short term technical inputs to health and education projects we are implementing in South Sudan. The successful candidate should possess sufficient qualifications in a relevant field and have prior experience of working on development projects in South Sudan.

The position is short term and will likely involve a combination of desk based inputs and short periods of field work in South Sudan. We are looking for a national or international candidate, although preference will be given to sufficiently qualified regionally-based candidates.

Primary responsibilities and duties will likely include:

• Relevant gender & social exclusion analysis
• Guidance on gender and social exclusion considerations in project design and implementation based on identified needs and resources
• Review of existing activities and progress to date against existing gender and social exclusion strategies objectives where relevant
• Review and assessment of gender and social exclusion capacity of project team and recommendations for enhancement
• Potential in country training and support to project staff and stakeholders around gender and social exclusion
• Potential on-going desk-based support to in-country team around gender and social exclusion

Candidates should have:

• An advanced degree in a directly relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Solid experience in the incorporation of gender and social exclusion considerations in project design and implementation
• Capacity development experience an asset
• Relevant experience in developing countries, preferably Africa
• Relevant experience in South Sudan an asset
• Fluency in local languages would be a strong advantage

How to apply:

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position. Documents must include a daytime telephone contact and three referees (with telephone and email contacts).

Applications should be emailed to hr@montroseafrica.com by 15 September 2013.