ACDI/VOCA Gender Integration Specialist Jobs in Ghana
ACDI/VOCA Gender Integration Specialist Jobs in Ghana
Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.
Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.
Gender Integration Specialist, Ghana
ACDI/VOCA is seeking an experienced Gender Integration Specialist for upcoming USAID funded agriculture and agribusiness activities in Ghana.
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of an evidence-based gender equity and women’s empowerment strategy and work plan
Work with Technical Leads to ensure that activities are designed and implemented in accordance to the program’s gender equity and women’s empowerment strategy and address gender- and other inclusion-specific considerations, needs, and gaps
Provide technical guidance and oversight to program activities to incorporate gender transformative approaches resulting in, for example, equitable decision-making, growth of women-led enterprises, improved market inclusion, control over income, increased leadership, increased land access, male engagement
Lead and/or support gender and social inclusion analyses, including integration of gender and social inclusion considerations in other planned studies
Provide technical guidance and training to staff and partners related to gender, women’s empowerment, and social inclusion
Work with the relevant team members to undertake gender and social inclusion
capacity assessments of local partner organizations and develop and implement appropriate institutional strengthening initiatives
Support the M&E Lead to plan the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant data, including collection of sex- and age-disaggregated data (SADD) and gender indicators. Ensure that gender and social inclusion outcomes are captured and shared
Write, coordinate, and disseminate lessons learned among team and program partners
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, international development, sociology, or relevant field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum seven years of prior work experience in international development, preferably in an agricultural context, working on gender and social inclusion integration.
In-depth knowledge of gender and social inclusion considerations (constraints and opportunities) in agriculture sector in Ghana.
Experience with USAID and/or any other international donor funded project is preferred.
Experience with USAID gender frameworks (e.g., GIF) and analytical tools (e.g., WEAI) is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods, including gender analysis, strategy development, gender sensitive work plans.
Knowledge of do no harm, women’s empowerment, and positive youth development frameworks and approaches is preferred.
Demonstrated experience advising on gender-sensitive monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities preferred.
Experience with agribusiness and market development is preferred.
Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ACDI/VOCA Gender Integration Specialist Jobs in Ghana
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