NGO JOBS

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 22 Feb 2014

Job Summary: PCI is strengthening its engagement in the area of gender equity and women’s empowerment. The position of Technical Advisor, Gender will lead support of this effort, including active engagement in support of PCI’s 2013-16 Gender Equity Strategic Direction. The Technical Advisor, Gender will represent PCI’s gender work within the international development community with a focus on Washington, DC and the East Coast and will contribute to positioning PCI as a leader in gender equity and the economic and social empowerment of women.

The Technical Advisor, Gender will lead provision of technical assistance to projects and support proposal development ensuring that all of PCI’s programs integrate gender effectively. In addition, s/he will participate in policy work and represent PCI’s work in gender in DC, ensuring that PCI’s profile and reputation is enhanced within the international development community. S/he will play a key role in supporting gender to be effectively mainstreamed and/or integrated both within the organization and across the work of PCI globally. S/he will participate in the design and implementation of gender-sensitive programming and will lead technical assistance for program expansion and improvement of PCI’s Women’s Empowerment (WE) Initiative.,

The position of Technical Advisor, Gender will be based in the PCI Washington, DC office and will work under the overall supervision of the Senior VP of Programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the PCI Technical Advisor on gender by providing leadership and strategizing on ways to strengthen PCI’s gender programming and reputation organization-wide;• Represent PCI in relevant networks and forums in DC and elsewhere, ensuring that PCI’s work on gender is well known and position PCI as an expert organization in gender integration and mainstreaming;• In coordination with the WE Director, represent WE in appropriate fora in DC and the East Coast;• Participate in policy dialogues around gender ensuring that PCI’s perspective and experience is reflected in policy recommendations;• Write, publish and present on PCI’s gender-related experience, research and project outcomes in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, workshops, etc.;• Serve as the liaison for PCI’s work on gender with inter-agency groups and relevant development partners;• Provide support for gender-related resource mobilization, including monitoring donor priorities, drafting concept notes and integrating gender into project proposals;• Lead organizational gender analyses to provide an environmental scan of PCI’s target communities to determine the local gender dynamics and causes of inequities;• Provide trainings and on-going technical assistance on gender integration and/or mainstreaming to build PCI’s capacity globally;• Identify and share gender-related resources and materials throughout PCI as part of PCI’s efforts to leverage knowledge and build staff capacity;• Manage PCI’s Gender Equity Commission, including engaging the field office gender focal points, leading the development of Gender Gold Standards, conducting GEC meetings, cross-sharing of lessons learned and best practices in gender programming; • Develop performance indicators and targets to enhance PCI’s gender-responsive programming and support PCI in developing tools and conducting assessments to monitor progress and achieve targets;• Support the formulation of clear and measurable goals and expected outcomes related to gender equity and women’s empowerment in PCI programs;• Work with field staff and stakeholders to identify gender priorities, activities, and roles and responsibilities;• Conduct internal gender audits to assess PCI’s programmatic and organizational capacity in promoting gender equity, equality and women’s empowerment and provide necessary recommendations for improvement; and• Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience working in development, including field-based experience• Minimum 5 years of experience in gender programming, including gender analyses, assessments, mainstreaming, and integration.• Experience as a Gender Specialist/Gender Expert on past development projects.• Experience in mentoring and training in gender issues, collaborating with government and civil society groups, and program implementation with a gender focus.• Experience creating and implementing gender assessment tools to monitor and evaluate projects and programs.• Experience with social inclusion and working with marginalized/indigenous groups.• Master’s degree in gender studies, development, or a relevant social science discipline (MPH).• Experience working with USAID and other large international donors required.• Familiarity with and experience in quantitative and qualitative participatory research methods.• Strong writing and communication skills, including documentation of program results, case studies and marketing/positioning materials; funding proposals; and donor reports.• Spanish language would be an asset.• Experience working with village savings and loan associations or other women’s financial services a plus.• Experience with the use of information technology for gender-oriented programming a plus.

How to apply:

Please visit our website at www.pciglobal.org and click on the “Careers” link under the About Us tab to apply for this and our other worldwide opportunities. PCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Country: Poland
Closing date: 27 Feb 2014

Background

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and the rule of law. ODIHR’s assistance projects and other activities are implemented in participating States in accordance with ODIHR’s mandate.

The Office’s democratization activities include the following thematic areas: rule of law, democratic governance and gender, migration and freedom of movement, and legislative support. The ODIHR implements targeted assistance programmes facilitating and enhancing participating states’ compliance with OSCE commitments towards the development of democratic structures.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief, Democratic Governance and Gender Unit, the incumbent performs the following duties:

Identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating specific projects and activities to promote increased participation of women in public and political life, in line with the tasks assigned to the ODIHR in the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality, to foster equality between women and men and to increase the level of compliance of domestic policies with international instruments for the promotion and protection of women’s rights;Analyzing and monitoring public policy, legislation and OSCE participating States practices affecting areas of gender equality, women’s rights and other human dimension activities to identify areas where improvement/remedial action is required;Designing assistance programmes aimed at facilitating implementation and assessment of national strategies and action plans on measures to promote gender equality and gender-mainstreaming;Identifying and evaluating means to advance the equality of women and men through OSCE ODIHR’s technical assistance programmes;Co-ordinating and working with other ODIHR Units and Departments, the OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues at the OSCE Secretariat as well as gender focal points in the OSCE field operations;Representing the ODIHR at international conferences and meetings on women’s political participation and gender equality issues;Reporting to the ODIHR management and, as required, to the ODIHR partners and donors on the progress in implementation of the projects and activities conducted in the field of women’s political participation and gender equality;Performing other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

University degree in law, sociology, social and political science, gender studies, public administration or another related field; a relevant Master’s degree would be highly desirable;Six years of increasingly responsible related professional experience in government, an international organization or an NGO of which three years at the international level;Proven experience in designing, planning and implementing project activities that support gender equality and promote equal participation of women and men in public affairs; demonstrated experience in project management;Good understanding of the international environment in which gender related activities, democratisation and electoral processes are being discussed, promoted and implemented as well as an excellent knowledge of the functioning of international institutions and bodies entrusted with the task of promoting and overseeing the implementation of gender-related treaties, conventions and other instruments;Political intuition and tact with ability to advise high-level officials; organizational, networking and strong analytical and drafting skills; resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement;Ability to work with minimum supervision. Experience in working as part of a team would be highly desirable;Professional fluency in English, with excellent communication and drafting skills; knowledge of other OSCE working languages, especially Russian would be an asset;Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions as well as monthly changes of the post adjustment multiplier and exchange rate, is approximately EUR 4,950 (single rate) and approximately EUR 5,300 (dependency rate). OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Poland.

