Gender Officer 186 views3 applications

International Development Enterprises (iDE) is an international NGO dedicated to creating income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households of Ethiopia through various projects implemented in different parts of the country.

Currently iDE is preparing to launch implementation a project known as– “Resilience in Pastoral Areas (RIPA), which is aligned to USAID/Ethiopia’s newly approved five years Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). RIPA aims to improve resilience that enhances food security and inclusive economic growth in pastoralist regions of Ethiopia. This project will be implemented in Oromia, SNNP and Somali Regional States of Ethiopia. iDE is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced personnel for the position specified hereunder. Hence, interested applicants who meet the specified requirements are invited to apply for the job opportunity.

         

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analysis, strategy, reporting and design: supports the development of gender-responsive planning, and actively participates in data collection activities and analysis of results

Capacity building and technical assistance: strengthen staff and partner capacity, coach and support relevant stakeholders, and document and share lessons

Gender-sensitive interventions planning and implementation: provide technical and leadership support toward effectively mainstreaming gender across the project

Learning and networking: identify  and share best gender-mainstreaming practices within and beyond the project consortia and support documentation of such practices

Gender equity and social inclusion: promote women networking activities and address unequal gender relations through engagement with diverse project stakeholders

Job Requirements

Education:

BSc/BA in International Development, Gender Studies, Gender and Climate Change, Social Policy, Sociology or Social Anthropology, Business Administration, Rural Development, Environmental Economics or related fields (Minimum) or

MSc/MA in International Development, Gender Studies, Gender and Climate Change, Social Policy, Sociology or Social Anthropology, Business Administration, Rural Development, Environmental Economics or related fields (Desirable)

Experience:

For BSc/BA, at least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area, gender transformative programming in development;

For MSc/MA, at least 3 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area, gender transformative programming in development;

Solid knowledge on the status of women’s rights, women’s economic empowerment, legislation and policies in the field of gender as well as on the existing gender equality policy in Ethiopia;

Solid understanding and practical experience on gender mainstreaming preferably in pastoralist and in agro pastoralist livelihood context;

Strong understanding of gender equality issues and its intersections with humanitarian and development response, economic autonomy, sexual abuse, HIV and AIDs, water and sanitation in Ethiopia;

Extensive experience in qualitative research and policy-level analysis;

Substantial experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of gender-focused projects

Experience in providing technical assistance on gender mainstreaming to technical staff including leading design of gender training tools and delivering trainings on gender-transformative programming;

Demonstrated ability to conduct rapid gender assessments and produce reports to inform decision making process

Knowledge of Results Based Management and proven experience of using the approach in the formulation of action plans and project documents;

NGO experience is of a great advantage

Qualifications & Skills: 

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Strong analytical and writing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, and internet basics

Salary and benefit package:  As per the scale of the Organization.

How to Apply

Interested applicants and only those meeting the above requirements are invited to send non-returnable copies of their applications; including: Letter of Application, CV, and Credentials to the following address: 

International Development Enterprises (iDE)

P.O. Box 7892

Addis Ababa

OR

E-mail: [email protected]

Note: 

(1)       Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

(2)       iDE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.