Purpose of
the position
The Gender Officer shall support the implementation of the gender household
approach as a pilot project within the HRNS Tanzania program. Within the gender
household approach, HRNS promotes agricultural production as a family business
where all members benefit equally from coffee production. The pilot project
targets 6,000 coffee farming households in Mbeya rural and Mbozi district. The
Gender Officer acts under the direct supervision
of the Gender Coordinator and
the Field Operation Manager and is expected to work in close collaboration with
field staff and the M&E team. The Gender Officer will be required to live
in close proximity to his or her designated area of operation and at all times
maintain excellent working relations with other partner organisations,
including the government department of agriculture and community development.
Key responsibilities
– Conduct trainings, meetings and household visits to promote gender equality
principles among smallholder farming communities, their organizations and field
staff of HRNS
– Support HRNS field staff in gender mainstreaming activities (e.g. provision
of training, guidance and support etc.)
– Facilitate and participate in events, meetings, discussions and drama shows
related to gender in the project districts
– Data collection of gender disaggregated information and its analysis to
monitor the impact of the gender mainstreaming activities
– Compile work plans, budgets and reports
Qualifications and
competencies
– Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, community development or
related fields
– Experience with working in hands-on projects and its respective communities
– Experience in facilitating meetings/trainings
– Fluent in Swahili and English (speaking, reading and writing)
– Motivated and enthusiastic to work in a team
– Committed and result driven
– Very good in organizing and planning activities
– Energetic in promoting gender equality and motivated to work with local
communities
– Aware of the cultural background and circumstances of the project site and
its respective communities
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Male and female candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they will meet
the specific requirements of the position to info.tanzania@hrnstiftung.org or
drop it at the HRNS P.O. Box 2576, Plot number 59, 60 and 61, Iyunga Industrial
Area in Mbeya latest by 19th August 2016!
While we sincerely
appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will
be contacted. Job interviews will be held in the week from the 29th August
until the 2nd September 2016. The gender officer is expected to be available
latest from the 26th of September 2016.
Hanns R. Neumann
Stiftung Africa
Representative Office Tanzania
P.O. Box 502, Farm No. 61/7/2 (E.P. Lot No. 429