Social security will include participation in the Vanbreda International medical insurance scheme and OSCE Provident Fund maintained by the OSCE. The Organization contributes an amount equivalent to 15% of the employee's salary to this Fund and the employee contributes 7.5%. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

How to apply:

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/who/83.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:
GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:
GRI is currently seeking a Senior Gender Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Rural Development program in Colombia. Based in Bogota, the Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for women’s agricultural development project components. Periodic overnight travel will be required. Colombian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee strategic development and program deliverables for gender and women’s programs
• Monitor budgets, grants and expenditures
• Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for gender
• Recruit and oversee international consultants and local national staff
• Maintains collaborative relationships with project staff
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel to field to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by DCoP

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters in agriculture, rural development, economic development, or similar required; PhD preferred.
• Ten (10) years experience developing and managing agricultural and rural development programs for women; 15 years preferred.
• Additional experience with food security, nutrition, climate change, access to rural finance, and agribusiness development preferred.
• Prior experience in Colombia required. Prior Team Lead experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred.
• Excellent management and administrative skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.
• Colombian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com . Please include “Colombia Rural Development” in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: Pact
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 22 Feb 2014

Gender AdvisorThis position is contingent upon funding. Position Summary: Pact seeks a Gender Advisor for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to become integral parts of election activities. The Gender Advisor is responsible for developing activities and approaches to mainstream gender considerations throughout the program. He/She is expected to lead development of a program gender strategy and integration plan and coordinate closely with other technical staff to ensure that gender considerations of men, women, girls and boys are incorporate in program initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES• Under the guidance of the COP, ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program's strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements• Collaborate with program management and personnel to integrate gender throughout the program.• Draw on international best practices and gender equity principles to inform the implementation of program activities aimed at supporting increased participation of women in the electoral process;.• Oversee and coordinate all work related to gender activities including: 1) routine monitoring of program activities, 2) gender analysis, and 3) special studies or reports as needed.• Lead development of a program gender strategy and integration plan.• Collaborate with local women’s groups, gender-focused organizations and other groups involved in election observation and monitoring• Ensure gender impacts and indicators are monitored, analyzed and reported via the M&E system. QUALIFICATIONS• Have a minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or PhD preferred) in political science, international affairs, development studies or related field. • Minimum Ten (10) years relevant work experience in gender issues or human rights, including experience in democracy and governance issues• Have experience and background on human rights based approach to programming and gender equality rights, specifically on issues related to women’s participation in political processes and election observation• Demonstrated knowledge of national and international human rights standards and agreements• Prior experience in policy advocacy, this includes work with marginalized groups including youth and people living with disabilities• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening.• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.• Must be knowledgeable, tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Nigeria’s culture, including experience working in diverse cultural contexts in Nigeria
• Nigeria experience mandatory.• Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Be fluent in English (both written and spoken English); and excellent verbal and written communication.

Minimum Education and Experience are determined by the Job Title, however you may designate additional qualifications

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOUCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is currently seeking a Senior Gender Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Agriculture support program in Rwanda. Based in Kigali, the Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for women’s agricultural development project components. Periodic overnight travel will be required. Rwandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee strategic development and program deliverables for gender and women’s programs
• Monitor budgets, grants and expenditures
• Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for gender
• Recruit and oversee international consultants and local national staff
• Maintains collaborative relationships with project staff
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel to field to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by DCoP

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in agriculture, rural development, economic development, or similar required; PhD preferred.
• Ten (10) years experience developing and managing agricultural and rural development programs for women; 15 years preferred.
• Additional experience with food security, nutrition, climate change, access to rural finance, and agribusiness development preferred.
• Prior experience in Rwanda required. Prior Team Lead experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and French required.
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred.
• Excellent management and administrative skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.
• Rwandan nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com. Please include “Rwanda Agriculture” in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:
GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:
GRI is currently seeking a Senior Gender Advisor for the anticipated USAID-funded governance accountability program in Guinea. Based in Conakry, the Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for gender equity and women’s empowerment project components. Periodic overnight travel will be required. Guinean nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee strategic development and program deliverables for gender and women’s programs
• Monitor budgets, grants and expenditures
• Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for gender
• Recruit and oversee international consultants and local national staff
• Maintain collaborative relationships with project staff
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel to field to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by DCoP

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors in political science, gender studies, international development, or similar required; Masters preferred.
• Ten (10) years experience developing and managing gender and local governance programming; 15 years preferred.
• Additional experience with training, public education, communications, service delivery, policy development, and community development preferred.
• Prior experience in Guinea required. Prior Team Lead experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and French required. Additional local languages a plus.
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred.
• Excellent management and administrative skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.
• Guinean nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com . Please include “Senior Gender Advisor Guinea” in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: CARE
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

CARE seeks a Senior Gender Specialist to contribute technical expertise to a USAID-funded, multi-year project that supports gender equality and female empowerment in addressing the social, political, and economic challenges Jordanian women encounter. This goal – and its associated objectives, intermediate results, tasks, and activities – are predicated on USAID’s definition of gender equality, elucidated in the Agency’s Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy.

This project’s goal, reflecting USAID/Jordan’s Special Development Objective for gender equality and female empowerment, is manifest in three components: The first relates to expanding social dialogue on gender equality, the second to strengthening advocacy for female empowerment, and the third to improving services for women and girls. USAID expects that, “as positive changes in discriminatory social norms and practices are promoted, and adocacy and policy reforms for women’s issus are strengthened, then female empowerment and gender equality will be enhanced” (RFA, 7).

