Adventiste Development and Relief Agency /ADRA-Rwanda Gender Specialist Job Vacancy

ADRA
has been transforming lives in Rwanda for more than 37 years.

ADRA
Rwanda, a national humanitarian organization of the Seventh-Day Adventist
Church, is part of the worldwide ADRA network with representation in over 135
countries.

Role: Gender
Specialist

Project: EMBRACE

Partner: ADRA
Rwanda

Location: Nyabihu,
Rwanda

Duration: Until
March 2020

Start
Date: October 2018

Application
deadline: 24-09-2018

The
EMBRACE Programme:

EMBRACE
(Enhancing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health through Revitalized Health
Services and Community Engagement) is a four-year program designed to improve
the maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) of vulnerable women, girls,
and boys in Cambodia, the Philippines, Rwanda, and Myanmar. The
program is funded by the Government of Canada and is being implemented through
a consortium led by ADRA Canada in partnership Youth Challenge International
(YCI) and the Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly
Hincks-Dellcrest Centre)

Position
Details:

The
EMBRACE project is seeking a results-oriented Gender Equality (GE) Specialist
to ensure effective implementation of gender transformative programming, donor
compliance, and evidence-based reporting. In consultation with the GE
specialist at ADRA Canada, the Gender Equality Specialistwill specifically
support ADRA Rwanda in mainstreaming gender into EMBRACE project activities to
achieve gender equality in intervention communities. The Gender Specialist will
be placed in the EMBRACE project office in Rwanda and will be working and
living in the field for the duration of their placement. The Gender
Specialist will report to the Project Manager in Rwanda and will be supported
by the GE Specialist in Canada.

Key
Responsibilities:

Conduct
an evaluation of the EMBRACE Rwanda Project’s gender mainstreaming
approach;
Based
on the finding of the evaluation, provide recommendations to
enhance the gender equality strategy;
Provide
technical support and build the capacity of project staff in
relation to the findings of the evaluation;
Support
the GE focal person in the process of implementing, monitoring and
reporting on the GE strategy;
Assess
construction plans (health facilities/birthing rooms/waiting rooms) for
accessibility for people with disabilities and inclusivity to encourage
male inclusion in MNCH and thereby fostering ongoing participation;
Support
project staff in implementing gender-sensitive facilitation
skills training for trainers, as well as tools to emphasize the importance
of generating a genuine dialogue/discussion on GE issues related to
specific training topics;
Review
project documents such as training modules, etc. and provide GE technical
inputs to ensure mainstreaming;
Review
project Annual Report and ensure full compliance with GAC reporting
requirements for cross-cutting themes;
Support
the development of analysis tool/methodology for monitoring data and other
information to capture progress on GE outcomes, indicators,
and targets;
Participate
in monthly gender check-in meetings with GE specialist from ADRA Canada
Participate
in quarterly GE sub-committee meetings;
Any
other GE related duties as designated by the EMBRACE Project Manager.

Desirable
Academic Qualifications

An
undergraduate or Master’s degree in Gender and Development/ Women’s
Studies/ International Development and/or related field;
Certification
or studies in rural development, community development, social work,
and/or maternal and newborn child health.

Essential
Professional Background/Competencies

3-5
years of related work or volunteer experience in development projects with
strong gender mainstreaming/women’s rights focus;
Knowledge
and understanding of the Gender Equality context of Rwanda
Demonstrated
knowledge of Results-Based Management and Reporting;
Familiarity
in donor (e.g. Global Affairs Canada) compliance requirements and
rights-based programming;
Demonstrated
ability to review, synthesize and analyze information/data with a gender
lens and produce quality reports;
Demonstrated
experience using participatory methodologies;
Proven
ability in establishing priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and
meet deadlines with strong attention to detail;
Exceptional
oral and written communication skills in English;
Excellent
computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint),
and internet use;
Exceptional
skills in building productive working relationships with team colleagues,
field offices, and other partners;
Ability
to travel to Rwanda
Ability
and willingness to work in rural areas and new cultural and professional
settings;
A
passion for social justice and community service delivery;
Highly
flexible and adaptable to a challenging and high-pressure working environment
and unpredictable workload;

Desirable
Professional Background/Competencies

Experience
conducting gender analysis, mainstreaming gender equality in programming,
monitoring Gender Equality Results, and writing reports;
Knowledge
of community development through a gender lens;
Experience
living, working or volunteering abroad

Additional
Considerations

Working
with the EMBRACE Project requires a personal commitment to the project goals
and lifestyle. The holder of this position will reflect, support and respect
the healthy lifestyle values upheld by the EMBRACE Project. The job holder must
conduct him/herself, both on and off duty, in accordance with the values and
objectives of the Project so as not to be in conflict with
the behavior change messages.

Interested
and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV in one
document to ADRA Rwanda office in Kacyiru. Kindly place your application in a
sealed envelope addressed to the Human Resource & Administration Manager
by Friday, September 24, 2018, by 12 pm. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted