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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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Director, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  15/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  07/11/2024
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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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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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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:
  
  Open till filled
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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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Consultancy
Consultancy, Designing of Context Appropriate GBV Prevention and Response Expires soon

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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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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Volunteering
Global Campaign Officer

ReportOUT
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Renumeration:
  
  Volunteer position
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  22/11/2024
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Global Campaign Officer

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ReportOUT
Remote (global)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Volunteering
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: Volunteer position
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Permanent
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC
What does this role do?
The Global Campaigns Team plays a crucial role in amplifying ReportOUT’s impactful projects across both national and international avenues and forums, such as the UN, the EU. Through strategic campaigning and collaborative efforts, we are dedicated to advancing ReportOUT’s overarching mission defend the human rights of individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).

What do we do?
Research Dissemination
Our team ensures that ReportOUT's research reaches key international bodies and stakeholders. We compile and disseminate our findings in accessible and impactful formats, tailored to resonate with global audiences be it through UN statements or through our report launch strategies. By making our research widely available, we aim to inform and inspire action towards greater equity and justice.

International Engagement
We actively participate in calls for research and information made by institutions such as the UN. Our team members are dedicated to bringing ReportOUT's research to these platforms, using it to highlight human rights issues, to ensure that no-one gets left behind. Through these engagements, we strive to impact global discourses and ensure that the needs of sexual and gender minorities are addressed at the highest levels.

Membership
ReportOUT is proud to be a member of several key networks and organisations, including ILGA World, The Commonwealth Equality Network (TCEN), UK Alliance for Global Equality (UKAGE), and the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC). These memberships allow us to collaborate with like-minded organisations, share knowledge, and strengthen our advocacy efforts. By being part of these alliances, we ensure that our voice - and the voices of those we represent - are heard in crucial international conversations.

As a Global Campaigns Officer, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and management of our global campaigns. Your responsibilities will include:

Campaign Strategy and Planning:

Develop and implement comprehensive campaign strategies to achieve our organisational goals.

Conduct desk-based research to identify LGBTI advocacy opportunities at the UN, EU and in the UK.

Collaborate with other ReportOUT teams (research, communications, events) to ensure effective execution of campaign goals.

Outreach and Partnerships:

Build and maintain relationships with partner organisations, embassies, and stakeholders to enhance campaign reach.

Identify and engage with potential partners and collaborators to support campaign initiatives.

Represent ReportOUT at events, meetings, and conferences as needed.

Essential skills, experience, or qualifications you need for this particular role:

Interest in LGBTI human rights and sustainable development.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to organise own time and work effectively remotely.

Ability to speak English to a C1 level.

Desirable skills, experience, or qualifications:

Experience in advocacy and campaigns.

Experience in grassroots organising, or activist work.

Experience and knowledge in UN, EU, or Council of Europe engagement mechanisms.

Background in international relations or policy.

Ability to speak a language other than English.
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Senior Adviser - Gender Equality Expires soon

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  25/10/2024
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Senior Adviser - Gender Equality

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United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Experience level: 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
Child protection/ Children’s rights Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to…

Technical advisory to strengthen design and implementation of priority equity-based programming with a gender lens.

Provide organizational strategic guidance and technical advice to advance gender integration in sectoral programmes in line with GAP results and Strategic Plan priorities.

Collaborate with different sectoral programme and other teams in UNICEF to advance girls’ and women’s nutrition and health through gender transformative approaches.

Oversee UNICEF’s gender and climate action contributions in line with UNICEF’s Sustainable Climate Action Plan (SCAP).

Provide coordination and guidance to UNICEF’s gender in humanitarian action portfolio.

Mobilise and nurture partnerships for gender equality in health, nutrition and WASH programming.

Develop and lead systematic efforts to document outcomes, lessons learned and best practices of gender equality results within key sectors.

Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing across countries and regions, building on existing communities of practice and knowledge hubs.

Leadership of global partnership, advocacy, communications and innovations for gender equality

Advance organizational strategic partnerships with key global stakeholders in health, Nutrition and WASH programmes and position UNICEF as a trusted and key thought leader agency in integrating gender across life course results.

Enhance the integration of gender in sectoral programmes proposals, concept notes and programme guidance for internal and external partners.

Contribute to UNICEF advocacy priorities relevant to life course results, support the dissemination of research results, and shape UNICEF contributions in key advocacy opportunities (including GAVI board meetings , SUN and Nutrition for Growth meetings , ASWA meetings, Women Deliver, other)

Coordinate gender inputs towards the development of key UNICEF frameworks, policies, reports and strategies as they related to gender equality.