The Senior Gender Specialist plays a critical role in implementing activities under the three components. S/he will report to the COP and ideally will be a highly qualified Jordanian. This person should have a minimum of 12 years of professional experience – if an expatriate, her/his professional experience should be primarily overseas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 7 years of experience of work on gender related projects in the region, demonstrating a unique understanding of the Jordanian context on gender related issues and female empowerment.Master’s degree in gender-related studies or related field.Fluency in English (required).Proficiency in Arabic (required).Prior work in the Middle East (highly desirable).

How to apply:

Apply online at:https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cw...

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 02 Oct 2013

Consultancy - Study on girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the CaribbeanTHE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)

Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACRO)

Terms of Reference for Consultancy - Study on girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The consultant will produce a study on “girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

The aim of the study is to present a comprehensive picture of progress made since the 1990 EFA global commitment to achieving gender equality in education and what is now required for addressing existing gaps, bottlenecks and barriers. This study is part of the UNICEF commitment towards achieving the rights of quality education for all, with a special emphasis on girls.

BACKGROUND

Since the education for all conference in Jomtien in 1990 and the development of MDGs goals which highlight gender equality in education, countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region have made significant progress towards increasing access, permanence and completion of primary and secondary education, as shown in international studies and statistics, particularly from UIS in Global Education monitoring reports. Furthermore, international comparisons on learning achievement as related to girls show a sustained improvement in education performance, often more significant than with boys.

A gender parity index has been used to assess differences in education achievement between boys and girls, has been defined as the value of given indicator for girls divided by that for boys. Based on this index, gender parity has been achieved in primary education and in several LAC countries educational achievement favours girls in all aspects: enrolment, permanence, completion, and learning achievement. The school life expectancy for girls is now – in most cases – higher for girls.

A recent study promoted by OEI shows the extremely high proportion of female teachers at pre-school, primary and lower secondary levels, in the Ibero-American countries, which illustrates the significant feminisation of the teaching profession. This is not a positive trend for multiple reasons, including the fact that in most countries, teacher’s salaries at education level are the lowest in the public sector.

Despite the impressive achievements, existing bottlenecks and barriers reinforce educational disparities against girls, especially for those found in remote, rural areas and/or are from specific indigenous or afro-descendent populations. In addition, gender equality is not necessarily promoted within the education sector as illustrated by the gender bias in national curriculums and the existence of significant gender based violence found in school settings. This situation results in the inequality for women to achieve as males, a wider range of professional employment opportunities and fair/equal pay.

Taking into consideration all the above comments, understanding the multiple aspects of gender equality in education are still a challenge, requiring additional information and analysis.


MAIN TASKS RELATED TO THE JOB

The consultant is expected to:

Review education statistics for the time period of 1990 – 2013, in primary and secondary education and progression of education achievement for both boys and girls, highlighting the more significant disparities within and between countries on the basis of existing data.Review existing studies and research on gender equality in the education system as a whole, in addition to a review of specific educational components (curriculum, school environment and participation, school safety, teacher training, and school management).Identify good practices and strategies to achieve gender equality in education and provide related recommendations based on the analysis.DELIVERABLES:

The final product will be a study on “girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

The product mentioned above should be written in Spanish or English. It should contain in addition to the points identified in the section “Tasks of the Consultant,” an executive summary, concrete recommendations, conclusions and a complete bibliography.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Advanced university degree in education, social sciences, gender studies, international development or a related fieldTen years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in the related fields of education and genderCurrent expert knowledge of recent development in fields related to education and gender in Latin America and the CaribbeanStrong research and analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitativeExcellent writing skills in Spanish or English

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT:

The consultancy will take place over a period of two months from October to November 2013.

WORK PLACE:

The consultant will work from home, in regular communication with the supervisor through telephone and e-mail and other means.

PAYMENT OF FEES:

The consultant will be paid in the following manner:

First payment (20%) upon submission of a detailed outline of the studySecond payment (30%) upon submission of the revised study Third and last payment (50%) upon submission upon completion and full satisfaction of the work.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit an up-to-date UN Personal History P-11 Form (attached), curriculum vitae as well as a proposed conceptual and methodological framework, an outline for the study and budget to: panamarecruit@unicef.org. The deadline to receive applications is 2 October 2013.

Organization: Trócaire
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

End-of-Programme Evaluation of the Kenya Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Programme

PERIOD: Jan – Feb 2014 (Maximum 30 days)

Background Trócaire Kenya has been implementing a programme seeking to promote gender equality through Gender Based Violence prevention and response in Kenya since 2011. The programme brings together partners working to prevent and respond to GBV at different levels from the grassroots to national. It is informed by;• Findings of the previous programme phase of 2007-09 (PPD KEN06-03) • National Framework Towards Response and Prevention of GBV in Kenya December – 2009• Government of Kenya, Strategic Plan 2008-2012, (Ministry of Gender, Children & SocialDevelopment)• Trócaire Gender Equality Policy and Strategy 2009-14• Programme specific baseline of 2010• Current phase 2011-2014 Programme Proposal Document (PPD)- KEN1001
• Mid-term review of 2012

The GBV ProgrammeIn line with the Trócaire Gender Equality Policy and Strategy 2009-14 and a programme specific baseline of 2010 this programme has been working via a programmatic and partnership approach. Six partner organisations and Trócaire have been working together with a goal of empowering communities, influencing policy and legislation and effecting positive change relating to gender-based violence and discrimination. The programme is adopting several strategies; • undertaking service delivery at the community level aimed at ensuring survivors of GBV have access to quality psychological, legal, medical and other support services including trauma counselling, treatment and compiling of evidence for prosecution of perpetrators in 22 health facilities;
• communities’ education and capacity strengthening to engage more fully in GBV prevention and response; • local and national advocacy work - demanding more effective government response measures, while implementing existing legislation and re- informing it via practice, and research

By February 2014, the programme aims to have reached 6000 girls and boys, 4000 service providers, 2000 traditional and religious leaders and 9000 survivors of GBV.Programme Long Term OutcomeWomen and girls live safer lives due to reduced prevalence of GBV and improved response services

Objectives of the Programme a) To reduce acceptability and tolerance of all forms of GBV amongst targeted men, women, youth and leadersb) To improve the health and safety of GBV survivors due to a reduction in fear/stigma and greater access to justicec) To ensure women and girls have improved access to justice through strengthened implementation of GBV related laws and policies

