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Gender and Youth Specialist
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TechnoServe
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 10/10/2024
- Location: Mozambique
Description
Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Work with Premier programs team to ensure that the work plan includes a strategy; activities and targets to reach FTF Premier-Oholo(PRO) overall goal to reach 40% female and youth beneficiaries
Contribute to v annual work plans and assure timely implementation of the women and youth targeted work plan activities
Promote FTF Premier-Oholo(PRO innovation and upscaling grants facility and identify and encourage eligible women and youth led actors and organizations to participate in the grants application process.
Business Needs Analysis
Support the PMs to identify and document their business needs and objectives including gender strategies and youth inclusion;
Support the PMs in research and analysis to understand the market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape for selected businesses and the aspects of gender and youth;
Process Improvement
Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains, specifically focus on aspects of gender and youth
Develop recommendations for process improvements and document, identify improvements for gender and youth engagement
Assist the PMs and grantees in the implementation of process changes and provide ongoing support to implement the gender and youth strategies
Data Analysis
Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to support decision-making including gender and youth
Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns.
Portfolio Support:
Contribute to interventions planning, execution, and monitoring activities under each PM
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure gender and youth deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues and report to the management team.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, managers, and end-users.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimal Bachelor's level Degree in either Agriculture, Business or Gender and/or other related field;
At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree with 3 years in Gender related programs, leading Gender initiatives;
Proven experience in business analysis, with a focus on the agricultural industry;
Knowledge and experience in conducting gender analysis, delivering gender trainings and developing gender policy in programs in Mozambique and outside;
Knowledge and understanding of issues around women’s economic empowerment;
Able to be thoughtful and practical on ways to engage and empower women;
Experience designing and facilitating participatory and interactive conferences and workshops, using a variety of methods like liberating structures and/or other adult learning techniques;
Experience facilitating change through participatory and inclusive learning and reflection, especially in rural and cross-cultural environments;
Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker;
Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical, and quantitative skills;
Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other administrative applications;
Communicative and open to exchange and learning;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in Portuguese with excellent oral and written communication skills required
Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Work with Premier programs team to ensure that the work plan includes a strategy; activities and targets to reach FTF Premier-Oholo(PRO) overall goal to reach 40% female and youth beneficiaries
Contribute to v annual work plans and assure timely implementation of the women and youth targeted work plan activities
Promote FTF Premier-Oholo(PRO innovation and upscaling grants facility and identify and encourage eligible women and youth led actors and organizations to participate in the grants application process.
Business Needs Analysis
Support the PMs to identify and document their business needs and objectives including gender strategies and youth inclusion;
Support the PMs in research and analysis to understand the market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape for selected businesses and the aspects of gender and youth;
Process Improvement
Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains, specifically focus on aspects of gender and youth
Develop recommendations for process improvements and document, identify improvements for gender and youth engagement
Assist the PMs and grantees in the implementation of process changes and provide ongoing support to implement the gender and youth strategies
Data Analysis
Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to support decision-making including gender and youth
Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns.
Portfolio Support:
Contribute to interventions planning, execution, and monitoring activities under each PM
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure gender and youth deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues and report to the management team.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, managers, and end-users.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimal Bachelor's level Degree in either Agriculture, Business or Gender and/or other related field;
At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree with 3 years in Gender related programs, leading Gender initiatives;
Proven experience in business analysis, with a focus on the agricultural industry;
Knowledge and experience in conducting gender analysis, delivering gender trainings and developing gender policy in programs in Mozambique and outside;
Knowledge and understanding of issues around women’s economic empowerment;
Able to be thoughtful and practical on ways to engage and empower women;
Experience designing and facilitating participatory and interactive conferences and workshops, using a variety of methods like liberating structures and/or other adult learning techniques;
Experience facilitating change through participatory and inclusive learning and reflection, especially in rural and cross-cultural environments;
Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker;
Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical, and quantitative skills;
Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other administrative applications;
Communicative and open to exchange and learning;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in Portuguese with excellent oral and written communication skills required
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