Program Oversight:

Oversee the design and implementation of gender-focused programs and initiatives, ensuring they are evidence-based and effective.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of gender programs, making recommendations for improvement and scale-up.

Policy Development:

Lead the formulation and revision of gender equality policies, ensuring alignment with international standards and commitments.

Conduct thorough research and analysis on gender issues to inform policy decisions

The following minimum requirements:

Advanced university degree in public health, nutrition, economics, sociology, public administration or other social sciences field is required.

Work Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of solid professional experience at national/and or international levels in advancing development outcomes for children and women, including with a gender perspective. is required.

Previous experience in creating program technical guidance or implementation requirements is also required.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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National Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist Expires soon

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location:
  
  Malawi
  
  Malawi
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  25/10/2024
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National Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Food security & Nutrition

Organizational Setting
FAO, in cooperation with the Government of Malawi and other relevant partners are incepting the project on Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM). The project aims at building climate resilience in vulnerable watersheds and communities through increasing climate resilience of watershed ecosystems, stabilizing productivity and farmers’ incomes and enhancing enabling environment.

Tasks and responsibilities
• Provide technical support and services for the formulation, updating and implementation of the GAP, SIMP and IPP of the EbAM project and related detailed work plans, with guidance from FAO HQ Technical Officer on Gender.
• Cooperate with the EbAM M&E team to support identification and inclusion of gender, social and indigenous people related indicators, targets and approaches in EbAM Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems/plans, and to facilitate their implementation through development of relevant tools, organization of trainings for EbAM team members and other implementing partners.
• Support monitoring of implementation of GAP, SIMP, IPP and related work plans to contribute to the reporting and verification processes of the EbAM Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESMF), and the regulatory framework that regulates the rights of indigenous peoples and nations and the gender perspective in the country.
• Lead the design and implementation of methodologies that guarantee the equal participation of women, youth and indigenous peoples in the process of technical and financial assistance to small farmers and families in indigenous communities to strengthen their food production systems.
• Provide technical support to the project team on the process of updating and implementing Gender and Social Inclusion Information System and the project's FAO and GCF-related safeguards with guidance from FAO Sub-Regional, Regional and HQ Offices.
• Accompany the design of intercultural tools and instruments to incorporate the aspects of differential approaches to gender and indigenous peoples and integrate social aspects in the different lines of work of the Project in relation to the technical elements.
• Contribute to preparation of project reports, technical reports, presentations and any other document to partners, donors, counterparts, FAO and GCF related to gender, youth and indigenous peoples, especially reports on the results of the execution of the planned activities.
• Prepare, monitor, generate alerts and periodic report of the execution of activities established in the Logical Framework Matrix (MML) and the Annual Operational Plans (AOP) with their respective to Gender and Social Inclusion. Document and leave traceability of complaints, claims and resolution of conflicts addressed and proposed solutions.
• Carry out any other relevant work assigned by the Technical Advisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
• Advanced degree in gender, social or other relevant fields.
• At least five years of relevant experience in genders, social, indigenous people, with a special focus to environmental, rural development, natural resource management, agriculture thematic areas
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Chichewa.
• Nationality of Malawi.

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Chief of Party (chef.fe de Mission) – Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Expires soon

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Location:
  
  Democratic Republic of Congo
  
  Democratic Republic of Congo
- Renumeration:
  
  $43,500 / monthly
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  24/10/2024
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Chief of Party (chef.fe de Mission) – Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- 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: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: $43,500 / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Chief of Party (chef.fe de Mission) for our new upcoming project “STAR-EST”.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Provide strategic leadership and management of the GBV prevention and response activities across the provinces of North Kivu, Ituri, and South Kivu.

Coordinate the work of the GBV response team, ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the project’s GBV strategy.

Conduct and update risk assessments regularly to identify GBV/SEA/SH risks in project areas.

Oversee the development and implementation of mitigation measures for identified risks, ensuring these are effectively communicated to all stakeholders.

Lead community engagement efforts by coordinating GBV prevention awareness campaigns in target communities.

Build the capacity of community leaders, women’s groups, and local authorities to act as focal points in preventing GBV and supporting survivors.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a survivor-centered, confidential, and ethical referral system for GBV survivors, offering psychosocial, medical, and legal support.

