FHI 360,Gender and Inclusive Development Specialist Jobs Vacancy

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ANNOUNCEMENT
FHI
360 is a non-profit 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 address today’s interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. stat

es and territories. We
are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Gender
and Inclusive Development Specialist

Description:FHI 360 seeks a Gender
and Inclusive Development Specialist
for a USAID/Rwanda Activity that seeks
to increase off-farm employment opportunities through enhanced access to
finance, increased private investment, expanded reach of entrepreneurship
support organizations, increased capacity of firms to attract and use finance,
and deepened finance sector capacity to assess risk and increase return. The
Gender and Inclusive Development Specialist will provide overall guidance and
technical expertise on inclusive development to ensure complete integration of gender
(female and male) messaging are incorporated in all aspects of programming and
social and behavior change communications.
Summary
of Responsibilities
  • Provide
    guidance to the Chief of Party and field staff on inclusion and gender
    issues across all program areas;
  • Conduct
    gender analysis at project outset and incorporate findings in Activity
    work plan and baseline data for on-going monitoring and learning purposes;
  • In
    cooperation with the Monitoring & Evaluation and
    Learning//Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Advisor to select and
    create custom gender-related indicators, and assist in analyzing outcomes
    for learning and adapting purposes;
  • Develop
    a Gender Strategy and Integration Plan for the Activity;
  • Develop
    and deliver training project staff and relevant stakeholders on
    inclusion-related issues, tools and approaches, and conduct awareness
    raising initiatives;
  • Deliver
    technical assistance to stakeholders to build capacity around development
    of inclusive practices and policies;
  • Incorporate
    gender and inclusion issues in all activities, including the analysis of
    policies and legislation and advocacy;
  • Work
    closely with field and HQ staff, including Chief of Party, communications
    and technical specialists to develop appropriate content delivery via
    various dissemination channels; and
  • Develop
    annual project work plans in collaboration with field staff, and
    contribute inputs to all donor related reportingmechanisms.
Required
Qualifications
  • Minimum
    6 years’ experience in gender and inclusive development programming;
  • Previous
    experience conducting gender related assessments and demonstrated
    experience developing and integrating inclusive-related content and messaging
    in communications, tools and training materials, and in project activities
    across all technical components;
  • Experience
    in training, capacity building, advocacy and outreach;
  • USAID
    experience preferred;
  • University
    degree in women’s studies, anthropology or international
    development/relations;
  • Excellent
    oral and written English communication skills.
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. To apply
please send your resume/CV, cover letter, and the job you are interested in
stated in the subject line of your email to RwandaOFO@fhi360.org
no later than Monday, October 30th2017.
FHI
360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI
360 is an equalemployment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not
engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking
employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran
status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected
under applicable law.
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