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Executive Director for Global Advocacy

CARE International

Location:

United States

United States
Renumeration:

$120,053.97-$139,562.74 / yearly
Posted on:

15/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

Open till filled

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Executive Director for Global Advocacy

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CARE International

Hybrid

Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 10+ years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Hybrid
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Renumeration: $120,053.97-$139,562.74 / yearly
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Climate & Environmental justice Economic justice Movement building Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Food security & Nutrition Health

CARE is an international NGO with local staff and community partners in 100 countries. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and we seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resource Mobilization

The ED proactively raises funds for CARE's country, regional, and global advocacy working closely with the resource development team and VP/USPPA. The global advocacy budget is approximately $3M annually currently, with plans to grow to $5M+.

Strategy, Planning and MEAL

The ED leads the global advocacy team's annual and quarterly planning cycles, and supports the lead advocates in being focused and strategic in pursuing their goals.
The ED ensures that country offices and advocacy leads are completing advocacy impact evaluation tools to capture wins, and that regular impact evaluations are being conducting for highly impactful wins.
The ED also participates in organization- and confederation-wide strategic planning processes.
The ED may lead specific advocacy campaigns that cross technical areas or are global in focus.
The ED will be an active participant within the CI Advocacy Working Group, including providing strategic inputs as a member of the AWG Core Group, and supporting the delivery of its work plan.

Personnel and financial management

The ED motivates and supports the global advocacy leads to perform with excellence and achieve their advocacy goals. Will work on team member professional development, performance management, skill building, and coaching.
The ED partners with each director to actively and transparently manage budgets in line with donor requirements and timelines. Will work with the finance team to develop sound budgets for proposal submissions.

Representation

The ED acts as a senior organizational representative, as needed, in country, regional, and global forums. The ED may be the lead representative for CARE with coalitions, multi-stakeholder groups, and in high-level political forums.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College degree in a relevant field.
Outstanding oral and written communications abilities in English; fluency in French or Spanish is highly desired.
At least 10+ years of experience conducting (preferably leading) successful advocacy at the country, regional and/or global levels. Both country- and global-level advocacy experience is highly desired.
At least 7+ years of experience leading senior staff teams to high performance and impact. Proven track record of strong personnel and financial management
At least 7+ years of successful fundraising experience and current relationships with donors.
Strong understanding of global politics across issues and contexts
Technical experience in health, agriculture, gender, or other relevant areas
A strong sense of urgency and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to drive towards milestones. Stays focused on priorities amid many competing demands. Able to quickly develop “plan B” when original plans hit roadblocks.
Able to translate complex topics into simple language. Can participate appropriately in executive settings and tailor briefs to a range of internal clients. Can represent CARE in a wide range of settings.
Language Requirement : English, French or Spanish

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GBV AoR Coordinator

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Location:

Palestine

Palestine
Renumeration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

15/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

20/10/2024

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GBV AoR Coordinator

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Inter-governmental
Remote option: No
Right to work requirements: International contract
Renumeration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Gender-based violence (GBV)

The Position:

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a key protection concern in the State of Palestine; according to the 2019 Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) survey on violence, which was updated in July 2022, 59.3% of (married or previously married) women between the ages of 15 and 64 experienced violence in the 12 months preceding the survey – 70.4% in Gaza and 52.3% in the West Bank. Those needs and challenges were exacerbated after 7 October.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Building and Sustaining Partnerships

▪ Maintain an appropriate inter-agency, multi-sectoral GBV Sub-Cluster at the national level and support the sub-national sub-clusters building on and strengthening pre-existing sectoralcoordination, respect and ensure that the Principles of Partnership are reflected in the day-to-day work of the GBV sub-cluster.
▪ Establish result-oriented, two-way communication channels between national and sub-national GBV Sub-clusters to ensure a standardized response to GBV.