Programme Outcomes from 2011 to 2012a) Outcome 1: Women and girls benefit from reduced acceptability and tolerance of all forms of GBV amongst targeted men, women, youth and leadersb) Outcome 2: GBV survivors have improved health and safety due to a reduction in fear/stigma and greater access to justicec) Outcome 3: Women and girls have improved access to justice through strengthened implementation of GBV related laws and policies

After November 2012 midterm review these outcomes were reviewed/revised as follows a) Outcome 1: Women and girls are protected from GBV in targeted communities and schoolsb) Outcome 2: Survivors of violence have improved health and access to justicec) Outcome 3: Five partners have greater organisational capacity in M&E and grant and finance management to effectively implement programmes to reduce women's and girl’s vulnerability to GBV

Purpose of the EvaluationThe end-of-programme evaluation is intended to assess the programme’s performance and achievements (outcome/impact) on GBV prevention and response over the period from March 2011- February 2014, illustrating change among select target groups to date, identifying best practices, deepening understanding of innovative approaches, and informing the programme design of the next phase 2014 – 2019. The value added role of Trócaire will also be assessed.

The evaluation will involve partners and an external consultant who will guide the process. The process shall provide an opportunity for partners to critically engage with each other in reviewing their work and learning from each other.

The end-of-programme evaluation report and findings will be used by Trócaire, partners and target groups in designing the next phase of the programme. The report will also be shared with relevant stakeholders especially women, men, boys and girls targeted by the programme, partner agencies, donors, CSOs and academic partners etc.

Scope and Focus of the EvaluationThe end-of-programme evaluation will focus on the following key issues and guiding questions:

Has there been a tangible and direct change among women and girls, men and boys in terms of progress against the outcomes indicators :

Evaluation Questions
What difference has the project made to people’s lives (what, who, where, when)? • To what degree have project outcomes been achieved? Were there any unexpected outcomes? • Who has benefited (women, men, girls and boys) and in what ways? • Are those changes (outcomes) relevant to people’s needs? Are they likely to be sustainable in the long term? • Have there been changes to policies, practice and attitudes of decision and policy makers to benefit the project’s target groups? • To what extent has the project contributed to the achievement of broader national and international policies, conventions, targets etc in Kenya?

How has the project made this difference? Approaches used by the project and implementing organisations: • What have been the most effective methodologies and approaches the organisation used to bring about changes to people’s lives? What has worked and what has not? What lessons have been learned? Who have they been shared with? • In what ways, and how much? Women and girls (and their respective organisations) are substantively involved in delivering the programme and making decisions, rather than being beneficiaries.• The nature, scale and impact of partners networking, working in collaboration and forming linkages on a local, national and even international basis.• Have there been achievements on partners’ advocacy efforts for strengthened legislation and policy that addresses gender related discrimination? • Has the project been cost effective?

Approaches used by Comic Relief• How have Comic Relief’s grant making policies and processes (e.g. how Comic Relief define their programme strategies and outcomes, how comic relief assess applications) helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change?

Methodology and ApproachIt is expected that the end-of-programme evaluation will be participatory, use a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches and that key target groups and stakeholders (including Comic Relief grants staff) will be meaningfully and fully involved in the evaluation. Among such techniques are:• Desk review of Kenya GBV programme documents• Field mission to consult partners, target groups and other stakeholders. Trócaire and partners will organize the visits and it is expected that the team will use an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach involving: questionnaires, direct observation, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and case studies so as to capture citizens’ voices as much as possible• Sampling: The consultant will identify the appropriate sampling techniques in consultation with Trócaire and partners. Gender disaggregation of the data will be incorporated in the sampling design

Areas of CoverageThrough the partnership approach Trócaire works with 6 partners in selected areas of Kenya which should provide the samples for the review. These areas and target groups are as follows:

• Caritas Kenya (Diocese of Nakuru - Marigat parish and Ngong - Nairege Enkare parish). Caritas diocesan leadership, diocesan staffs, diocesan communities (men, women, boys girls)

• Coalition of Violence against Women -COVAW (Nakuru and Kisumu)Legal officers, paralegals, local community leaders, women and girls

• The Cradle (Larger Suba district)Girls and teachers in specific schools including safe horizon clubs, Paralegals, local leaders, provincial administrators, police, district level departments and officials (education, security, judicial, children, police)

• Girl Child Network – GCN (Imenti south district)Women groups, Girls in specific school and teachers, paralegals, police, women, village elders, local leadership and institutions both governmental and non-governmental

• Liverpool VCT care and treatment -LVCT (22 service delivery points including 3 Gender based violence recovery centres (GBVRC) centres at KNH, Nakuru and Nyeri. Selected sites and Service providers (police, CHW, government health workers and sites, psycho-socio-health counsellors, survivors of GBV, governmental institutions and departments

• Men for The Equality of Men and Women- MEW (Tigania and Maara Districts)Target Groups: Meru traditional structure, men & boys, women & girls, village elders, local leadership and institutions both governmental and non-governmental

Based on this categorisation, the key areas to provide review samples will be agreed from the following logistically:1. Eastern – Meru and Embu counties 2. Nyanza – Kisumu, Homabay counties 3. Central – Kiambu and Nyeri counties 4. Rift Valley – Nakuru, Baringo and Narok counties 5. Nairobi - Nairobi county

Scope of WorkThe evaluation will assess all aspects of the work that has been delivered by the programme since 2011.

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following tasks: • Familiarize themselves with the GBV programme plans/framework etc• Participate in briefing and consultative meetings on the assignment
• Identify key sources of secondary information that can be used to supplement primary information gathered. Partners to provide available secondary data. • Determine with the partners the appropriate sample size, composition and locations where information will be collected. Sampling plan to be drafted by consultant and shared with the team for review and finalisation.• Develop the data collection tools in collaboration with Trócaire and the partners.• Train partners/Trócaire on the tools to be used in data collection• Conduct field work with all programme partners • Analyse the data• Draft the preliminary report for feedback from the wider evaluation group• Do the final analysis and report, setting out the key findings and recommendations.

