Propcom Mai-Karfi is a six year programme which
aims to ‘Increase incomes for the poor through enhanced employment
opportunities in Northern Nigeria”. The purpose is ‘Increased employment
and improved productivity in selected agricultural market systems in Northern
Nigeria’.
aims to ‘Increase incomes for the poor through enhanced employment
opportunities in Northern Nigeria”. The purpose is ‘Increased employment
and improved productivity in selected agricultural market systems in Northern
Nigeria’.
We are currently hiring a long term Gender
specialist to lead the development of the gender strategy and framework on
Propcom Mai-karfi.
specialist to lead the development of the gender strategy and framework on
Propcom Mai-karfi.
In this role you will:
- Integrate gender within its market
diagnostics, interventions and monitoring systems, setting standards for
Propcom Mai-karfi practice and providing guidance to Intervention Manager
on how to meet them; - Provide gender-related inputs to intervention
plans for work in existing markets, to the selection of new markets and to
the design of interventions in these new markets; - Support the staff to develop their gender
analysis capacities through specific formal training and on the job
mentoring in the field or office; - Represent Propcom Mai-karfi’s gender-related
work to external audiences, such as DFID and the wider M4P community; - Work with the project communications staff to
develop materials that promote Propcom Mai-karfi’s gender-related
interventions and that disseminate its learning.
You will demonstrate:
- An advanced degree (masters or doctoral) in
the field of social sciences, agricultural sciences, food security or a
related field of study or an equivalent combination of studies and
experience; - 10 years’ experience in livelihoods and
economic development for women in Northern Nigeria; - Expertise in gender mainstreaming in Northern
Nigeria; - Ability to handle working in an M4P project
where things are changing all the time and activities not scheduled far in
advance; - Being a ‘doer’ and ‘innovator’ with the
ability to get things going on the ground;
- Strong analytical and influencing skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and
Hausa.
Nigerian Nationals are strongly encouraged to
apply.
apply.
How to apply:
Should you have further questions, please do not
hesitate to contact Sruti Ravi: sruti.ravi@grminternational.com.
hesitate to contact Sruti Ravi: sruti.ravi@grminternational.com.
To register your interest, please submit your CV
and a cover letter stating your claims against the selection criteria through
the GRM International Careers Page www.grminternational.com.
and a cover letter stating your claims against the selection criteria through
the GRM International Careers Page www.grminternational.com.
Applications close on 23 February 2013.
In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures
Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately
90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in
revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical
offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in
everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards.
By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will
create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need
consistent and sustainable growth.
Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately
90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in
revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical
offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in
everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards.
By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will
create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need
consistent and sustainable growth.