GBV SC Strategic Planning
▪ Support the GBV SC members to use the developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the update/development of referral pathways.
▪ In collaboration with national and international GBV actors and the humanitarian coordination body, map the GBV SC's current institutional response capacities, including facilitating the mapping of GBV-specific 4Ws to identify gaps, avoid duplication, and build complementarity of members’ actions in line with the national system.

Capacity Development
▪ Work with GBV SC members to update and start rolling out an inter-agency GBV capacity development strategy that meets the needs and priorities of key national and local stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of the agreed work plan.
▪ Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of sub-cluster members in planning and responding toGBV in emergencies and on safe and ethical GBV information management.

GBV SC Advocacy
▪ Develop an advocacy strategy/plan for the GBV SC outlining the priorities of the GBV AoR SC as linked to advocacy.
▪ Reactivate and co-lead the Child Marriage Task Force to roll out the Child Marriage Strategy, especially its advocacy component.

Preparedness and Contingency Planning
▪ Capacity building of GBV AoR members on preparedness and early warning.
▪ Support the development of a Contingency and response plan for the GBV SC during an emergency.

Knowledge Management
▪ Engage in robust analyses of available secondary data to ensure the GBV response is evidence- based through the available information on trends and patterns of GBV to inform strategic decision-making for the humanitarian response.

Qualifications and Experience:
Master university degree with specialization in areas such as gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, social sciences, development studies, international relations, and/or related social science fields.

▪ At least 5 years working on GBV of which 3 years are at the international level, preferably in ahumanitarian context.
▪ Experience leading inter-agency coordination mechanisms with a wide range of stakeholders.
▪ Demonstrable knowledge of the critical components to facilitate effective inter-agency
▪ Fluency in oral and written English is essential;

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Consultancy

Consultancy, Designing of Context Appropriate GBV Prevention and Response

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location:

Somalia

Somalia
Renumeration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

15/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

24/10/2024

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Consultancy, Designing of Context Appropriate GBV Prevention and Response

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Consultancy
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Inter-governmental
Remote option: No
Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
Renumeration: Not Disclosed

Gender-based violence (GBV)

Who is the Danish Refugee Council?
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement.

Objective of the consultancy
The primary objective of this consultancy is to enhance GBV prevention and response efforts, including the re-establishment of GBV case management services in selected locations. This will involve designing and implementing context-appropriate GBV programs, providing technical guidance to the DRC protection team, and facilitating coordination among DRC staff, other humanitarian actors, and the respective Clusters.

Scope of work and Methodology
The Consultant will implement the scope of work based on the GBV action plan developed by Regional Protection Coordinator as key responsibilities and deliverables over the course of 4 months

• Train GBV Case Workers and Supervisors: Conduct training sessions for GBV case workers and their supervisors on key topics, including GBV case management, GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS), psychosocial support (PSS), referral processes, data protection, and informed consent.
• Identify Entry Points and Provide Training: Identify key entry points for intervention and train relevant personnel on Psychological First Aid (PFA), the safe handling of GBV incidents, and referral mechanisms.
• Coordinate with GBV and Protection Actors: Collaborate with other GBV and protection stakeholders, including the GBV Sub-Cluster, to ensure a coordinated response.
• Develop Capacity-Building Plan: Create and implement a comprehensive capacity-building plan for the GBV team and partners.
• Establish Supervision and Mentoring Systems: Implement a robust supervision and mentoring system to support the GBV team’s development.
• Facilitate Cross-Learning Opportunities: Promote knowledge sharing and cross-learning between the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and other implementing partners focused on GBV programming and case management.
• Update Referral Pathway: Regularly review and update the referral pathway to enhance service delivery.
• Develop Exit Plan for GBV Case Management and WGSS: Formulate a sustainable exit strategy for GBV case management and the WGSS, ensuring continuity of services beyond the consultancy period

Qualification:
• At least a bachelor's degree in social science, Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies or related disciplines.
• A master’s degree in social science, Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 6 years of proven experience working in GBV programming particularly on setting up GBV case management in a complex humanitarian setting.
• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage

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Gender Equality and SGBV Programme Specialist

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA)

Location:

