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Feminist Research Director

Includovate
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  29/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/09/2024
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Feminist Research Director

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Includovate
Remote (global)
- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Consultancy
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building
About us
One growing network. One shared mission. Are you passionate about inclusion and equality and ready to make an impact in a startup organisation? Includovate (Include+Innovate) incubates inclusive and rigorous research talent. That talent will help to create an equal world free from biases where knowledge is co-created, and justice is clearly defined. Your attitude matters more than your experience.

Responsibilities and Duities

Research Leadership: Support the CEO in delivering Includovate’s objectives, including the formulation and implementation of its research agenda and substantive work programme:

– Technically support all research activities within Includovate, determine priorities, and allocate resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.

– Formulate strategies and plans for research, ensuring that Includovate’s research activities promote our competitive position and profitability.

– Develop research methodologies to strengthen research rigour by leveraging past experiences and academic knowledge.

Resource mobilisation and outreach:

– Supports the CEO and business development team in consolidating, diversifying and expanding the organisation’s resource base, including developing research and project proposals.

– Coordinates the implementation of resource mobilisation priorities, including proposal submissions and substantive reporting.

– Acts as spokesperson and represents Includovate to clients and the broader public in internal and public fora to address gender & diversity issues;

Others:

– Supports the CEO where required in managing and administrating the organisation, including preparing budgets, reporting on budget and programme performance, communications, recruiting qualified personnel and managing staff performance.

– Fosters teamwork and communication across the Institute.

– Prepare guidelines and resources for the research team with a focus on the development of research excellence.

Qualifications & Skills:

– PhD (or equivalent qualifications) in relevant fields and extensive experience in developing, implementing and evaluating research, including an academic publication record.

– Relevant experience leading a team of researchers: can build team commitment by demonstrating personal conviction; translates organisational strategy into meaningful long-term plans and objectives for own area of responsibility; motivates others to deliver against goals.

– Multi-country experience through living abroad and through publications.

– A strategic planner who sees the big picture entertains wide-ranging possibilities, develops a vision for the future, and can translate the strategic direction into day-to-day activities.

– You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

– Fluency in English. A second language would be an advantage.
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Volunteering
People and Culture Trustee

Restless Development
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Renumeration:
  
  Volunteer position
- Posted on:
  
  29/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/09/2024
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People and Culture Trustee

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Restless Development
Remote (global)
- Career category: Human Resources (HR)
- Job type: Volunteering
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- 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: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Youth
ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most – We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

ABOUT THE PEOPLE & CULTURE TRUSTEE

Here at Restless, we’re building a progressive, forward thinking agency where our people and purpose are central to everything we do. The growth and development of our community is central to our mission of achieving a just and sustainable world for all.

We are a people centered agency - that believes in the power of young people to lead change. We are a values based employer - placing a focus on culture, equity, wellbeing, safeguarding and power shifting in all that we do.

Restless Development ise looking for a highly skilled and motivated People and Culture Specialist to join our international board of trustees and act as a member of the People & Culture Committee. You’ll help us enhance our Power Shifting goals and preserve the secret sauce of our inclusive culture and develop our learning and development plans. You will also support the People function with your expertise from a governance and strategic perspective.

As a member of the People & Culture Committee, you will contribute to the overall governance, strategy and decision making of our board whilst also supporting the agency through a period of transformation. You will have a strong background in talent mapping and succession management, and will be able to advise internal teams on how to plan for upward mobility.

You will ideally have the following skills/ experience:

understanding and experience of the role governance plays and ability to act as a critical friend to People functions within the Agency

experience of leading people through change and supporting internal leadership transitions

expertise in embedding people and culture initiatives in a dispersed organisation

understanding of talent management and succession planning processes

interest and understanding of the people and culture function

learning and development experience ideally gained within a progressive and growing organisation

understanding of how new technologies can support professional development

evolved strategic thinking

interest in doing development differently and commitment to innovation

interest in the essential role young people have to play in society, particularly in the Global South

We welcome expressions of interest from everyone but particularly from young people based in the Global South as we are under-represented in this area and seek to diversify our Board.
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Job
Principal Consultant, Feminist Evaluation

Social Development Direct (SDD)
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Renumeration:
  
  $55,000-$85,000 / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  22/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/09/2024
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Principal Consultant, Feminist Evaluation

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Social Development Direct (SDD)
Hybrid
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian & Development Nexus
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: $55,000-$85,000 / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Gender-based violence (GBV) LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role

About the Role

As Principal Consultant in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) portfolio, you will be critical in expanding and enhancing the portfolio’s work. This will include developing bids for evaluations and other contracts, leading the delivery of evaluation contracts and growing the network and reputation of SDDirect. The Principal Consultant will be expected to apply feminist values and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) technical expertise to the design and delivery of complex and multi-country evaluations. Please read on to learn more about the company, team and role, and the kind of applicants we are looking for.