DeliverablesThe following services and outputs are expected:• A detailed end-of-programme evaluation plan• Sampling plan• Detailed and comprehensive evaluation tools (quantitative and qualitative) to be used in data/ information collection. The tools should be discussed and agreed before utilization and thereafter be annexed to the report• Orientation/ training of partner staff participating in the evaluation • Debriefing session for management team• Comprehensive draft and final review reports, including data on the variables/indicators others identified by the consultancy • Soft copy of the data and data base of the primary data analyzed and used in the report

The ReportThe draft and final reports should be submitted in soft copy to Trócaire on an agreed date after completion of field work. The report should be clear and simply written, free of jargon.

The main body of the report should not exceed 30 pages and should include an executive summary and recommendations. Technical details should be confined to appendices, which should also include a list of informants and the evaluation team’s work schedule. Background information should only be included when it is directly relevant to the report’s analysis and conclusions.

The report’s authors should support their analysis of a project’s achievements with relevant data and state how this has been sourced. Recommendations should also include details as to how they might be implemented.

Logistics• Logistics: The consultant’s travel from base to the field and back after the end of the contract (including airport tax), food, and accommodation will be covered by Trócaire, being the lead agency• Professional fee: The team of consultant(s) will be paid depending on their qualification and agreed modalities with Trócaire • Tax and insurance: The consultants shall be responsible for their income tax and/or insurance during the assignment. Trócaire will deduct a 10% withholding tax from the consultant’s invoice and remit the tax to the Kenyan authorities.

A contract will be signed by the consultant (s) upon commencement of the review which will detail additional terms and conditions of service, aspects on inputs and deliverables.

DurationThe end-of-programme evaluation is expected to be carried out within a period of 30 days spread between January - February 2014

Outline of the ProposalProspective consultants are requested to submit technical and financial proposals using the following format:• Profile of the consultancy firm/consultant• Understanding and interpretation of the terms of reference• Approach and methodology• Work plan• Proposed budget in GBP or Kenya Shillings (exclusive of taxes)• Annexes - CVs of the key experts, copies of legal documents such as certificate of registration and PIN & VAT registration

Selection Criteria The evaluation will be carried out by an external consultant (s) and should demonstrate effectively the following core experience and competencies: • The external consultant(s) should have extensive experience in designing and leading on Gender Based Violence (GBV) related evaluations in the region especially in Kenya • Extensive knowledge and experience in applying participatory research techniques • Excellent command of English• Knowledge of partnership approaches • Evaluator(s) to submit an example (one) of evaluation completed when responding to the Terms of reference

Proposal SubmissionKindly submit a proposal, personal CV, one relevant sample of previous work, work-plan and budget to pgichuki@trocaire.or.ke by 15th October 2013

Clarifications regarding this TOR can be obtained on request

Annex 1: Further Evaluation QuestionsWhat difference has the project made to people’s lives (what, who, where, when)? • Overall assessment of attitudes and behaviour change (where possible picking up longer-lasting change as opposed to short-term, post-training changes)• Number of women and girls benefitting from the implementation of new laws• What numbers of those that identified fear/stigma as a barrier approached any of the recognized forms of support• Changes in women’s economic empowerment as a result of training as a result of the provision of materials and training by GCN• Actual changes in the lives of women and girls affected by, or at the risk of, violence• Changes in the prevalence, support for and impact of types of gender-based violence• Differentiate between domestic or intimate partner violence and GBV carried out by those outside the home.• To what extent has the project contributed to the achievement of broader national and international policies, conventions, targets etc in Kenya? • To what extent has the achievement of the changes/ outcomes been influenced by external context and other factors?

How has the project made this difference? Approaches used by the project and implementing organisations: • What was the overall theory of change for this project? Has it been effective in bringing about lasting change? Were there any gaps? • How has the type of organisations funded (e.g. user-led, social enterprise, national or international NGO), both UK and local, helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change? • How have relationships between partners throughout the relationship chain (looking at UK organization-local partner(s)-target groups) helped or hindered the delivery of change /outcomes? • How effective have the project’s management, monitoring, learning and financial systems been? How have they helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change?

Approaches used by Comic Relief: • How has Comic Relief’s approach to grant management (e.g. individual work with grant holders, and learning activities with other funded organisations) helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change? • How has the way Comic Relief used its organisational assets helped or hindered the delivery of change (e.g. use of the media, access to decision makers)? • Are there any other ways in which Comic Relief has helped or hindered the delivery of change? Ends/

How to apply:

Kindly submit a proposal, personal CV, one relevant sample of previous work, work-plan and budget to pgichuki@trocaire.or.ke by 15th October 2013

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

BACKGROUND

Over the years, UNFPA has played a pivotal role in supporting programmes that aim at strengthening gender mainstreaming and health sector responses to GBV. It is one of the pillars of UNFPA’s Strategic Framework on Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Empowerment 2008-2011, extended for the period 2012-2013. A centerpiece of UNFPA’s corporate strategy is to address GBV through its Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programmes.UNFPA ESARO covers Eastern and Southern Africa and has offices in all countries. Each UNFPA office implements a gender programme. The gender programmes is diverse and varies according to national priorities and UNFPA comparative advantage. Through this assessment UNFPA ESARO seeks to have a mapping of gender interventions and a more comprehensive information on GBV programmes.

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of the assessment is to: 1. Undertake an up to date overview of the gender interventions in ESA countries. 2. Learn from existing GBV interventions by analysing and documenting various models and approaches of health system responses to GBV, including normative frameworks for protocols, management and referral; provision of services; capacity building and multi-sectoral linkages to GBV. 3. Collect updated information on gender interventions at Country level and identify existing gaps with regard to health sector responses to significant input from UNFPA Country Offices in the region.

ASSIGNMENT

UNFPA Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office is seeking a qualified consultant specialized in gender analysis to provide technical assistance in the gender mapping at Country Office level.

The consultancy is for a period of 30 days beginning on October 10th 2013. The first draft report will be sent to ESARO by 10th November 2013. ESARO will provide inputs by 15th November and the report to be finalised latest on the 20th November.The consultancy will include literature desk review, online data collection through questionnaire, data analysis and report writing. All information and documents provided by COs will be reviewed and assessed and, where necessary, follow-up interviews will be conducted by phone and email.

The consultancy should include a half day briefing on the findings to get input from ESARO staff, as well as build consensus around the recommendations.The consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional Gender Adviser in ESARO.

SCOPE OF WORK

The following key issues should be addressed by the consultant. The list however is not exhaustive and additional issues might come up during the consultancy.The objective of the consultancy is the integration of a gender perspective and the development of a gender mainstreaming strategy for policy, analysis and engagement.

The assessment report will also give ESARO the opportunity to later establish a database of Gender interventions in the Region.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The suitable candidate consultancy requires:• A post-graduate degree in Development studies, Social Sciences or related fields preferably including Gender with demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender analysis and gender research during the last five years;• At least five years of hands on experience in conducting gap analysis and assessments; • Must have profound knowledge in gender analysis of development projects; • Must be experienced in developing and implementing gender sensitive and participatory evaluation methodologies; • Good knowledge and experience in survey design, implementation of surveys and statistical data analysis is an asset; • Excellent analytical, research, writing and communication skills;• Experience working with gender equity interventions and programming;• Proven track record working with UN; • Knowledge of government processes, national strategies, national plans for gender and international frameworks such as, CEDAW, ICPD, Beijing Platform for Action, MDGs, UNSCR 1325 and others.

All documentation related to the assignment shall remain the sole and exclusive property of UNFPA.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted no later than September 30, 2013. The selection committee will review all applications. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Each application should include the following:• An application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives. • An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications;• Contact details of 3 references.

All applications should be sent to: tall@unfpa.org

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Azerbaijan
Closing date: 05 Oct 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Women’s Agribusiness Specialist for a long-term position with an upcoming USAID-funded Trade and Agribusiness project in Azerbaijan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience with gender in agribusiness, value chain development, microfinance, or livelihood projects, 15 years preferred
• Relevant experience facilitating community consultations
• Experience designing and delivering capacity building trainings
• Experience with Grants management a plus
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Previous experience in Azerbaijan required, Azerbaijani nationals preferred
• Previous experience with USAID a plus
• Professional level fluency in English required

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com and include “Azerbaijan Agribusiness” in the subject line.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Senior Gender Advisor for long or short-term positions with an anticipated USAID-funded Transition and Conflict Mitigation Program in South Sudan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in conflict mitigation processes, 15 years preferred
• Experience training and/or mentoring community groups and/or local government officials on gender equality issues
• Experience conducting government outreach to women, including facilitating community meetings
• Previous work experience in South Sudan a preferred, experience in a transitional or post-conflict environment required
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Professional level fluency in English required
• BA required, MA preferred

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com . Please include “South Sudan Conflict” in the subject line.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Gender and Climate Change Specialist for long or short-term positions with an upcoming climate change project in Kenya.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience with gender in climate change, WatSan or forestry projects, 15 years preferred
• Proven familiarity with REDD+, REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards, and Gender and Development (GAD)
• Relevant experience facilitating community consultations
• Experience managing food security projects a plus
• Experience managing income generation projects a plus
• Experience designing and delivering capacity building trainings
• Experience with data collection and gendered data analysis
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Experience working in Kenya required, Kenyan national preferred
• Professional level fluency in English required

How to apply:

To apply please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com and include “Kenya Climate Change” in the subject line.

Organization: Montrose Africa
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

MONTROSE is an international development project management and consultancy company providing support to clients operating in the developing world. Specialized in the sectors of health, education, rural livelihoods and private sector development, our clients include bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other development stakeholders.

Montrose is looking for a gender and social exclusion consultant, to provide short term technical inputs to health and education projects we are implementing in South Sudan. The successful candidate should possess sufficient qualifications in a relevant field and have prior experience of working on development projects in South Sudan.

The position is short term and will likely involve a combination of desk based inputs and short periods of field work in South Sudan. We are looking for a national or international candidate, although preference will be given to sufficiently qualified regionally-based candidates.

Primary responsibilities and duties will likely include:

• Relevant gender & social exclusion analysis
• Guidance on gender and social exclusion considerations in project design and implementation based on identified needs and resources
• Review of existing activities and progress to date against existing gender and social exclusion strategies objectives where relevant
• Review and assessment of gender and social exclusion capacity of project team and recommendations for enhancement
• Potential in country training and support to project staff and stakeholders around gender and social exclusion
• Potential on-going desk-based support to in-country team around gender and social exclusion

Candidates should have:

• An advanced degree in a directly relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Solid experience in the incorporation of gender and social exclusion considerations in project design and implementation
• Capacity development experience an asset
• Relevant experience in developing countries, preferably Africa
• Relevant experience in South Sudan an asset
• Fluency in local languages would be a strong advantage

How to apply:

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position. Documents must include a daytime telephone contact and three referees (with telephone and email contacts).

Applications should be emailed to hr@montroseafrica.com by 15 September 2013.

Organization: International Relief and Development
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 07 Oct 2013

Background

The Australian Government established the Development Assistance Facility for Afghanistan (DAFA) in 2007 to support the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. The goal of DAFA’s third phase is to develop the leadership and human capacity required to achieve sustainable economic and social development in Afghanistan. Building capacity and public confidence in the government’s ability to deliver services and improving the quality of education are critical components of this mission and the Afghan government’s efforts to meet its people’s needs.

DAFA III comprises four components:

Australia Awards in Afghanistan offers opportunities for long and short-term study and professional development in Australia with the objective of developing capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can return home and contribute to development in Afghanistan.

Malaysia Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA) involves the Governments of Malaysia, Australia and Afghanistan cooperating to provide professional development training to Afghanistan’s Teacher Trainers and teacher college staff to improve the quality of teaching in Afghanistan.

The Public Financial Management (PFM) program aims to improve the quality of core development budget processes in key service delivery Line Ministries.

AusAID-Initiated Activities deliver needs-based, flexible interventions in support of the Australian Government’s strategic programming objectives.

Position Description:

The DAFA Gender Specialist will assist the Facility to examine the role of gender issues during implementation of Facility Activities and to provide recommendations to ensure that gender is adequately addressed and monitored. It will also ensure that the DAFA Gender Strategy is fully implemented.