Sudan

Sudan
Renumeration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

15/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

20/10/2024

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Gender Equality and SGBV Programme Specialist

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Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA)

Remote (global)

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
Experience level: 0-5 years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Remote (global)
Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
Renumeration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Gender-based violence (GBV) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is an International Non-Governmental Organization involved in humanitarian, relief and long-term development cooperation in Sudan. NPA Sudan wishes to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individuals for the position of GE & SGBV Programme Specialist that will spend time working with both our development and humanitarian programmes in Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Gender Equality, Empowerment of Women and Girls and SGBV Advisory:

Technical advisory on all issues related to GEEWG and SGBV across departments of the NPA Sudan Country Office.
Support partners to strengthen their strategic engagement and contribute to advocacy on the policies, strategies and laws that promote GEEWG, Women’s Rights and SGBV at all levels.
Network with civil society organisations, UN agencies and other stakeholders, and representing NPA at meetings related to GEEWG, Women’s Rights and SGBV issues.
Strengthen the capacity of NPA staff and partners on GEEWG, Women’s Rights and SGBV
Support mainstreaming GEEWG in NPA’s programs and organizational structures.
Support NPA’s communications, advocacy and awareness raising activities on GEEWG, Women’s Rights and SGBV, in close coordination with the CD.
Support, monitor compliance and proactively contribute to advancing the implementation of NPA’s Gender Equality Policy in Sudan CO.

Programme Coordination:

Provide project management support to a portfolio of women led organizations and partners.
Draft project reports and support in proposal development.
Document and share project results, good practices and lessons learned
Support supervision of project officers.

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Experience

University degree in gender studies, social work, community development, social science, development studies or other relevant degree. A Diploma or Masters’ degree in Gender Studies is an asset. Technical training on SGBV is an asset (demonstrable with certificates).
At least 3 years of demonstrable professional experience leading technical aspects of Gender Equality, Women and Girls Empowerment, Women’s Rights and/or SGBV work in emergency and/or developmental settings.
Strong project management and report writing skills.
At least three (3) years’ experience working with an NGO in Sudan.
Experience and knowledge of civil society development and engagement in Sudan.
Excellent understanding of Project Cycle Management
Strong organizing, coaching and mentoring skills.
Strong team working, communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and presentation skills.
Experience working in a multi-cultural team.
Proficiency in Arabic and English languages and good writing and computer skills.
Ability to exercise conscience and non-tolerance to corruption and discrimination.

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Philanthropy Manager

Global Fund for Women

Location:

United States

United States
Renumeration:

$86,079-$129,118 / yearly
Posted on:

15/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

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Philanthropy Manager

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Global Fund for Women

Remote (local)

Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
Job type: Job
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Funds
Remote option: Remote (local)
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Renumeration: $86,079-$129,118 / yearly
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Movement building

The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading a comprehensive strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level gifts ($1,000 to $9,999, with targeted focus on gifts of $5,000+). The Philanthropy Manager will shape and lead initiatives to grow the donor pipeline, and coordinate strategy and tactics with the gift officers responsible for major gifts and annual fund giving.

This position sets and ensures the mid-level program will serve as the driving force to improving and deepening donor engagement and increasing philanthropic revenue. It will grow the donor base, increasing retention, and collaborating with other key development stakeholders for an ongoing and seamless donor experience to support in upgrading giving levels for this critical donor audience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In concert with the organization’s strategic priorities, develop, manage, and execute a strategy for mid-level donors ($1,000-$9,999) that:
Expands the number of donors;
Retains and deepens relationships with existing donors;
Increases the average gift size;
Positions mid-level donors to become major donors
Maintain a healthy portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects utilizing a data-driven and relational one-to-some approach with most and a strong relationship-forward one-to-one approach with special mid-level donors.
Develop a strong roadmap for a mid-level donor journey, including compelling messaging, data-driven tactics, and donor segmentation to deepen engagement with donors throughout the year.
Lead strong cultivation and stewardship events and activities for the mid-level portfolio with the goal of deepening relationships and increasing giving.
Participate in prospect discovery work and collaborate with the Annual Fund Manager to upgrade donors to mid and major donor status.
Collaborate with the Development Operations team in conducting ongoing evaluations of mid-level giving, analyzing trends throughout the year and recommending changes to strategy.
Develop and track an annual and comprehensive work plan for the mid-level program in Salesforce against annual goals.
Consistently stay on top of mid-level giving trends and ensure that GFW shows up to important spaces to build partnerships and cultivate new ones.
Ground fundraising and donor education in intersectionality, equity, and social justice to increase trust with new audiences.
Perform any other duties as assigned towards meeting team and organizational goals.