Monitor the implementation of all GBV-related interventions and report on progress regularly to the project’s coordination unit and donors.

Serve as the primary focal point for GBV-related activities within the project, ensuring coordination between the project team, local communities, and external stakeholders.

Represent the project at relevant coordination forums, including government, donor, and civil society meetings focused on GBV/SEA/SH.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a few years of management experience and have worked both strategically and operationally with several of the tasks above. We hope to hear from you if you have a proven ability to work effectively with local communities, NGOs, government officials, and international donors and a solid understanding of GBV risk mitigation, survivor support mechanisms, and ethical considerations in the context of humanitarian and development work. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Master’s degree (BAC +5) in Gender Studies, Law, Sociology, Human Rights, Social Work, or a related field;

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in the field of gender, GBV, human rights, or women’s empowerment.

Proven experience in managing large-scale projects related to GBV, SEA, and SH, preferably in fragile or conflict-affected settings.

Familiarity with international standards for GBV prevention and response, particularly in the context of development projects.

Experience working with donors such as the World Bank, USAID, UN, or similar organizations is an asset.

Full professional proficiency in French, mandatory.

Knowledge of other languages spoken (e.g. Swahili) in the project areas (North Kivu, Ituri, South Kivu) is highly desirable
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Senior Advisor Gender, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI)

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location:
  
  Cameroon, Kenya
  
  Multiple Locations
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  31/10/2024
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Senior Advisor Gender, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI)

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Hybrid
- Location: Cameroon, Kenya
- Career category: Human Resources (HR)
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Disability rights Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Strategic support
• Serve as thought partner to assigned regional leaders to ensure we contextualize and deliver on the people and operational priorities of the IRC GEDI action plan, including ensuring adequate integration and resourcing in regional and country strategic plan.
• Partner with Regional leaders and P&C Directors to help country leaders identify gap in representation and inclusion and set substantial goals for more equitable internal practices and policies in support of the IRC feminist commitment. This includes devising and supporting implementation of contextually relevant solutions to drive achievements of IRC’s Leadership Diversity Goals and strengthen a culture of inclusion and belonging of underrepresented and marginalized staff.
• Serve as assessor of progress, aggregate outcomes to support report on progress and data-driven decision making and strengthen accountability.

Technical support
• Collaborate with the team of Senior GEDI Advisors to develop and/deploy context-relevant tools, solutions, and programs to enable inclusion and promotion of key underrepresented employee groups through the employee life cycle (ex: women, SOGIESC, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+, underrepresented and racial minorities).
• Provide technical support to regional and country P&C functions to review, design, and implement GEDI-related policies and functional-specific interventions that eliminate inequities and enable an inclusive workplace culture in alignment with the IRC Equality Value.
• Collaborate with regional (and where needed country) Safety and Security, Safeguarding, and Operations partners to address context-specific GEDI gaps and challenges and build adequate GEDI capacities within their team.
• Serve as a hub of GEDI knowledge for the regional and country teams to provide technical knowledge and expertise, monitor new practices, document the results, and provide ongoing coaching and capacity building to country GEDI staff.

Learning and employee group support
• Design and deliver context-specific GEDI learnings to support an inclusive culture and enhance the belonging of diverse groups.
• Mobilize and support regional Employee groups (including Women at Work groups) and cross regional community of practice (including GEDI Champions) as agents of change in the cultural transformation.
• Work with Employee groups to promote dialogue and engagement on key GEDI matters, surfacing emerging issues and opportunities, and recommending solutions to enhance our workplace GEDI Strategy.

Job Requirements
• Graduate degree or years in additional work experience
• 6 + years of related experience that includes:
• Direct experience leading and influencing organizational partners to adopt feminist principles as core to all organizational processes, policies, and activities.
• Experience leading and supporting change management to embed an inclusive work culture.
• At least 2 years in the humanitarian and/or international development sector.
• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of CRRD Regions
• Experience building communities of practice.
• Excellent spoken and written of English

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GBV Working Group Coordinator

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location:
  
  Lebanon
  
  Lebanon
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/10/2024
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GBV Working Group Coordinator

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian & Development Nexus
- 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:
The GBV working Group Coordinator should be based in Beirut, Lebanon. Under the overall supervision of the international program coordinator, and working closely with the UNFPA GBV programme specialist, the incumbent facilitates and coordinates the planning, programming and implementation of multi-sectoral, inter-agency GBV interventions in the context of Lebanon’s humanitarian needs.

