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We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage

Lead the implementation of Oxfam’s Gender activities in support of the organization’s integrated response to the Northern Ethiopia Region

JOB PURPOSE:

Gender Officer is to support the Tigray Response Team in response operation areas in enhancing their capacity to meet the Minimum Standards on Gender in Emergencies so that the different needs of men, women, boys, and girls and people with special needs affected by crisis can be addressed

Overall:

• Reports to and support the accountability of the area manager on gender leadership programmatic, technical and operational as well as ensuring gender-sensitive workplace
• Coordinate and directly work with technical teams (WASH, EFSVL, Protection) and MEAL in the operation areas to provide technical support on gender mainstreaming and guidance in delivering response programmes in line with Gender in Emergency (GIE) Minimum Standards and other Oxfam relevant policies
• Ensure that gender is integrated into MEAL processes; setting of specific indicators for process monitoring and follow up; advising team in getting gender-specific information through spot monitoring and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) process;
• Initiate documentation process to capture learning and changes; support team to collect and analyse sex and gender disaggregating data, utilize gender-sensitive tools and processes of assessments, data collections and research; initiate regular gender assessments and analysis and
• Contribute to reporting (e.g. situation report, donor report, project reports, etc) implement and utilize a variety of methods
• Staff and partners training, coaching, induction, reflection sessions, field mentoring of  Gender in Emergencies to ensure an improved understanding of gender concepts, including feminist principles and their application in humanitarian context taking into consideration the local context
• Proactively contribute to the creation and implementation of gender-targeted actions, and ensure that projects are implemented, and budget utilised as applicable
• Coordinate, seek technical guidance, share programmatic and strategic feedback and work with the country Gender Justice Manager
• Act as a focal point/representative of Oxfam on Gender in operation areas for sharing, linking, networking, advocacy and learning with field teams, as well as Coordination, negotiation and representation with government authorities, civil society organizations and appropriate regional clusters /sub-clusters and inter-agency coordination groups (e.g. GBV cluster, PSEA).
• Provide timely, written feedback about gender incidents, issues and aid-related community conflicts to line and matrix managers e an active member of Oxfam’s humanitarian response team; participate in appropriate staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Actively contribute to proposed developments and concept notes as required
• Other tasks as necessary in agreement with reporting manager 

1 Self-Awareness

2 Mutual accountability

3 Strategic Thinking and Judgment

• University graduate in the field of social sciences, development studies, community development, gender and development or other related fields.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in handling gender context in humanitarian and development organization
• In-depth experience in commitment to a rights-based approach, gender equality and women’s rights
• Demonstrated experience working on gender issues as well as working with the communities in humanitarian and early recovery contexts
• Proven skill in collecting and analysing information using participatory research and assessment methodologies with a gender lens
• Strong communication skills with good levels of spoken and written Tigrigna, Amharic &English.
• Good understanding of advocacy, gender, protection, safeguarding and IDP issues including some basic human rights, IDP rights and land and housing rights and related issues. Committed to a rights-based approach
• Good understanding of existing gender biases during emergency responses both at the workplace and program/project interventions and willingness to act accordingly for reducing them in collaboration with gender and humanitarian team
• With a high level of adaptability and initiative demonstrated by having the (a) ability to work in the multi-cultural team across different geographical locations; (b) willingness to travel to remote field areas for regular support to programme teams/partners/ communities, (c) willingness to work in insecure environments as needed; and (c) provide remote support to field teams/partners when required
• Knowing the local context including the culture, and tradition of the Region is helpful. Proven experience in using a wide array of capacity-building methodologies.