Closing
date: 08 Aug 2016
date: 08 Aug 2016
Gender
Equality Director
Equality Director
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Leadership opportunity to contribute to innovative Governance Program
Leadership opportunity to contribute to innovative Governance Program
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Based in Canberra, Australia (with regular tra
Based in Canberra, Australia (with regular tra
Program
Overview
Overview
The
PNG Governance Facility (PGF) is an innovative governance initiative in Papua
New Guinea, aimed at contributing to security, stability, basic service
delivery and inclusive growth for all Papua New Guineans. The PGF will be
responsible for the design and implementation of most of Australia’s future
governance portfolio under the strategic direction and oversight of the
Australian and PNG Governments.
PNG Governance Facility (PGF) is an innovative governance initiative in Papua
New Guinea, aimed at contributing to security, stability, basic service
delivery and inclusive growth for all Papua New Guineans. The PGF will be
responsible for the design and implementation of most of Australia’s future
governance portfolio under the strategic direction and oversight of the
Australian and PNG Governments.
Role
Summary
Summary
The
Gender Equality Director is responsible for leading the development and
implementation of the gender inclusiveness strategy within the Governance
Facility, with focus on three key aspects of women’s empowerment:
Gender Equality Director is responsible for leading the development and
implementation of the gender inclusiveness strategy within the Governance
Facility, with focus on three key aspects of women’s empowerment:
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Strengthening women’s voice and agency – this includes focus on women as
individual leaders in their family, their community, their church and social
networks, their business, their government and in their political processes.
Strengthening women’s voice and agency – this includes focus on women as
individual leaders in their family, their community, their church and social
networks, their business, their government and in their political processes.
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Improving women’s economic empowerment – by supporting approaches that
generate employment for women or enable them to be more productive in their
businesses, whether they be in the cash economy or at the subsistence/informal
level.
Improving women’s economic empowerment – by supporting approaches that
generate employment for women or enable them to be more productive in their
businesses, whether they be in the cash economy or at the subsistence/informal
level.
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Reducing violence against women –supporting programs that work to reduce
violence and supporting women who are subjected to violence; to appropriately
challenge cultural and social norms that enable violence to continue at such
high levels in PNG.
Reducing violence against women –supporting programs that work to reduce
violence and supporting women who are subjected to violence; to appropriately
challenge cultural and social norms that enable violence to continue at such
high levels in PNG.
The
Director will work closely with the PGF CEO and Program Directors to ensure all
aspects of the Gender strategy are developed and implemented such that the
rights of women are protected and barriers to women’s empowerment are removed.
The position will provide high level strategic advice and technical guidance
across all areas of PGF in relation to Gender Equality to address program
challenges and opportunities.
Director will work closely with the PGF CEO and Program Directors to ensure all
aspects of the Gender strategy are developed and implemented such that the
rights of women are protected and barriers to women’s empowerment are removed.
The position will provide high level strategic advice and technical guidance
across all areas of PGF in relation to Gender Equality to address program
challenges and opportunities.
The
successful candidate will bring:
successful candidate will bring:
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At least 10 years’ experience in gender and development (the work place,
regulation, policy, economics, finance) or a related field, ideally in South
East Asia
At least 10 years’ experience in gender and development (the work place,
regulation, policy, economics, finance) or a related field, ideally in South
East Asia
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Extensive knowledge and practical experience of how policy and regulation acts
to constrain or promote women’s economic empowerment, strengthening women’s
voice and agency and reducing violence against women
Extensive knowledge and practical experience of how policy and regulation acts
to constrain or promote women’s economic empowerment, strengthening women’s
voice and agency and reducing violence against women
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Demonstrated experience in initiating research studies, critical analysis,
report writing, monitoring and evaluation and comprehensive reporting
Demonstrated experience in initiating research studies, critical analysis,
report writing, monitoring and evaluation and comprehensive reporting
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Exceptional interpersonal skills, presentation skills, networking and
relationship management expertise, with demonstrated ability to influence
change and reform
Exceptional interpersonal skills, presentation skills, networking and
relationship management expertise, with demonstrated ability to influence
change and reform
About
Abt Associates
Abt Associates
Abt
Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector.
Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative
solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for
our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to
service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term
benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging
environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the
region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track
record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and
encourage applications from capable women.
Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector.
Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative
solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for
our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to
service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term
benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging
environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the
region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track
record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and
encourage applications from capable women.
For
Further Information and Application Details
Further Information and Application Details
Further
information in regards to this opportunity can be found in the Position
Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associate’s website at: http://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details_view.cfm?id=959950
information in regards to this opportunity can be found in the Position
Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associate’s website at: http://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details_view.cfm?id=959950
Applications
should be submitted online and should include a current CV, cover letter and a
response to the key selection criteria, including questions of due diligence.
should be submitted online and should include a current CV, cover letter and a
response to the key selection criteria, including questions of due diligence.
The
closing date for applications is Monday 8 August 2016 (midnight AEST)
closing date for applications is Monday 8 August 2016 (midnight AEST)
We
welcome and thank all applications, however only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
welcome and thank all applications, however only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