Job Purpose:
You would be responsible for:
1.Building and Sustaining Partnerships

Strengthen and facilitate inter-agency, multi-sectoral GBV Working Group (“sub-sector”) at national level; and attend and support sub-national GBV coordination groups. Promote, respect and ensure that the Principles of Partnership are reflected in the day-to-day work of the GBV sub-sector.

Strengthen result-oriented, two-way communication channels between national and sub-national GBV coordination groups to ensure a standardised response to GBV.

2.Strategic Planning

Facilitate implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. Regularly review and revisit SOPs at strategic points throughout the crisis response, bringing in the REGA where needed.

In collaboration with national and international GBV actors, map current institutional response capacities, including facilitating mapping of GBV-specific 3/4/5Ws.

3.Capacity Development

Coach GBV coordinators at the sub national level, utilising available support from the REGA.

Work with partners to strengthen and deliver on the inter-agency GBV capacity development strategy that meets the needs and priorities of key national and local stakeholders to facilitate implementation of agreed work plans.

4.Advocacy

Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV in the context of broader gender inequality issues.

Promote awareness of national laws and policies that inform action to address GBV.

5.Information Management
In line with WHO’s Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies:

Engage in robust analysis of available secondary data to ensure readily-available information on known trends and patterns on GBV for inclusion at relevant points along the Humanitarian Programme Cycle, including the MIRA.

Consolidate existing assessments on the GBV situation and/or work with relevant agencies, the displaced and host populations to conduct relevant participatory analyses of GBV.

6.Administrative and Miscellaneous Duties

Write monthly reports documenting progress against work plan outputs.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced Master degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, international law, human rights or related field.

7 years of experience working on gender-based violence, of which 4 are at the international level, preferably in a humanitarian context.

Experience leading inter-agency coordination mechanisms with a wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrable knowledge of the critical components to facilitate effective inter-agency coordination.

Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of how GBV manifests in humanitarian settings and ability to describe context-specific prevention and response actions.

Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations, including the UNHCR Working Group / OCHA Cluster System and HPC, and roles/responsibilities of key humanitarian actors.

Proficiency in English language is required.
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Formateur-ice en prévention des violences sexistes et sexuelles

La Petite
- Location:
  
  France
  
  France
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/11/2024
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Formateur-ice en prévention des violences sexistes et sexuelles

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La Petite
Hybrid
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender training Gender-based violence (GBV)

La Petite est une association engagée depuis 20 ans dans l’action positive en faveur de l’égalité des genres dans les arts et la culture dans une perspective féministe.

Outre son activité de diffusion des musiques électroniques et ses activités de soutien aux carrières des femmes et minorités de genre, La Petite est aussi un organisme de formation.

Reconnue pour son expertise spécifique de l’égalité des genres dans les arts et la culture et ses méthodologies de formation efficaces et engagées, La Petite a pour mission de favoriser la transformation des pratiques des personnes et des entreprises vers l’égalité réelle et de lutter contre les violences sexistes et sexuelles dans le secteur culturel et artistique et l’enseignement supérieur des arts. La Petite réalise des formations professionnelles ainsi que des missions d’accompagnement partout en France.

La Petite recherche à Paris une formateur·ice free-lance spécialisé·e en égalité des genres et prévention des violences sexistes et sexuelles

Missions :

Animation de formations en prévention des VHSS et égalité professionnelle
> Animation de journées de formation ou de sensibilisation clé en main
> Participation ponctuelle à la conception de scénarii pédagogiques

Relations avec les commanditaires

> entretiens de positionnement avec les commanditaires
> suivi des émargements, dépôt des documents pédagogiques sur la plate-forme

Contribution à la vie de l’équipe du pôle formation
> Participation aux réunions trimestrielles
> Participation aux GAPP (toutes les 8 semaines)
> Participation aux temps de formation de l’équipe
> Participation aux échanges de pratiques mensuels
> Contribution à la réflexion collective au sein du pôle formation

Deux journées d’observation durant des formations sont prévues au démarrage de la mission, ainsi qu’un temps de transmission des méthodologies déployées.

