Gender Specialist – Nampula 195 views0 applications

Gender Specialist Job Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Gender Specialist of the anticipated, five-year Resiliência Integrada na Nutrição e Agricultura activity (RESINA) in Mozambique. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Position Description: This full-time position will be based in Nampula, Mozambique for the USAID-funded Mozambique Resina project.

The Gender Specialist will:

• Lead and/or collaborate with the HQ Senior Gender Advisor to conduct a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) analysis at the beginning of the project, develop a GESI Strategy, and work with the team to implement the GESI Strategy.
• Ensure that the Mozambique Resina project incorporates principles of gender equality and utilizes best practices in GBV prevention and response activities at the community level.
• Provide technical oversight in the implementation of robust women’s and girls’ empowerment and men’s and boys’ engagement approaches.
• Provide technical support to national partner organizations.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to support the tracking of gender- and inclusion-related indicators.
• Work closely with partner organizations to orient on donor and FHI 360 standards and commitments related to gender equality, female empowerment, social inclusion and safeguarding against sexual exploitation and abuse
• Collaborate with the community mobilizers to develop relevant advocacy and behavior change messaging on reducing gender biases in the target communities.
• Conduct annual gender and inclusion assessments to measure progress and hone project activities.
• Develop GESI-related training and other materials as needed.
• Build relationships and coordinate with gender focal persons, other partners, institutions, and communities of practice involved in health-related activities in Nampula and Zambezia provinces.
• Liaise regularly with FHI 360’s other programs in Mozambique to share learning and promote gender and inclusion integration among FHI 360’s portfolio of projects in Mozambique.
• Liaise with USAID Mozambique’s gender focal point.
• Participate in FHI 360 GESI community of practice

Minimum Requirements Standards

• At least six (6) years of experience working in an equivalent position of gender specialist for a health-related activity in Mozambique.
• A master’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area(s), preferably in gender, social work, public health, international development or community development required.
• A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and M&E.
• Fluent oral or signing and written communication skills in Portuguese and English; ability to write effectively in English.
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit his/her vision to partners and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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