Closing
date: 30 Sep 2015
date: 30 Sep 2015
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 addres
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 addres
s today’s interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and
territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Gender Advisor.
Description:
The
Gender Advisor leads the integration of gender sensitive programming elements
in accordance with global best practice, donor requirements and FHI 360
requirements. The Gender Advisor participates in strategy, program
implementation, program monitoring, evaluation in relation to gender
integration in the project that is focused on i nutrition sensitive and
nutrition specific interventions at the community and household level. This
include capacity building and technical assistance to government, civil society
and community stakeholders. This position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Gender Advisor leads the integration of gender sensitive programming elements
in accordance with global best practice, donor requirements and FHI 360
requirements. The Gender Advisor participates in strategy, program
implementation, program monitoring, evaluation in relation to gender
integration in the project that is focused on i nutrition sensitive and
nutrition specific interventions at the community and household level. This
include capacity building and technical assistance to government, civil society
and community stakeholders. This position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Job
Summary / Responsibilities:
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 sensitive and nutrition specific
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 lesssons learnt.
MENTAL
AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- 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 Malawi 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.
Qualifications:
- A
Master’s Degree or higher in the relevant subject area(s), preferably in
Gender, Social Work, Public Health, International development, or
Community Development, is required. - 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 English. - 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.
This
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.
We
offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click
here
to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click
here
to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI
360 is an equalopportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to
providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age,
disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or
activities.
360 is an equalopportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to
providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age,
disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or
activities.