Expériences requises:

- Une expérience professionnelle de 800h minimum comme formateur·ice pour adultes avec des méthodes actives est indispensable
- Une éxpérience de 200h minimum comme formateur.ice pour adultes sur les thématiques égalités des genres et/ou VHSS ou discriminations
- Une formation universitaire en sciences humaines et sociales ou en droit dans le domaine des violences sexistes et sexuelles et de l’égalité des genres, ou un engagement associatif ou syndical conséquent dans ce secteur ou des compétences personnelles fortes sur la thématique
- Une connaissance effective du secteur artistique et culturel
- Une expérience du monde associatif et militant féministe

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Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser

Pacific Community (SPC)
- Location:
  
  Fiji
  
  Fiji
- Renumeration:
  
  $3,424-$4,280 / monthly
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  17/11/2024
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Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser

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Pacific Community (SPC)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Renumeration: $3,424-$4,280 / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Disability rights Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Description
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The key responsibilities of the role include:
Provide technical assistance to support mainstreaming gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) in the clean energy sector

Lead integration of GEDSI approaches in the design and implementation of all program activities.

Assist in gender and energy related research and analysis that informs activity design and implementation.

Develop disability inclusion guidelines and provide support to ensure program interventions are inclusive of people with disability.

Develop and monitor program do-no-harm and risk mitigation strategies.

Support project reporting, planning, monitoring, evaluation, reflection and learning processes to ensure GEDSI approaches, indicators and metrics are incorporated and analysed.

Lead and provide capacity development support on gender and clean energy for internal and external stakeholders

Conduct capacity needs assessment and develop a participatory capacity development plan on gender and energy for SPC GEP staff.

Develop/adapt training materials and knowledge products on gender and energy for SPC GEP staff.

Facilitate training and other capacity building initiatives to enhance SPC GEP staff understanding of gender and energy, and equip them with practical tools for gender mainstreaming.

Collaborate with external consultants to provide ongoing support on gender-responsive energy policy-making for implementing stakeholders.

Support development of strategy to support private sector stakeholders to promote increased women’s employment and entrepreneurship in the clean energy sector.

Support implementing stakeholders to deliver training and support for female entrepreneurs to generate income through clean energy technologies.

Support stakeholder engagement, networking, and collaboration to advance program objectives

Actively engage in working groups, Communities of Practice, and other technical committees.

Represent SPC and actively engage in national, regional, and international forums as delegated by supervisor.

Establish and maintain a knowledge management system to capture and document best practices, lessons learned, and evidence-based research on gender and energy.

Promote a culture of learning and reflection by facilitating knowledge sharing sessions, disseminating good practices, and peer-to-peer networks on gender and energy across countries.

Key selection criteria
Qualifications

A post-graduate qualification in gender studies, social science, human rights, law, social policy, international development or a related discipline.

At least 7 years of development experience working in the field of human rights, gender equality and social inclusion, and/or youth development, in the Pacific region

Fluency in English.
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Gender Specialist

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Location:
  
  Jordan
  
  Jordan
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  16/10/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  04/11/2024
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Gender Specialist

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United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- 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
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Gender Specialist reports to the Head Gender Section
Responsibilities

Systematically develops the capacity of UNRWA frontline staff in preventing, mitigating, and responding to gender-based violence (GBV), by developing training plans, preparing guidance and training materials, and facilitating training sessions. Ensures the timely, effective, and quality implementation of gender focused project activities, in close coordination with relevant UNRWA Departments and five field offices. Supports the development, planning, implementation and monitoring of gender related projects and activities. Provides technical guidance on GBV case management and safe internal and external referrals, including supporting the roll-out of relevant technical instructions. Leads on the strengthening of referral pathways for GBV in all UNRWA field offices in line with the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming. Provides support for community engagement and consultation efforts on gender issues at the field level, including identifying effective strategies to engage adult and youth males. Contributes to establishing, and participates in, existing UNRWA coordination mechanisms on protection and gender. Additionally, assists relevant UNRWA Departments in strengthening engagement with inter-agency coordination mechanisms. Supports the planning and implementation of awareness-raising activities and communications to sensitize UNRWA staff on gender topics, with greater focus on GBV. Collaborates in the development of the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy, and ensures its implementation by overseeing program activities and delivering timely progress reports. Records gender- related information and trends from internal and external sources. Supports the strengthening of data collection, analysis, and reporting on gender- related matters. where relevant, provides inputs on the drafting of communication and advocacy materials.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in social sciences, law, human rights, political science, project management or related field

Work Experience

At least five years of relevant experience in humanitarian protection programs with a focus on gender and GBV is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in social sciences, law, human rights, political science, project management or related field is required.
Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

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