Gender Specialist

Overview:

We are seeking a Gender Specialist to join our team and support our commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment across our projects. The specialist will work closely with various stakeholders to integrate gender considerations into project planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive gender strategy that aligns with Safer World Foundation’s and donors mission and goals.
• Ensure that gender perspectives are integrated into all program designs, implementation plans, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams to ensure gender-sensitive approaches are consistently applied.
• Design and deliver training sessions and capacity-building activities on gender issues for staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Build the capacity of program teams to effectively analyze and address gender-related challenges within their specific contexts.
• Work with the M&E team to develop gender-sensitive indicators and tools for monitoring and evaluating program impacts on gender equity.
• Conduct gender audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of gender integration in programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure that data collection and analysis processes incorporate gender-disaggregated data to accurately measure program outcomes for different genders.
• Ensure that all SWF policies and practices are aligned with national and international gender equality standards and frameworks.
• Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight SWF’s gender integration efforts and impacts.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in gender integration to inform future programming and policy development.
• Contribute to donor reports by providing detailed information on gender-specific outcomes and achievements.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in gender programming, gender mainstreaming, on gender mainstreaming preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of gender equality principles, frameworks, and tools, including familiarity with national and international gender policies.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing gender-sensitive programs and interventions.
• Excellent facilitation and training skills, with the ability to build capacity and raise awareness on gender issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and address gender disparities and barriers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment, with an understanding of gender dynamics in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, particularly in the context of gender-sensitive indicators and data collection.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis and reporting.