Summary of role

Reports to: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Portfolio

Direct reports: Up to 3 reportees.

Candidates based outside the UK may also be considered for this role and are encouraged to contact our HR team to discuss their circumstances. Email address can be found in the Job description attached below.

SDDirect does not provide a relocation package.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Principal Consultant in the MEL Portfolio, you will focus on providing technical and thought leadership in feminist evaluation. You will lead complex, multi-country and mixed-methods evaluations, which will focus on GEDSI as it relates to one of our SDDirect portfolios. You may also be involved in designing and delivering research across our other portfolios. In addition to delivery, you will also be involved in winning new work, leading evaluation, research or MEL bid development and raising SDDirect’s external profile and reputation.

Experience

Relevant experience (at least 15 years with some international/overseas experience) in evaluation working with multilaterals (such as UN, World Bank etc), bilaterals, foundations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with at least 5 years in Team Lead position

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Internship
Intern - Projects for Interim Reparative Measures

Global Survivors Fund
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  15/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/09/2024
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Intern - Projects for Interim Reparative Measures

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Global Survivors Fund
Remote (global)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Internship
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
Gender-based violence (GBV)

Background
The Global Survivors Fund (“GSF”) was launched in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize laureates 2018. Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the globe, thus responding to a gap long identified by survivors. GSF acts to provide interim reparative measures (IRM) in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. GSF advocates for duty bearers as well as the international community to develop reparations programmes. It also guides states and civil society by providing expertise and technical support for designing reparations programmes. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.

Role Summary
The intern will be responsible for supporting the activities of the ACT team working on projects for interim reparative measures, and will report to the Regional Coordinator for Africa. In addition, the intern will provide support to other members of the ACT team, in particular to the ACT management team and the IRM projects assistant.
Position Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Contribute to data analysis, research, drafting of note and reports related to ongoing or upcoming interim reparative measures projects
• Participate and report on projects meetings
• Support the organisation of exchanges on projects lessons learnt
• Support ACT internal coordination, including the collection of quotes, the update of projects flowcharts, of the mission calendar and other reporting documents
• Support the research and translation of tools in the ACT toolkit, from and into English/French, and Spanish if possible • Participate and report on ACT team meetings
• Participate in GSF team meetings

Position Requirements
Education and Experience
The position is open to students currently enrolled in a master's programme in international relations, international law, or another related topic. Recent graduates may also apply, but a preference will be given to students undertaking this internship as part of their studies.
Other Requirements
• Full working proficiency in English and French
• Spanish is an asset

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Consultancy
Youth Researcher

Sonke Gender Justice
- Location:
  
  South Africa
  
  South Africa
- Renumeration:
  
  $100,000 / One-off
- Posted on:
  
  29/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/09/2024
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Youth Researcher

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Sonke Gender Justice
- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- 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
- Renumeration: $100,000 / One-off
Gender-based violence (GBV) Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Youth
Key details

The Generation G partnership strives towards the creation of gender-just and violence-free societies with and for young people in their full diversity. The partnership raises public support, advocates for improved policies and laws, and strengthens civil society to contribute to achieving gender justice. It thrives on the diversity, strength and collaboration of experts, evidence-based and evaluated approaches, cross-country learning, and global advocacy. Programme activities are running in seven countries in the Global South: Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda, and will conclude at the end of calendar year 2025. As the end-term date of the programme approaches, the organisations and institutions involved in the programme are eager to investigate the results of their work, and document lessons about the successes and challenges of the programme to inform our future programming and the lobby and advocacy field as a whole.