KEY SKILLS/WAYS OF DOING

Minimum of 7 years professional experience in non-profit fundraising and at least 3 years of mid-level giving experience.
Expertise in building and growing relationships for increased giving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: can articulate complex themes for multiple audiences/settings (different types of source and movement partners, as well as peer organizations); able to present complex ideas and programs in a pragmatic, compelling manner.
Ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Understand and embrace feminist, community-centric funding/fundraising principles.
Strong organization, decision-making, and collaboration skills.
Comfortable working in multi-cultural climates.
Entrepreneurial spirit, with the enthusiasm and energy to implement new strategies and meet ambitious goals.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

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Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 0-5 years
Organisation type: Inter-governmental
Remote option: No
Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
Renumeration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Disability rights Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Job Description

UNDP has been working with national and international partners in the Philippines on the issue of the circular economy. UNDP is working with the European Union in implementing the EU Philippines Green Economy Programme

Duties and Responsibilities

Mainstream GEDSI Measures into the Design, Planning, Implementation, and Reporting;
Formulate and Implement Engagement Strategies and Action Plans for GEDSI Mainstreaming
Provide Policy Advocacy and Partnership building support

Mainstream GEDSI Measures into the Design, Planning, Implementation, and Reporting:

Lead the implementation of the GEPP GEDSI Action Plan taking into consideration UNDP corporate recommendations as well as comparative best practices.
Review the project’s planned activities and provide recommendations on amendments/adjustments for impactful GEDSI and gender mainstreaming and reporting, in line with the corporate and national policies and priorities for efficient implementation including monitoring and evaluation.

Lead GEDSI related Policy Advocacy and Partnership Building Support:

Provide analysis, substantive inputs, and strategic advice to the Project and its communication and advocacy activities to achieve broader recognition of the Project and UNDP’s contribution to gender equality and social inclusivity results in a circular economy in the Philippines by national stakeholders and development partners.
Initiate and coordinate strategic advocacy activities to maximize support of the UN system, government and civil society partners on gender equality and social inclusivity in line with international commitments to CEDAW, gender targets of SDGs especially SDG 5.

Facilitate Knowledge Building and Sharing for GEDSI Mainstreaming:

Support knowledge building and sharing with partners and stakeholders on GEDSI focusing on achievements, lessons learned, and methodologies utilized in gender equality implementation and mainstreaming, especially in the experiences of the GEPP.
Organize and conduct trainings on gender advancement, gender equality and social inclusivity, women’s empowerment, women’s issues, and social development thematic areas related to UNDP’s Gender Strategic Plan in the Country Office.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Skills and Experience

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Gender or Women’s Studies or other relevant field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (Master’s degree) or 7 years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s degree) at the national or international level in providing advisory/technical support services and managing and implementing initiatives/projects in the area of gender mainstreaming, social inclusivity, social protection, community livelihood or any other relevant in the areas of social development and inclusivity and growth.
At least 2 years of working experience with international organizations and/or government and/or private sector and/or research institution, think tank and/or civil society organization is required.
Fluency in English and Filipino

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Director, GAYA Award - Gender and Youth, TRaQ Unit

Mercy Corps

Location:

United States , United Kingdom, Colombia

Multiple Locations
Renumeration:

$90,000-$114,000 / yearly
Posted on:

15/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

09/11/2024

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Director, GAYA Award - Gender and Youth, TRaQ Unit

