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Communication and Gender Expert
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Remote (global)- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Deadline: 18/03/2025
- Location: Remote (global)
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Communication and Gender Expert for design of multi-country full fledge project proposal will carry out the following tasks:
• Support the identification and oversee project formulation at their different stages and in close collaboration with the FAO country offices, FAO GCF unit and relevant regional and/or sub-regional technical officers.
• Conduct a gender analysis to assess the roles, needs, and challenges faced by women and men in livestock production within the ECOWAS region.
• Develop a gender strategy that outlines specific actions to promote gender equality and women's empowerment throughout the GCF project.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate gender considerations into project planning, implementation, and monitoring frameworks.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings from the gender analysis, stakeholder consultations, and recommendations for enhancing gender responsiveness in the project.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of project activities on gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Conduct a comprehensive gender analysis within the livestock sector to identify gender roles, challenges, and opportunities.
• Assess the specific impacts of climate change on women, youth, and other vulnerable groups engaged in livestock-related activities.
• Establish baseline data for gender-responsive indicators.
• Develop a Gender Action Plan aligned with GCF’s gender policy and ECOWAS regional priorities.
• Provide recommendations for integrating gender-sensitive approaches in project activities, ensuring equitable access to resources, training, and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate the inclusion of gender-specific goals and indicators in the project’s results framework.
• Engage with stakeholders, including women’s groups, NGOs, and local authorities, to ensure their perspectives and needs are incorporated into the project.
• Promote the active participation of women and marginalized groups in consultations and decision-making forums.
• Develop tools and methodologies to monitor gender impacts and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide recommendations for addressing gender gaps and challenges encountered during project implementation.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Support the identification and oversee project formulation at their different stages and in close collaboration with the FAO country offices, FAO GCF unit and relevant regional and/or sub-regional technical officers.
• Conduct a gender analysis to assess the roles, needs, and challenges faced by women and men in livestock production within the ECOWAS region.
• Develop a gender strategy that outlines specific actions to promote gender equality and women's empowerment throughout the GCF project.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate gender considerations into project planning, implementation, and monitoring frameworks.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings from the gender analysis, stakeholder consultations, and recommendations for enhancing gender responsiveness in the project.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of project activities on gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Conduct a comprehensive gender analysis within the livestock sector to identify gender roles, challenges, and opportunities.
• Assess the specific impacts of climate change on women, youth, and other vulnerable groups engaged in livestock-related activities.
• Establish baseline data for gender-responsive indicators.
• Develop a Gender Action Plan aligned with GCF’s gender policy and ECOWAS regional priorities.
• Provide recommendations for integrating gender-sensitive approaches in project activities, ensuring equitable access to resources, training, and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate the inclusion of gender-specific goals and indicators in the project’s results framework.
• Engage with stakeholders, including women’s groups, NGOs, and local authorities, to ensure their perspectives and needs are incorporated into the project.
• Promote the active participation of women and marginalized groups in consultations and decision-making forums.
• Develop tools and methodologies to monitor gender impacts and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide recommendations for addressing gender gaps and challenges encountered during project implementation.
• Performs other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
• Advanced degree in Communication & Sociology, Public Relations, Journalism & Sociology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Journalism & Socio-anthropology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, gender analysis and mainstreaming, preferably in the livestock or agricultural sector, rural development or climate-related projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, gender analysis and mainstreaming, preferably in the livestock or agricultural sector, rural development or climate-related projects.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with fluency in English and French.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for various audiences.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for various audiences.
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