Job
Title: Gender
Support Officer (GSO)
Reporting
to: Program
Coordinator, and with dotted reporting line to In-Country Project Manager
Duration: 21 months (with possible extension)
Start
Date: 4th
April, 2016
Salary: $1,200
I. Background: The client is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development.
I. Background: The client is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development.
The
client seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger,
literacy and health, with a special emphasis on the needs of rural communities
in coastal and other resource-poor areas.
The
client works in five sectors including Health, Education, Early Childhood
Development, Rural Development and Civil Society enhancement.
Over
the last several years, The client’s programs have evolved and expanded in
response to government policies, beneficiary demand and assessment of
needs.
In
order to optimize The client’s efficiency and effectiveness as a development
actor in the region, it seeks to support and improve innovations that create
viable solutions to community problems that impede development.
Are you interested in finding innovative ways to improve education opportunities for children of East Africa?
Are you interested in finding innovative ways to improve education opportunities for children of East Africa?
The
client is seeking dynamic, creative and experienced Gender Support Officers
(GSO) (three positions) to take the lead as persons responsible for gender
within the educational project.
It is
a five-year project co-funded by Global Affairs Canada,that aims to sustainably
improve learning outcomes, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy,
for pre-primary and primary children in target areas of Kenya, Uganda, and
Tanzania.
The
project aims to leverage assets of The client institutions to achieve broad,
systematic, and distinctive impact on the quality of teaching in the region in
both public and private education systems.
Specifically,
the project builds on the experience and gains made by various institutions
working in the education sector in East Africa.
The project is currently in its fourth quarter of its third year of implementation, and is scheduled to end in December 2017.
The project is currently in its fourth quarter of its third year of implementation, and is scheduled to end in December 2017.
This
position will therefore be project-funded for a period of 21 months, and will
be based at the respective project sites in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
II. Job Objective: Provide technical guidance to explicitly and systematically integrate gender equality considerations (activities, outputs, and results) at all stages of the project, including budgetary provisions where possible.
II. Job Objective: Provide technical guidance to explicitly and systematically integrate gender equality considerations (activities, outputs, and results) at all stages of the project, including budgetary provisions where possible.
The
GSO will ensure effective implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy
implementing agencies and partners.
III. Responsibilities: The GSO will be responsible for providing targeted expertise to ensure gender is integrated into all aspects of project implementation.
III. Responsibilities: The GSO will be responsible for providing targeted expertise to ensure gender is integrated into all aspects of project implementation.
The
GSO will also strengthen the capacity of The client implementing agencies, to
address gender barriers and identify specific opportunities for improving and
mainstreaming gender equality through project activities.
The
GSO will work with project teams and partners to support gender integration
into project activities, including monitoring and evaluation tools.
The
key functions of the GSO will include:
1.
Coordinating gender mainstreaming
2.
Providing technical support to the project team
3.
Knowledge management and sharing
4.
Monitoring and reporting on gender issues
i. Coordinating gender mainstreaming:
- Set
priorities, and develop and implement a clear and comprehensive gender
action plan to redress gender concerns within respective SESEA
implementing agencies.
- Provide
input and comments on development of project/program plans, budgets,
reports and agency policies, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Review,
edit, and comment on gender achievements contained in the agency monthly,
quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports as appropriate.
ii. Providing technical support to the project team:
- Provide
advice and support to project staff, managers, and partners on the SESEA
Gender Equality Strategy and implementation of key gender components
across all activities
- Analyze
and ensure interventions are sensitive and responsive to gender issues in
education, within respective project locations.
- Support
the updating and sharing of recent developments and knowledge tools in the
areas of interventions.
- Participate
in program team meetings, campaigns, and civil society forums and ensure
gender topics are considered and discussed.
iii. Knowledge management and sharing:
- Assist
in data collection, compiling lessons learned, and establishing indicators
to support knowledge sharing.
- Assist
in the development of concept notes and project documents on gender
issues, as directed by the supervisor.
- Participate
in the gender-related community of practice in the region.
- Support
the writing of stories related to program and project developments, as
they relate to gender equality issues.
- Provide
support to different partners/civil society organizations in all SESEA
project activities.
iv. Monitor and report on gender issues:
- Work
with teams to review training resources, and monitor and report on
project-related gender issues.
- Provide
feedback to the project team to ensure practical implementation of
activities related to the SESEA Gender Integration Guidelines and Gender
Equality Strategy.
- Guide
development and/or review of M&E tools – specifically the verification,
indicators, and analyses matrix to monitor implementation of gender
mainstreaming.
- Prepare
timely and quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to
share with the Program Manager and SESEA Program Coordinator at the
Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) PCU.
- Perform
any additional duties assigned by the Program Manager or Program
Coordinator, as required.
IV. Required Qualifications and Experience:
The
GSOs should meet the following criteria in terms of qualifications, technical
competencies, and experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant discipline, particularly gender studies, education,
or the social sciences.
- Minimum
of three (3) years’ of relevant experience in gender mainstreaming into
projects/programs.
- Experience
working with NGOs, government agencies, and donor-funded projects.
- Experience
in conducting gender reviews, gender integration, and implementing gender
equality activities in international development projects, particularly in
the education sector.
- Knowledge
of and in experience of results-based monitoring and evaluation, with
particular attention to assessing gender equality results.
- Superb
analytical, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and
problem-solving skills.
- Proven
ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and produce results.
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English.
- Training
in project planning, management, and Monitoring and Evaluation is an added
asset.
V. Other Competencies:
- Ability
to multi-task, work independently, take initiative, and manage a variety
of activities simultaneously.
- Flexible,
innovative, and dynamic team player with strong facilitation and
coordination skills.
- Willingness
to travel to project locations within the respective project
implementation sites.
- Experience
in the East African development context is an asset.
- Experience
with Global Affairs, Canada and other bilateral donors is an asset.
- Language
proficiency in Kiswahili (Kenya and Tanzania) is strongly recommended.
VI. How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV in word format, and names and contact information of three referees to e-mail to: recruitment@cdl.co.ke