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Mercy Corps

Remote (local)

Location: United States , United Kingdom, Colombia
Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian & Development Nexus
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Remote (local)
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Renumeration: $90,000-$114,000 / yearly
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Youth Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

General Position Summary

The Director Gender and Youth Activity will direct and manage the IDEAL Associate Award (AA) on Gender and Youth Capacity Building, Learning and Small Grants. IDEAL works to support BHA’s goal of improving food and nutrition security programming for the most vulnerable by strengthening the technical and operational capacity of implementing partners through promotion of best practices and support for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. The AA seeks to improve the quality of gender and youth programming and integration within food and nutrition security activities. The Director will manage this AA, providing strategic vision, leadership and oversight. The Director/Sr Advisor is the lead technical position and a key personnel role, guiding the team to identify practitioner gaps, test new approaches, expand innovations, build capacities and share learnings and practices that improve food and nutrition security by challenging and shifting the structures that perpetuate inequality and that holistically support and engage young people as positive change agents. The GAYA Director will be joining an established, high functioning and collaborative team.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

Per USAID requirements, an advanced degree at Masters level or above (M.A., M.S., MPP, MPA, MBA, or Ph.D.) is required to be considered.
USAID requires that candidates have at least 10 years of experience managing gender and age issues, food and nutrition security programming and org learning in a variety of contexts.
At least five years experience directly supporting gender and/or age activities. Strong knowledge and experience with integrating gender equality and the Positive Youth Development approach and framework into programming.
Experience with food and nutrition security programming, notably those of BHA and its requirements.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with donor agencies, and USAID in particular at senior levels
Demonstrated ability to think strategically in difficult environments, and negotiate solutions
Demonstrated ability to function productively within a consortium.
Demonstrated ability to provide capacity building within teams and/or with government partners, such as ministries and NGOs so that the team is better able to achieve results.
Strong existing network within the Gender and/or Youth community.

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Director, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)

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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Remote (global)

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 10+ years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Remote (global)
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Renumeration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Climate & Environmental justice Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises.

Overview

The Director for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) will lead in enhancing the impact and visibility of CIFOR-ICRAF’s GESI profile across local, national and global communities working within our impact areas and at the intersections of social equity and food systems, forests, agroforestry, landscapes.

Building on CIFOR-ICRAF’s ongoing GESI portfolio and the organizational strategy, the Director will bring in the latest insights in GESI from both research and development, and lead the organization on GESI mainstreaming and training of staff on GESI topics for communication, impact and visibility. She/he will build networks within the CIFOR-ICRAF scientific community, particularly team building with GESI researchers across gender, intersectionality, indigenous, youth and other relevant topics. This includes serving as a facilitator of institutional processes that support the consideration of gender/ GESI in all projects, establishing systems for data collection across projects, and monitoring and aggregating information to capture and catalyze institutional impact. She/he will support staff fundraising for research through the co-development of a portfolio of GESI R&D projects and connect researchers to the donor and development communities, and thus further position the institution to secure programmatic funding to support CIFOR-ICRAF’s impact area on Equity.

Education, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of Master’s degree in a social science discipline or interdisciplinary degree, preferably with an emphasis on gender, equity, social justice and/or development;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in gender and preferably at least one other GESI arena in relation to forestry, agroforestry, land or landscape management/governance, Natural Resource Management (NRM), geography, sustainable livelihoods and/or development;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience of living and working in Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC), is familiar with rural contexts and able to contextualize gender / GESI to local circumstances in LMIC;
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management and leadership;
• Strong skills and track record of fundraising;
• Proven understanding of the role of research in/ for development and social change;
• Ability to mobilize new clients and partners, to expand the effectiveness and impact of CIFOR-ICRAF work.
• Demonstrated experience of applying Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact Assessment (MELIA) on gender/ GESI / justice issues;
• Intermediate or advanced competency (level C or above) in French or Spanish.
• Experience in engagement, multistakeholder processes and/or advocacy on gender and/or GESI issues;

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Job

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer Expires soon

Fawcett Society

Location:

United Kingdom

United Kingdom
Renumeration:

$34,000 / monthly
Posted on:

11/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

16/10/2024

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Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

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Fawcett Society

Hybrid

Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 0-5 years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Hybrid
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Renumeration: $34,000 / monthly
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Permanent

Movement building

About The Fawcett Society:

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. Our mission is to create a society where women and girls in all their diversity are equal and free to fulfil their potential. We achieve this through compelling research, impactful campaigns, and the support of our members.

