Since
1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and
transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington,
D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that
delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial
services, enterprise development, community development and food security in
order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total
revenues of $173 million.
1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and
transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington,
D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that
delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial
services, enterprise development, community development and food security in
order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total
revenues of $173 million.
Youth
and Gender Specialist, Southern Africa
and Gender Specialist, Southern Africa
We
are currently seeking a Youth and Gender Specialist for the anticipated
USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub Program. The project’s
primary focus will be to provide expert technical assistance to help farmers
and firms, through private sector associations, to efficiently meet market
requirements of quality and volume and succeed in the regional and
international market place. To achieve this objective, technical components
will include improving the enabling environment for regional trade; enhancing
the integration and competitiveness of regional value chains; and increasing
international and regional trade.
are currently seeking a Youth and Gender Specialist for the anticipated
USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub Program. The project’s
primary focus will be to provide expert technical assistance to help farmers
and firms, through private sector associations, to efficiently meet market
requirements of quality and volume and succeed in the regional and
international market place. To achieve this objective, technical components
will include improving the enabling environment for regional trade; enhancing
the integration and competitiveness of regional value chains; and increasing
international and regional trade.
Responsibilities:
- Lead
all youth and gender activities under the project contract and will
closely collaborate with all other partners involved. - Advise
program in developing strategies and plans to improve economic
participation rate of youth and women and systemic changes within the
labor force. - Plan
and implement public awareness campaigns. - Help
ACDI/VOCA and its partners to build upon existing efforts to reduce women
and girls’ vulnerability to gender-based violence and improve access to
relevant services. - Strengthen
service data/monitoring to ensure that youth and gender inequities are
tracked and appropriate response strategies are implemented. - Organize/support
regular monitoring among local districts, NGO/CBO partners, and service
providers. - Analyze
and report on program and project progress. Ensure that youth and gender
program components are results-oriented. - Prepare
and conduct trainings on youth and gender topics for staff and
beneficiaries. - Collaborate
with other staff to ensure gender is integrated properly throughout the
program areas and is in accordance with USAID’s youth and gender strategy.
Qualifications:
- A
university degree in sociology, gender studies, economics, agriculture
economics or a related field required. - Five
years or more of progressively responsible work experience demonstrating
experience. conducting youth and gender analysis and gender integration
programming, including with on-the-ground participatory approaches to
research. - Understanding
of USAID’s youth, gender, and value chain techniques and approaches. - Experience
with USAID-funded projects preferred. - Strong
English language written and oral communication skills are required.
Please
apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F7757196D04627B4D.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE
apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F7757196D04627B4D.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE