ACDI/VOCA Non-Profit Jobs in Kenya
ACDI/VOCA Non-Profit Gender, Youth, and Inclusion Director Jobs in Kenya
IntroductionSince 1963 and in 146 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 delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 49 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $151 million.
ACDI/VOCA is currently implementing a $45 million, five-year development program entitled Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems (LMS) in 5 Northern Kenya Counties (Turkana, Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo & Garissa) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The objective of the program is to strengthen people's Resilience to shocks and stresses and reduce the prevalence and depth of poverty, household hunger and chronic under-nutrition. The program aims to do so by taking collective action on Economic Opportunities and by Strengthening Institutions, Market Systems, Governance and Human capital. Pursuant to that objective, ACDI/VOCA is seeking for experienced and talented professionals for multiple job opportunities in Nairobi and five Northern Kenya Counties (Turkana, Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo & Garissa):
Responsibilities
The position will be based in Nairobi and provide technical guidance across associate awards under the LMS.
He/she will oversee gender and youth integration efforts across the associate awards, including ensuring that gender and youth-based approaches are central in each associate award project activities, in accordance with the program design and the intended outcomes of the associate award.
He/she will lead the process of identifying and addressing gender- and age-specific constraints across associate awards that limit social and economic empowerment, such as mobility, social stigma, early marriage, adolescent pregnancy, household decision-making, and access to markets.
He/she will lead the development of an evidence-based gender and youth strategy in collaboration with key technical staff under LMS, which will provide overarching project guidance and include specific recommendations for each associate award.
Lead the development and promotion of context-sensitive, culturally appropriate female empowerment, male engagement, and gender-transformative approaches.
Support the development of strategies and interventions that promote the economic and social empowerment of adolescents, particularly adolescent girls.
Support the development and implementation of activities that address household decision-making and promote reductions in early marriage and adolescent pregnancy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferably in sociology, gender studies, or youth development is required.
Minimum 8 years of prior work experience in international development or related field, including at least five years of work experience in gender and youth integration. Must have highly developed project coordination and strategy development skills, as well as experience supporting both gender and youth across multiple projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proven successful ability to conduct gender and youth analyses and integration programming.
Knowledge of Kenyan gender and youth challenges required.
Clear knowledge and understanding of gender and youth relationships within pastoral systems. Demonstrated awareness of and responsiveness to gender and social issues in cross-cultural contexts.
Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for action.
Proven ability to successfully design and conduct participatory training and workshops and lead interviews and focus groups.
Ability to communicate effectively with persons on all levels both inside and outside the company on issues that could be complex or sensitive in nature.
Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with
staff, donor partners, communities and government leaders at all levels in a culturally sensitive manner.
Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based agency.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 1st November, 2017 to:
HRKenya@acdivoca.org
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Responsibilities
Lead the development—with the support and collaboration of key LMS staff including Leader chief of party (COP), and Associate Award COPs —of an evidence-based, overarching LMS Gender and Youth Strategy, which includes specific guidance and recommendations for each associate award objective.
Work with each associate award COP, DCOP, and other technical staff to ensure activities are designed and implemented in accordance with the LMS Gender and Youth Strategy and address youth- and gender-specific considerations, needs, and gaps.
Work closely with each associate award program team to ensure gender equity and female empowerment approaches are central to program design and subsequent project activities.
Lead the analysis of available desk research and support field assessments, as appropriate, to identify gender- and age-specific challenges, opportunities, as risks, particularly related to social and economic empowerment in the project sectors.
Collaborate with each associate award COP, DCOP, and other technical team leads to identify and develop gender- and youth-specific project opportunities, particularly to promote equitable household decision-making, improved nutrition, WASH, and women’s engagement in on- and off-farm economic opportunities, market access, control over income, and leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferably in sociology, gender studies, or youth development is required.
Minimum 8 years of prior work experience in international development or related field, including at least five years of work experience in gender and youth integration.
Must have highly developed project coordination and strategy development skills, as well as experience supporting both gender and youth across multiple projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proven successful ability to conduct gender and youth analyses and integration programming.
Knowledge of Kenyan gender and youth challenges required.
Clear knowledge and understanding of gender and youth relationships within pastoral systems. Demonstrated awareness of and responsiveness to gender and social issues in cross-cultural contexts.
Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for action.
Proven ability to successfully design and conduct participatory training and workshops and lead interviews and focus groups.
Ability to communicate effectively with persons on all levels both inside and outside the company on issues that could be complex or sensitive in nature.
Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with staff, donor partners, communities and government leaders at all levels in a culturally sensitive manner.
Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based agency.
Fluency in English, written and oral.
Advanced computer skills in a Windows based environment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 1st November, 2017 to:
HRKenya@acdivoca.org
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