Scope of Work
Main tasks

Attend an orientation meeting with the global consultant and Generation-G team;

Attend an end-term evaluation planning meeting in Rabat Morocco, which will be held from 2 – 6 December 2024. Participation is mandatory, you must be available for this week, and be eligible to fly to Morocco. All costs such as flight and hotel will be reimbursed by the lead agent Rutgers. Per diems and visa costs will be paid by the global consultant;

Attend training on a) the Realist Evaluation approach (most likely this will integrated into the planning meeting week in Morocco), and b) data collection, including pre-testing the tools;

Assist the national consultant on logistical planning and arrangements of the data collection activities;

(Co)facilitate focus group discussions, key informant interviews and story of changes interviews at country level;

Check the quality of the transcriptions of interviews and discussions.

Provide input for the preliminary findings;

Provide input for the final report.

Expected Deliverables (jointly with the national consultant)

Recording of each interview and FGD session conducted;

Summarised transcripts of interviews and FGD sessions in English;

Field notes of how the field work was implemented (including supporting and hindering factors during the field work, observation notes);

Part of the draft report related to the assigned work – will be discussed further during the data collection;

Other deliverables that are needed by the global consultants – will be discussed further during the online training.

Qualifications and specialised knowledge, experience and skills required

University degree in a relevant subject e.g. development studies, social studies, public health;

Between 20 and 32 years of age;

Experience in the area of SGBV, advocacy, campaign and civil society strengthening;

A solid understanding of the social, political, and cultural context in [country];

Experience working with vulnerable communities, including youth, women and girls;

At least 2 years of experience in conducting qualitative research, including key informant interviews and focus group discussions;

Written and spoken fluency in English, Xhosa and Zulu.
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Job
Gender Analyst

African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
- Location:
  
  Ghana
  
  Ghana
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  05/09/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  13/09/2024
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Gender Analyst

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
Remote (local)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Think Tank
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- 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)
Job Summary
The Gender Analyst will mainly be responsible for:

Providing technical support to the Gender Equality Program team

Integrating gender mainstreaming at all stages in ACET portfolios

Networking and coordination

Knowledge management and knowledge sharing

Roles and Responsibilities
Gender Mainstreaming in ACET portfolios

Develop specific gender mainstreaming strategies for the different ACET portfolios

Develop institutional gender mainstreaming policies for current and future ACET portfolios

Advocate for gender informed economic policies across the African continent.

Mainstream gender issues at all stages of the project cycle, from planning to monitoring and evaluation.

Assist in the inclusion of gender in all programs/projects or any related activities, ensuring gender balance in project staff teams, training, and beneficiaries.

Research and Policy Analysis on critical gender issues in economic policy

Develop research papers and outputs on selected topics/ areas in selected geographical areas across the African continent. Topics include, the care sector, women and green transition, women’s representation and positive economic outcomes.

Conduct research and analysis within GEP and in partnership with other programs and institutions.

Develop research and activities that promote accountability for Gender Equality in Economic Policy.

Implement a peer learning platform for the different governments and stakeholders to learn from each other and support implementation through the sharing of good practice and models for navigating challenges.

Support the development and launch of the ACET Gender scorecard with data from 2024, 2025, and 2026 to keep the momentum and facilitate continued progress in women’s financial and economic inclusion.

Network and Coordination

Liaise with key national and internationals stakeholders, key domestic political and civic actors, civil society organizations, international NGOs, ACET partners and donors in the region to facilitate and enhance contribution towards the implementation of the gender equality agenda.

Attend and represent ACET at conferences and seminars as directed by the Head of Gender.

Education and Experience

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Gender Studies, International Development, Public Policy, Economics or closely related discipline

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience working on gender and social inclusion in the development space

Experience with gender sensitive budgeting and mainstreaming measures in economic policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good knowledge and understanding of regional social issues, analysis and policy formulation; knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries is an added advantage

Strong communication (oral and written), analytical, report writing, and presentation skills

Good interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment

Good organization skills collaborating with stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and capacity to perform in complex situations

Good project management skills

Desirable

Broad understanding of the international development system

Experience of working effectively within a complex organizational structure

Working knowledge of French
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Gender Adviser

Commonwealth Secretariat
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Renumeration:
  
  $76,830 / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  27/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  13/09/2024
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Gender Adviser

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Commonwealth Secretariat
- 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: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: $76,830 / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Job Summary
The Gender Section is based in the Office of the Secretary-General. The objective of the Gender Section is to support member states and the Secretariat to advance international, regional and national commitments and protocols on gender equality, including the implementation of the Commonwealth’s Strategic and Delivery Plan.

Task Description
Under the direction of the Head of Gender Section:
• Provide policy advice on gender aspects in the thematic areas of social, economic and sustainable development to the Secretariat and to member countries;
• Within a results-based management framework, design capacity-building programmes and projects, mobilise resources and execute efforts to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment;
• Plan and deliver advocacy strategies and support to National Women’s Machineries and ministries to raise awareness of gender concerns in the above thematic areas;
• Identify and advance opportunities to develop external partnerships through which the Commonwealth’s values and principles, and the Secretariat’s work on gender equality can be advanced. This includes with representatives of governments at officials’ level, civil society, academia and the private sector;
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant divisions within the Secretariat to support cross-disciplinary collaboration, a more consistent and coherent gender focus, and enhanced delivery of gender outcomes within policies, programmes and operations delivered internally and externally;
• Monitor developments across the Commonwealth in the above thematic areas, develop consolidated reports, and provide analysis on trends and implications for the Commonwealth and the Secretariat;
• Draft and provide other inputs as required to reports, briefs, papers, speeches, minutes and other documentation to guide strategic planning and implementation of Commonwealth gender commitments and targets;
• Provide technical assistance to Secretariat colleagues and to member governments on gender aspects of sustainable social and economic development;
• Provide policy advice, background documentation, and practical support as required in the convening and delivery of Commonwealth meetings convened by the Secretariat to advance gender equality and priorities in the Strategic Plan;
• Undertake other duties as required.

Person Specification:
• A graduate or post-graduate qualification in economics, development studies, gender/women’s studies, the humanities, social sciences or a related field.
• At least eight years proven track record in the area of gender and socio-economic policy formulation and implementation, programme design and delivery reflecting substantive knowledge in one or more of the following areas: women’s economic empowerment, governance and leadership, elimination of gender- 3 based violence, sustainable development, and/or gender mainstreaming;
• A sound knowledge of relevant gender systems, tools, strategies, emerging international trends on gender, and multi-disciplinary team approaches;
• A sound understanding of gender equality as an enabler and accelerator for sustainable development;
• A proven commitment to gender equality, women’s advancement, and promoting transformative change pertaining to women’s rights; and, •
Demonstrable team spirit and proven capacity to network and build effective partnerships and work collaboratively on programmes/projects activities to meet set goals and targets.

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Head of Division Women and Gender Policy & Development

African Union
- Location:
  
  Ethiopia
  
  Ethiopia
- Renumeration:
  
  $50,746 / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  27/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  13/09/2024
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Head of Division Women and Gender Policy & Development

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African Union
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Renumeration: $50,746 / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Purpose of Job
Directs and manages the daily operations of the Women and Gender Policy & Development Division in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the directorate and the AU’s overall goals.

Main Functions
• Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the directorate’s strategic objectives.
• Manages and supervises employees within the division, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;
• Designs policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
• Ensures the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Division
• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms(RMs) and relevant international organisations in designing and implementing strategies.
• Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Division;
• Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate.
• Represents the organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;
• Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level
• Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.

Specific Responsibilities
• Manages all activities within the Division and work closely with other members of the Directorate to ensure successful outcomes of annual plan of work and other expected results;
• Supervises work of staff within the Division through providing leadership and technical guidance and professional development support;
• Designs strategies and efforts in implementing the gender strategy for the AU and mainstreaming it into the organization’s work in the short, medium and long term, including defining programmes of work, resources and budgets for the stated periods;

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• Master’s Degree in gender and development, political science, anthropology, social science, project management, policy planning and management and economics.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of appropriate experience in the relevant field of the job with strong knowledge of African Development context at national, regional or international level of which at least seven (7) years should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

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Job
Research Assistant: Disability and Gender Inclusion Expires soon

Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub)
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Renumeration:
  
  $32,000 / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  26/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  12/09/2024
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Research Assistant: Disability and Gender Inclusion

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Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub)
Hybrid
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Research
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Renumeration: $32,000 / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Disability rights

The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world that has grown rapidly to now operate in 40+ countries with more than 70 partners. We are the WHO Global Collaborating Center on Assistive Technology, based at UCL.

Role Responsibilities
• Carrying out research to strengthen our data and evidence on the impacts of gender on access to assistive technology across the AT2030 programme.
• Support research projects focused on gender, reproductive and sexual health, and disability, including fieldwork/travel as needed.
• Support the research planning and delivery of projects regarding inclusive education, accessible healthcare and gendered design of AT including digital products and work with GDI Hub’s international partners.
• Contribute research support across the research and delivery team and Hub. Support the inclusion of gender in GDI Hub’s work and collate disaggregated data to make recommendations for future work for GDI and its partners.

RESEARCH PRIORITIES: Explore gender influences in access to AT and social justice.
• To liaise with local and international partners, travel will likely be involved.
• To carry out research activities – conducting, analysing, and reporting theoretical and empirical results.
• To gather qualitative data, i.e., interviews, workshops, co-design/participatory design.
• To support dissemination of the project outputs, through contributing to writing and compiling technical reports and academic papers.
• To plan and undertake quantitative data analysis of gender related data.
• Ensure all data is conducted in line with ethical conduct of research, including informed consent collection and appropriate data handling.
• To contribute to the creation of content for academic publications, publicity materials and social media.

Qualifications Essential:
• Masters in a relevant subject involving qualitative research methods or substantial relative work experience.
• Experience of working in disability or assistive technology.
• Knowledge of working in the thematic area of gender.
• Research planning and management of research projects.
• Good project management skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Experience of undertaking literature reviews.
• Conducting qualitative research, including data collection, management, and analysis.
• Experience in using quantitative data methods.
• Ability to write up findings for dissemination and publication.
• Experience in recruiting participants for research studies.
• Experience with working with and influencing diverse stakeholders, awareness of the need for inclusion and accessibility.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey key findings to technical and lay audiences alike.
• Excellent ICT skills (Office365, incl. Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)

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Consultancy
Consultant: Positive Narratives on Gender Equality Expires soon

Council of Europe (CoE)
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Renumeration:
  
  $55,000 / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  21/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  12/09/2024
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Consultant: Positive Narratives on Gender Equality

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Council of Europe (CoE)
Remote (global)
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Renumeration: $55,000 / yearly
Movement building Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role

Background of the Project
The Council of Europe is currently implementing a Project on “Developing knowledge and tools on antigender rhetoric and creating effective positive narratives and communication tools on promoting gender equality and preventing/combating violence against women”. In that context, it is looking for providers for the provision of consultancy services to develop research in the area of anti-gender / anti-rights movements and to support the development of effective positive narratives and other tools, with an aim to promote gender equality and prevent/combat violence against women.

Scope of the Framework Contract

Throughout the duration of the Framework Contract, pre-selected Providers may be asked to:
✓ Draft a general mapping of existing knowledge and relevant work within and outside CoE on anti-gender rhetoric and a preliminary assessment of effective positive narratives and activities to promote gender equality. Deadline for delivery: 20.12.2024
✓ Present the preliminary findings of the above, at a workshop during a meeting of the Council o Europe Gender Equality Commission (GEC) on 20.11.2024 in Strasbourg, France.
✓ Support/prepare the work of a GEC working group on anti-gender rhetoric throughout 2025; ✓ Participate in the meetings if the GEC working group on anti-gender rhetoric. Meeting 1: one day, online, February-March 2025 (exact date tbc); Meeting 2, one day, online, June 2025 (exact date tbc).
✓ Participate and contribute to the second annual GEC plenary meeting of 2025 (November 2025, exact date tbc)
✓ Contribute to the development of effective positive narrative and communication tools to be used by the Council of Europe and member states to deflect anti-gender rhetoric.
The above list is not considered exhaustive. The Council reserves the right to request deliverables not explicitly mentioned in the above list of expected services, but related to the field of expertise object of the present

Eligibility criteria
At least five years of experience in researching and countering anti-gender movements and narratives in Europe with a focus on their impacts on gender equality, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights and feminist movements.
Relevant experience of working on positive counter-narratives and communication tools to deflect anti-rights and anti-gender rhetoric.
At least five years of experience of working on gender equality issues.
Fluency in English or French (level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language) is required.
In the case of consortia or legal entity these requirements should be met by all consultants who will be involved in the implementation of the contract.

