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29/10/2016
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 address 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
Specialist
Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Gender Specialist
for a USAID Rwanda Feed the Future program that aims to improve nutrition,
enhance market access, create employment and financial opportunities, and
improve access to finance for smallholder farmers, and raise rural on- and
off-farm incomes. The Gender Specialist will provide overall guidance and
technical expertise on Gender to ensure that complete integration of gender,
youth, disabled and marginalize population related considerations and messaging
are incorporated in all aspects of programming and social and behavior change
communications.
Job
Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provide
guidance to the Chief of Party and field staff on inclusion and gender
issues across all program areas;
- Conduct
gender analysis at program outset and incorporate findings in work plan
and baseline data for on-going monitoring and learning purposes;
- Develop
and deliver training to program 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 for illiterate, semi-literate and literate
populations; and
- Develop
annual project work plans in collaboration with field staff, and
contribute inputs to all donor related reporting mechanisms.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
6 years’ experience in gender / youth, Gender 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
- Experience
in Rwanda an asset
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 equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative
action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against
any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, 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.
