FHI 360,Gender Advisor Jobs in Malawi

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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

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.
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 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:
  • 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.
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.
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.
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