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Volunteering
Board Members Expires soon

Independent Collective of Survivors (ICOS)
- Location:
  
  Australia
  
  Australia
- Renumeration:
  
  Volunteer position
- Posted on:
  
  07/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  12/09/2024
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Board Members

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Independent Collective of Survivors (ICOS)
Remote (local)
- Career category: Human Resources (HR), Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Volunteering
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Renumeration: Volunteer position
Gender-based violence (GBV)
In alignment with our commitment to being a victim-survivor lead organisation, we are looking for someone with a lived experience of domestic, family or sexual violence.

The next stage of our organisational development is recruiting for the Board in a skills-focused way to ensure we have a Board that can take us to the next level, including sourcing core funding to deliver programs in alignment with our vision to enhance the capacity, knowledge and ethical approach for individuals and organisations to address domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and other forms of gendered violence and abuse.

We are a survivor-led independent organisation dedicated to ending domestic, family, sexual, and gendered violence. Through valuing and embedding lived expertise, we drive systemic change and policy reform, transform societal attitudes, and amplify the voices of lived experience. Our mission is to co-create a society where all individuals live free from violence and abuse. Join us as we build a strong and inclusive community, support survivor advocacy, and work towards a future without violence.

About ICOS

In 2021, a Collective of more than 30 advocates from across Australia came together to address the systemic lack of victim survivor lived expertise being valued and recognised as a vital contribution to the evidence base.

The Collective commenced a campaign to have the voices and insights of lived experience embedded in policy decision making through the establishment of a Victim Survivor Expert Advisory Council for the next The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.

Responsibilities of the Board

The ICOS Board is responsible for the governance, strategic direction, sustainability and reputation of ICOS including:

Establishing the strategic plan and direction of the organisation.

Ensuring the legal and financial requirements of the organisation are met.

Establishing a robust risk management system.

Writing and reviewing organisational policies and procedures.

Being accountable for organisational activities and decisions.

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Securing sustainable funding for the organisation.

Requirements of the Board

Board members are required to:

Attend six bi-monthly Board meetings each year held online after hours.

Participate in strategic planning or task-specific subcommittees, activities and training where possible.

Abide by the rules of the Constitution including declaring any potential or actual conflicts of interest.

Selection criteria

Lived experience of domestic, family or sexual violence, including child sexual abuse.

Demonstrated commitment to the prevention of domestic, family and/or sexual violence.

Demonstrated commitment to intersectional feminism and working in a decolonising way.

Governance or Board experience.

Experience in community organisations, community development, or the not for profit sector.

Relevant skills in policy development, fundraising, event management, stakeholder management or communications.

(Relevant to the Treasurer role) – qualifications and/or experiences in accounting, book-keeping or financial management.
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Consultancy
Call for Gender Experts, Gender Leadership, Equity, and Advancement for Development (LEAD) Program Expires soon

ECODIT
- Location:
  
  Serbia, Zambia, Madagascar, Rwanda ,
  
  Multiple Locations
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  15/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  11/09/2024
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Call for Gender Experts, Gender Leadership, Equity, and Advancement for Development (LEAD) Program

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ECODIT
Remote (local)
- Location: Serbia, Zambia, Madagascar, Rwanda ,
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Consultancy
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Position Summary

ECODIT is seeking Gender Experts to support gender analyses with the five-year USAID Gender Leadership, Equity, and Advancement for Development (LEAD) Program. The Program provides technical assistance and forward-leading programmatic support, thought leadership, and knowledge dissemination in gender integration to USAID Missions and Bureaus across sectors and focus areas. LEAD also supports Operating Units (OUs) in the implementation of the 2018 Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act and USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy (Gender Policy) as operationalized through Automated Directive System (ADS) 205. LEAD is managed by USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub (GenDev).

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Gender Experts will be responsible for the following deliverables:

With team lead, co-draft the gender analysis methodology, which includes a work plan/schedule, a list of key stakeholders to interview, and research questions guides.

Contribute to a review of existing literature, including USAID and third-party gender analyses, critical and feminist research papers, reports, policy documents, evaluations, and quantitative data sets.

Conduct primary data collection as needed to address the information gaps from the literature review. This may involve in-depth interviews and focus groups. Participate in onboarding sessions and daily coding sessions with the research team.

With team lead, co-facilitate a validation and prioritization workshop.

