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 Primary Purpose of the Job

Support the Head Gender in ensuring the mainstreaming of gender perspectives into all SADC policies, programmes, projects and activities at both national and regional levels with particular reference to Part Two to Five of the Revised SADC Protocol on Gender and Development. Monitor, evaluate and report progress made in the implementation of all gender commitments of SADC Member States at the regional, continental and international levels.

Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Draft calendar of events for the year and maintain effective and efficient development and management of the coordinated Gender Mainstreaming Management Structures of Gender Unit.
 ▪ Provide effective support to the Senior Programme Officer in gender mainstreaming.
▪ Facilitate Mainstreaming of Gender into SADC Secretariat programme of work.
▪ Assist Senior Programme Officer with the development of funding proposals for the gender programmes
▪ Mainstream gender into other directorate funding proposals.   
▪ Roll out the SADC Gender Mainstreaming Resource Kit towards building the capacity of all SADC Institutions and Member States.
▪ Roll out of the gender mainstreaming guidelines.
▪ Facilitate and coordinate the mainstreaming of gender into all SADC programmes, policies and activities.
▪ Provide effective support to the Senior Programme Officer in women empowerment issues.
▪ Facilitate implementation of the Framework for Achieving Gender Parity in Politics and decision making by Member States.
▪ Develop the Gender Monitor.
 ▪ Facilitate the development and implementation of guidelines for establishing and strengthening women caucus.
▪ Train women parliamentarians and women candidates in advocacy, leadership and management skills.
▪ Sensitise MPs and political parties’ leadership on the importance of women’s participation in politics and decision-making positions.
▪ Facilitate the review and amendment of National Constitutions & electoral laws in Member States to ensure they are gender sensitive and responsive.
 ▪ Develop a methodology for assessing the gender impact of trade policies.
 ▪ Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervising officer. ▪ Facilitate and coordinate the Women In Business Trade Fairs. 

 Qualifications and Experience Education
▪ At least a master’s degree in Gender and Development/Gender Policy Analysis/Masters Women Studies/Maters in Development Studies/or related technical field from a recognised institution. 
▪ Knowledge and understanding of integrated programme planning, budgeting, development, administration and monitoring for Gender programmes. 
▪ Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position. 
▪ At least 7 (seven) years of similar experience within a public or private sector, regional or international organisation. Skills Requirements ▪ Communication and presentation skills
 ▪ Interpersonal skills 
▪ Negotiation, networking and relationship building skills 
▪ Organisational skills (planning, budgeting, time management, work prioritisation) 
▪ Research, analytical and problem-solving skills