Reporting Arrangements:

The Gender Specialist will report to the Facility Manager.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The Gender Specialist will:

• Conduct gender case studies across Facility Activities supported by DAFA that examine the impact of gender on implementation and outcomes/outputs of Activities;
• Provide critical support to the DAFA Activity implementation team for the implementation of those Activities that have a specific gender focus;
• Identify and assist the implementation of strategies to improve the participation of women and marginalized groups in Facility Activities;
• Review and facilitate the implementation of the DAFA Gender Strategy by the Facility; and
• Provide specific support to the Australia Awards Program to increase Gender Equity as identified in the DAFA Phase III Design Document, and provide advice to the Facility Manager and partner Ministries on how to facilitate greater representation of women in Australia Awards; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Competencies and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in gender and development.
• Minimum five years as a senior gender adviser including public sector policy formulation experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working on gender and development and social inclusion issues with men and women in an Islamic country context in South Asian region.
• Demonstrated experience in policy advocacy, and social education and training on gender and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Language skills in Dari or Farsi are desirable.

Travel Requirements:

As required.

Duration:

The Gender Specialist will be a short-term position, employed for up to nine (9) months over the first three years of the Facility.

This position is an international position with fee rates governed by AusAID’s Adviser Remuneration Framework: Remuneration Tables and Guidelines (February 2011). The position fits under Table C: Short-term Adviser, Discipline Group C, Job level 4

How to apply:

Apply Online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=4BEF...

Organization: Save the Children UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 28 Aug 2013

Save the Children UK is committed to making continuous improvements in seeking to ensure that all women and men, girls and boys are equally able to access services, secure resources and explore and develop their identities and differences.

Save the Children UK is recruiting a permanent Senior Gender Advisor (to apply for this role see here: http://bit.ly/15NhZfv) but we anticipate a 3 month gap between the current post-holder leaving and the person being appointed arriving. We will bridge this gap with an interim appointment (and the interim appointee would not be excluded from applying for the permanent post). The interim post is to ensure that the progress achieved in recent years is sustained and the ground prepared for a further step forward. It is therefore a strategically important task.

This post sits within the Impact, Innovation and Evidence team, in the Programme Policy and Quality department based in the Global Programme Division in Save the Children UK. The team is a central group to leverage knowledge, innovation and best practice, through monitoring and evaluation and operations research, and support mainstreaming of gender in programmatic work across the PPQ department. The post is therefore located within a group committed to the effective use of evidence, to responsible innovation, and above all to having impact.

JOB PURPOSE

The role will involve three aspects, the balance of which will be determined in discussion with management.

1. The first deliverable is to provide technical advice to support gender sensitive and gender transformative programming across a number of country programmes most probably including one or more of the following countries: Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Tajikistan, and Ethiopia.

2. The second is to support our continuing work to strengthen the capacity of Country Offices to design and deliver gender sensitive and gender transformative programmes.

3. The third is to work within Head Office (Farringdon, London) to provide practical training for thematic teams in the department and support using gender analysis to inform or to drive programming e.g. tools and guidance documents.

This is an exciting opportunity to support change on a global scale and help ensure all children will be able to act on their rights, irrespective of gender, and that boys and girls can participate equally in our programmes. We are looking for a person with substantial experience of working in gender equality and changing gender norms, someone who is an The role will be located in London and will sit within the Impact, Innovation and Evidence team which itself sits with the Programme Policy and Quality Department

About you

The post-holder will be a credible gender specialist within development programming and a strong influencer with the ability to identify programmatic opportunities to address inequalities and will confidently engage in internal and external discussions about gender and development.

In return we offer the opportunity to develop your career through providing strategic leadership to Gender Equality, within the global remit of Save the Children’s programmatic work.

We are also recruiting this role on an permanent basis while we recruit this permanent role. Details for the permanent role can also be found on our jobs web site. If you are interested in applying for both roles please apply for the interim role and flag you are also interested in this permanent role on your supporting statement. Here's the link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/202/description

If you have any questions please mail Quinton at qs@savethechildren.org.uk

How to apply:

https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/211/description

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 19 Aug 2013

Gender and Protection AdvisorLOCATION: Sana'a, YemenCONTRACT: Fixed termSALARY: £21,341 - £30,406 net per annumClosing date for applications 19 August 2013

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering

TEAM PURPOSE: People in deepest poverty in Yemen are able to exercise their rights to be healthy and secure and these are respected, sustained and upheld. To act with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering, and injustice, and alleviating their symptoms.

JOB PURPOSE: To support the Yemen team to ensure Minimum Standards on Gender and Protection are met so that the different needs of men, women, boys, and girls affected by crisis can be met.

REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Head of Technical Department Staff reporting to this post: Protection Project Manager (temporarily)

Dimensions• Required to develop long term vision and strategic planning to achieve significant impact from programmes.• Leadership of specific programme unit (Protection). Set and lead the delivery of specified programme unit and/or team objectives.• Produce, assimilate, analyse and use programme information from varied and diverse sources to provide in-depth analysis in the specific programme unit or policy area.• Plan and implement programme plans and ensure proper reporting and accountability to multilateral and bilateral donors.• Strong technical understanding and leadership.

Key Responsibilities• Mentoring and coaching programme teams in gender and safe programming.• Mentoring and coaching national gender advisor.• Scoping out the integration of specific gender and protection activities in the humanitarian and resilience programme.• Building the team's capacity to implement protection and gender minimum standards.• Providing strategic gender and protection analysis for programming and advocacy for the country and regional Response Strategies.• Support country teams to ensure MEAL processes are engendered and include protection to ensure learning is captured.• Supporting the organisation to learn how resilience programming can address gender power imbalances and transformative change.• Representation of Oxfam in country level Cluster and other coordination meetings as required

Skills and Competence• Substantial and demonstrable experience working on gender and protection issues in humanitarian and early recovery contexts.• Proven experience of successful capacity-building of field staff and partners.• Technical expertise in gender and protection in humanitarian and early recovery contexts.• Good understanding of gender issues in WASH and EFSL - with a particular emphasis on Cash Transfers, Social Safety Nets, DRR and CFW.• Excellent communication skills, Good levels of spoken and written English.• Good understanding of protection issues as related to conflict including IHL and key protection standards such as Sphere Protection Principles and ICRC Protection Standards.• Commitment to a rights-based approach, gender equality and protection.• Proven analytical and strategy development skills. Understanding of monitoring processes, learning, adaptation and evaluation.• Ability to work in multi-cultural team.• Willingness to work in insecure environments and a high level of adaptability and initiative.• Good levels of spoken and written Arabic are not essential but desirable.Experience working in conservative and/or Muslim countries desirable.