With team lead, draft and finalize a 15-page gender analysis report with substantive annexes.

Adhere to ECODIT’s ethical, quality, and environmental policies.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social sciences or a related field (e.g., gender and women’s studies, sociology, anthropology, development studies, geography, and environmental studies).

Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research on issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment in focus country.

Expertise in or knowledge of at least one specific area of gender studies (i.e. women’s economic empowerment, gender-based violence, or social norms) or international development sector (i.e. Education, Health, Environment, Democracy Human Rights and Governance).

Knowledge of country government gender policies, activities, and mainstreaming programs, and stakeholders and development partner engagement in the gender space.

Experience and expertise working with priority population groups: LGBTQI+ individuals, individuals with a disability, and/or youth preferred.

Understanding of Do No Harm principles and trauma-informed approaches preferred.

Experience with USAID programming and donor requirements preferred.

Conversant in English; fluent in national language/s

Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills
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Job
GIZ Gender Advisor Expires soon

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- Location:
  
  Egypt
  
  Egypt
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  04/09/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  11/09/2024
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GIZ Gender Advisor

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Remote (local)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Government
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Economic justice Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
About GIZ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider specialising in international cooperation for sustainable development, with a global workforce exceeding 25,000 employees, nearly 70 percent of whom are dedicated national staff, we operate in 120 countries.

A. Responsibilities

The Gender Advisor is responsible for:

supporting the implementation of the vision of the line management to strengthen the technical and implementation skills of the staff of the Committee on Gender Equality with regard to improving women's access to the labour market.

supporting the Head of Component in representing output 2 to the political partner, the Ministry of Labor (MoL) and to development partners

providing professional advice to partners in cooperation with important stakeholders

steering consultants supporting the partner and GIZ in improving women access to the Labour Market

supporting in aligning with other reform relevant projects and/or components to identify areas of cooperation

The Gender Advisor performs the following tasks:
Tasks

1. Advising the partner institution(s) and implementation of project activities

The Gender Advisor, in coordination with the Head of Component,

supports in planning and is responsible for strengthening MoL gender competencies through the Employment Department and the Gender Equality Committee (GEC) in close consultation with the MoL

provides strategic and technical advice to the MoL National Employment Strategy (NES) and its action plan

implements capacity development activities, including needs assessments, training sessions, study trips, and peer exchanges to enhance the skills of employees of Gender Equality Committee GEC

2. Coordination and cooperation

The Gender Advisor, in coordination with the Head of Component,

liaises with development partners and intermediaries on national and regional level, with a technical focus on women’s access to the labour market

supports in identifying cooperation potentials with development partners in the relevant fields and initiates cooperation

3. Communication and Knowledge management

The Gender Advisor, in coordination with the Head of Component,

reviews and finalizes reports and organises the translation of documents (Arabic/English/Arabic)

reviews information for internal and external communication

is responsible for the documentation of activities and decisions in DMS

4. Other duties/additional tasks

The Gender Advisor

performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences and experience

Bachelor/ MSc in the area of international development, gender or any relevant area.

Previous experience in the field of employment promotion and gender.

3-5 years relevant professional experience in the gender and labour market related field.

Good understanding of processes within public authorities and institutions.

Excellent knowledge of the labour market sector in Egypt including gender related aspects

Handles digital data and social media sensitively and responsibly

good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).

Is fluent in written and oral knowledge of English and Arabic, a working knowledge of German is a plus

Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
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Job
Learning Lead: MTV SAF & Shujaaz Inc’s Surround-Sound Media For Gender Equality Expires soon

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation
- Location:
  
  Kenya
  
  Kenya
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  06/09/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  11/09/2024
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Learning Lead: MTV SAF & Shujaaz Inc’s Surround-Sound Media For Gender Equality

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The MTV Staying Alive Foundation
Hybrid
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- 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
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Youth Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Health