Main duties Public affairs and influencing
• Support the Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy to develop and deliver our public affairs strategy, including responding to Bills and Select Committee inquiries in Parliament.
• Develop and maintain strong personal relationships with a network of political contacts including Members of Parliament, their staff, party members, civil servants, and other key stakeholders, in order to further Fawcett’s recommendations for policy change.
• Draft and deliver internal and external policy briefings, consultation responses and submissions, and press releases, to support Parliamentary and media activity – often with tight timescales.
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• Commitment to our journey to become antiracist, including willingness to be vulnerable, to be challenged, and to undertake ongoing reflection and learning.
• Experience of working as part of a small team either in a voluntary or a paid capacity.

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Gender and Land Tenure Specialist

Landesa Rural Development Institute

Location:

Kenya

Kenya
Renumeration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

11/10/2024

Deadline to apply:

31/10/2024

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Gender and Land Tenure Specialist

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Landesa Rural Development Institute

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Job
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: No
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Renumeration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Climate & Environmental justice Human rights

About Landesa

Grounded in the knowledge that having legal rights to land is a foundation for prosperity and opportunity, Landesa partners with governments and local organizations to ensure that those experiencing the most extreme forms of poverty have secure rights over the land they depend on. Founded as the Rural Development Institute in 1967, Landesa has helped more than 100 million families living in poverty gain legal control over their land. With secure land rights, these families can eat better, earn more, educate their children, practice conservation, and achieve dignity for generations.

Essential Job Functions

Lead the “Equal Stake in the Soil” project team in Kenya, including overseeing annual workplan development and monitoring and oversight of subgrantee partners.
Facilitate development of a coalition of civil society actors in Kenya, in collaboration with the Landesa Kenya team, the Stand for Her Land (S4HL) team, and key land sector partners.
Facilitate collective development of a Coalition strategy; assess progress and results, identify problem areas, and take corrective steps to achieve S4HL and project objectives.
Rally CSO actors in Kenya to promote and strengthen the leadership, voice, and agency of grassroots women as central to all activities implemented by S4HL Kenya.
Perform research, analysis, and synthesis of topics and issues related to Landesa’s work in the country and region from a gender equality and intersectional perspective as needed, and collaborate with S4HL team to identify needs for research and analysis, and identify staff, consultants, or partners who can conduct it
Working with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, oversee fieldwork (key informant interviews, public meetings, workshops, surveys) to gather information about current land tenure conditions and prospects for gender transformational reform.
Work with the Coalition to develop gender-transformative policy, program and project recommendations that are useful and realistic.
Contribute to plans for implementing recommendations, including advocating for gender transformative approaches to be adequately integrated and resourced.
Orally present policy recommendations to government officials and other partners, answer questions and defend recommendations; progressively support grassroots women leaders within the Coalition to engage in policy advocacy as well.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional ability to communicate in writing and orally in English.
A master’s degree or advanced degree equivalent in a related field is required, i.e. law, agricultural economics, gender studies, [feminist] economics, sociology, geography, anthropology, or related field.
At least 5 years of experience of relevant international development work experience working at the intersection of gender and land tenure, engaging in policy research and in the design and implementation of projects, including significant focus on the types of thematic and geographic areas mentioned above
Proven experience and understanding of working with local communities in implementation of past project/initiatives.
Experience in women’s land rights and application of gender in all aspects of project design and implementation.
Experience working in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Francophone Africa, and/or South Asia.

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