Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist
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Save the Children
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-2 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 20/02/2026
- Location: Sierra Leone
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Technical Guidance
- Oversee the implementation of the GCF SL Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Action Plan mainstreaming gender and social inclusion and promoting the leadership of women, girls and people with disabilities.
- Conduct comprehensive gender and social inclusion analysis to identify the unique vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of different groups and actors affected by climate change and recommend any adaptations that are needed to the project to account for them.
- Train all programme staff and partners in gender and social inclusion principles and values and orient them on the GESI Action Plan including indicators and ensure all project staff understand their responsibilities in the GESI Action Plan.
Other: Cross-Cutting Issues
- Prepare and submit regular work plans and relevant documents to line manager as requested.
- Other significant duties as may be assigned by the line manager; participate in required trainings.
- Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures, including, but not limited to: fraud and anti-bribery, child safeguarding and code of conduct, sexual harassment and gender equality, safety and security, finance, procurement, and human resources.
- Ensure all activities of the SLCRP is implemented in line with safe programming procedures and international good practices, as adapted to the local context.
- When requested, represent the country office at relevant conferences and workshops.
Safeguarding:
- Develop and agree on annual safeguarding goal and deliverables with your line manager
- Ensure safeguarding banner and discussions are held during project meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences related to the field of study and a postgraduate degree or diploma in Gender studies will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 or more years of experience in programming related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, gender-based violence, or a related field in a humanitarian or development context.
- Minimum (2) years of experience in a gender technical or management/coordination role.
- Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel
- Demonstrated understanding of underlying factors related to gender equality, patriarchy, and women’s empowerment; how these impact on the experiences of men, women, boys, and girls in Sierra Leone; and how to adapt programming (in all sectors) to address these factors.
- Demonstrated experience with programming to address such gender/protection issues as gender-based violence, harmful traditional practices, child/early/forced marriage, and related issues
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent internal consultation and liaison skills; facilitation and coaching skillsches.
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
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