How to apply:

To find out more and apply please visit our www.oxfam.org.uk/careers and quote ref: INT6453

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

Grants Management Expert, Midterm Evaluation of Gender Equity Program, Pakistan

Project Summary:

In June 2011, MSI was awarded a contract by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary:

The Grants Management Expert will lead a four-person team to conduct a midterm evaluation of Gender Equity Program (GEP) in accordance with the USAID Evaluation Policy and Directives and MSI evaluation standards. The evaluation will cover the Gender Equity Program’s performance since it began in August 2010, assess the effectiveness and relevance of project activities and suggest future directions.

This is a short-term assignment based in Islamabad and will require travel to 10-12 districts (TBD) throughout Pakistan. The Grants Management Expert will follow the evaluation framework set out in the evaluation Statement of Work (SOW). The Grants Management Expert will report to the evaluation team leader and is expected to be contracted for up to 58 working days.

Responsibilities:

• Review relevant project documents including grants management documents;
• Identify gaps in existing information to answer the evaluation questions;
• Participate in a Team Planning Meeting in Islamabad and help finalize the SOW and the team’s work plan;
• Discuss roles and responsibilities with the evaluation team members;
• Help finalize Getting to Answer (G2A); and develop Question and Answer Plan for the evaluation;
• Design instruments for evaluation including but not limited to semi-structured interview guide for key informants, guides for focus group discussion and group interviews;
• Participate in assessing the efficiency of grant mechanism, selection and approval processes and compliance;
• Participate in field visits and data collection (districts to be determined);
• Participate in data analysis;
• Participate in report writing; and
• Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the evaluation.

Qualifications:

• At least five to ten years of experience relating directly to grants management;
• In depth experience of grant cycles and compliance management issues;
• Short-term consulting experience in Pakistan or South Asia preferred;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Demonstrated report writing abilities;
• Previous experience conducting evaluation of grants;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation; and
• Familiarity with USAID policies, procedures, and practices preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Apply Here

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How to apply:

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Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 10 Aug 2013

Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.

For more information and to apply online visit www.Counterpart.org

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Gender Expert for a 5-year program for Promoting Afghan Civic Engagement in Afghanistan. With the support of the local and headquarters staff, the Gender Expert will work to improve collaboration among communities, civil society and government to support civic engagement efforts in Afghanistan. The Gender Expert will ensure that gender is appropriately integrated into program activities, methodologies and approaches in a manner that is results-oriented. The Gender Expert should have competence and extensive past experience working on gender-related projects, the monitoring and evaluation of gender-related projects and writing official reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Through close collaboration with the Counterpart Headquarters Team, the Gender Expert will:• Design and implement policies and procedures that are related to gender issues in Afghanistan.• Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate on women’s rights issues through greater policy awareness and social involvement.• Promote the importance of gender equality and the elevation of women’s status in Afghan society as key to creating positive change.• Contribute to the development of activities directly related to a strong media and civil society with a focus on gender.• Coordinate with the HQ and local office staff to support the monitoring and reporting of gender issues, challenges and successes during the course of the program.QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender programming with a specific focus on civil society strengthening.• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Women’s Studies, Public Administration, or a relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred.• Experience working to develop and implement programming that empowers women to participate in civil society and the public dialogue in conflict-affected countries.• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.• Ability to work well in a team environment.• Recent work experience in Afghanistan preferred and a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the country, particularly as these relate to the functional guidelines for gender in Afghanistan such as the NAPWA, UN Resolution 1325, and the CEDAW. • Excellent public speaking and writing skills in English; knowledge of a local language such as Pashto, Dari, etc., is a plus.

Counterpart International is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

https://www11.ultirecruit.com/COU1004/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__Jo...

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 13 Aug 2013

About DAI

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including security and justice reform, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Objective of the project

DAI is anticipating a donor-funded Security Sector Reform programme in Kenya, focused on community policing and gender policing for women and girls, men and boys.

Scope of work

The Security and Gender Expert will (1) support the development of community policing programmes and mechanisms which benefit women and girls and (2) ensure that women and girls are central to implementation plans. He/she will design and implement programmes related to gender-based policing initiatives. Under the direction of the Team Leader, and in collaboration with the M&E Expert, the Expert will develop appropriate indicators and evaluation tools to improve policing access to women.

The Security and Gender Expert is a long-term position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Technical Team to successfully implement a gender-focused strategy across the programme that includes women and girls, men and boys• Participate in the design of program interventions and activities, in order to ensure that gender-specific activities are integrated in wider programmatic objectives such as community policing • Ensure that relevant women’s issues are addressed and women are included in the dialogue with stakeholders• Assist in the establishment of M&E mechanisms and tools in gender-based policing• Develop verifiable indicators to monitor the impact of the program on access to justice for women and girls• Provide written periodic progress reports to the Team Leader on community policing• Organise and lead periodic seminars on current gender-based policing (as appropriate)• Coordinate the recruitment effort for short-term gender assistance, as needed• Develop and lead a detailed gender analysis during the design phase, including the process of gathering and analysing of gender data, and overseeing surveys and assessments among targeted women• Act as an advocate for women’s participation in policing reforms through frequent dialogue with national and local level stakeholders

Required Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum a Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field• Minimum 10 years of experience as gender advocator, experience in gender policing highly advantageous• Experience in designing appropriate interventions to meet project goals assisting women • Experience in working in Justice Reform, Security Sector Reform, Community Empowerment, Voice and Accountability with a strong focus on Gender (women and girls, men and boys)• Understanding of the gender context in Kenya• Knowledge of international donor-funded projects and international non-governmental organizations in Africa • Proven practice in integrating gender into justice reform programs • Experience working in ethnically-diverse contexts • Experience working with the police and implementing community policing projects is highly advantageous• Able to demonstrate experience working on gender based violence programs • Strong skill set in reporting, monitoring and evaluation • Practical knowledge of DFID, UNDP, World Bank projects• East Africa experience is desirable• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English is essential

Application Deadline:

13th August

Programme Start date:

End 2013

Programme Duration:

3 – 4 years

How to apply:

Please apply via the following link:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...