About the job

Shujaaz and MTV Shuga are two of the most successful brands in the space of youth behaviour change communications. This year we have bought our two brands together to create 5-years of population-level media in Kenya to achieve generational saturation for storytelling that makes gender equality its foundational theme. In leveraging the full media portfolios of each brand, and by sustaining engagement across multiple years, we can achieve deep, repeat exposure from two separate, trusted sources. Working in this way, we aim to sustainably shift the social expectations of behaviour for women and girls across Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the programme leads and department heads at Shujaaz & MTV SAF to co-design and oversee the documentation, coordination and implementation of a shared learning agenda and contribute to the successful delivery of this strategy
Act as the primary point of contact for the external evaluation team and ensure the internal teams are fully briefed and aware of the evaluators’ agenda.
Ensure the MEL framework and programme strategy is informed by and rooted in the findings from formative research (including desk research).
Provide guidance and support to the Shujaaz & MTV SAF teams to ensure their work aligns with the evaluation learning agendas and ensure this is documented and communicated effectively.
Oversee the implementation of a detailed and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan.
Develop activities to promote and embed good practice in MEL across the campaign ensuring ethical compliance and standards.
Support capacity strengthening of MEL capacities in both organisations
Develop and maintain relationships with the external stakeholders, including funding partners, research partners and co-grantees operating in this space
Ensure timely and quality delivery of research commitments to all partners and communicate and share (written and oral) evidence, insights and lessons learned in a way that is appropriate to the audience.
Represent the programme at local and international conferences
Lead the drafting of knowledge products including reports, presentations, abstracts and blogs

Essential Criteria

Post-graduate degree in social sciences, research, SRH or relevant area, or equivalent experience
Experience in designing, coordinating, and managing complex research programmes
Experience working with, coordinating, and reporting to a range of donors, stakeholders and organisations
Ability to articulate, synthesize and distill complex information and concepts into accessible formats
Understanding and awareness of MEL approaches and tools and impact measurement in our key areas of work (i.e., SRH, adolescents, gender, norms, media, etc) and be able to apply these in practice.

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Consultancy
Board Manual Development Expires soon

Usikimye
- Location:
  
  Kenya
  
  Kenya
- Renumeration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  14/08/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  10/09/2024
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Board Manual Development

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Usikimye
Remote (local)
- Career category: Human Resources (HR)
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Renumeration: Not Disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV)
About Usikimye:
Usikimye is a survivor-centred, feminist, and trauma-informed organisation dedicated to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in Kenya. Our work centres around creating safe spaces, providing essential services to survivors and advocating for systemic change to challenge the patriarchal structures that perpetuate violence. As our
organisation grows, our governance framework must evolve to support our mission. A comprehensive Board Manual is a key component of this framework, ensuring that our board members are well-equipped to guide the organisation effectively.

OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the consultancy are to:
1. Collaborate with Usikimye’s leadership to develop a comprehensive Board Manual that outlines roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures.
2. Ensure the Board Manual reflects best governance practices and aligns with Usikimye’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
3. Provide a clear framework for decision-making processes, board member responsibilities, and organisational policies.

SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
The operational scope of this consultancy includes:
1. Assessing Governance Needs: Engage with Usikimye’s leadership to understand the specific needs and expectations for board governance.
2. Developing the Board Manual: Assist in creating a detailed Board Manual that includes sections on roles and responsibilities, decision-making processes, conflict of interest policies, and other relevant governance practices.
3. Aligning with Organisational Values: Ensure that the Board Manual is aligned with Usikimye’s feminist values and reflects our commitment to ethical governance.
4. Review and Validation: Collaborate with the board and senior management to review and validate the draft Board Manual, ensuring it meets the organisation’s needs.
5. Finalisation: Prepare the final version of the Board Manual and present it to Usikimye’s leadership and board for approval.

CONSULTANT PROFILE
● Experience:

○ Minimum of 5 years experience in organisational governance and policy development, preferably within non-profit organisations.

○ Proven experience in developing Board Manuals or similar governance documents.

○ Demonstrated knowledge of governance best practices and legal requirements in Kenya.

○ Note: We value experience and practical knowledge. If you have significant experience in governance without a formal background in this area, we still encourage you to apply.

● Skills:

○ Strong writing and organisational skills.

○ Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including board members and senior leadership.

○ Experience in facilitating consultations and feedback sessions.

● Education:

○ A degree in Organisational Development, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Please note that we will focus on your relevant experience more than your formal degree. We encourage you to apply if you have significant experience in this area.

○ Professional certifications related to governance or board development are an added advantage but are not required if significant relevant experience is demonstrated.

○ Note: We value experience and practical knowledge. If you have significant experience in this field, a formal degree is also not required, and we encourage you to apply.
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