African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources Gender and Financial Inclusion Consultant Jobs in Nigeria

African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources Gender and Financial Inclusion Consultant Jobs in Nigeria

The Project Goal is to respond to the worsened food and nutrition security occasioned by recent crises that have negatively affected African feed and fodder systems and production of animal sourced foods.

The Purpose is to harness evidence driven solutions for short term interventions to enhance access to affordable and quality feed and fodder critical to ensure sustainable production of animal sourced foods.

The RAFFS Project has four Results:

Result 1: A Knowledge and Analytical Ecosystem for Informing Evidence Based Solutions Established

Result 2: Viable business models, Strategic Partnerships, Catalytic Interventions for Coordinated Action Supported to Attract Enhanced Investment for Short Term Solutions to Feed and Fodder Shortages

Result 3: Women Empowered to Participate and Benefit from Feed and Fodder and Animal Sourced Food Supply Chains to Enhance their Food and Nutrition Security

Result 4: Policies, Regulations, and Institutions Reformed for the development of a more sustainable and resilient feed and fodder industry

The Country Assessments

The RAFFS Project is planning to undertake country level Assessments to better understand the effect of recent and on-going crises on feed and fodder supply chains in the national priority livestock value chains (previously identified by stakeholders), and the related impacts on availability of and accessibility to the livestock sourced foods.

Expected Outputs of the Assessment

Output 1: The impact of the recent and on-going global crises on African feed and fodder systems/supply chain within the priority national livestock value chains, and the related impact on availability of livestock sourced foods.

Output 2: The status of data and digital capacities and ecosystem for generating evidence-based feed and fodder information.

Output 3: The level of meaningful and beneficial involvement of women in feed, fodder and animal sourced foods supply chains.

Output 4: The assessment of the feed and fodder development policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks.

Objectives of the Consultancy: Gender and Financial Inclusion

The Gender and Financial Inclusion Consultant will collaborate closely with the National Assessment Coordinator to conduct briefing sessions for identified respondents regarding gender and financial inclusion topics.

This role involves leading Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and facilitating Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders identified for the assessment's gender and financial inclusion component. Their contribution is pivotal in collecting pertinent data for the assessment and achieving its objectives.

Scope of the Consultancy

The Gender and Financial Inclusion Consultant shall:

Provide training to identified stakeholders on gender and financial inclusion, enhancing their understanding of key concepts and terminologies related to the assessment.

Identify and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly women and youth groups in feed and fodder sector, to ensure diverse perspectives are included.

Conduct interviews and facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs) to collect data on financial inclusion experiences, challenges, and needs in relation to feed and fo.

Lead FGDs with a gender-sensitive approach, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for participants to share insights.

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity during interactions with respondents, considering diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data collected during interviews and discussions, cross-referencing information for

reliability.

Uphold high standards in data collection and provide feedback to the National Assessment teams to enhance the interview and discussion process.

Collaborate with the Data Management Consultant, offering insights and context during data analysis, especially concerning gender dynamics.

Prepare comprehensive reports documenting gender-related findings and recommendations for the assessment.

Maintain open communication with the assessment team, share insights, address challenges, and contribute to the assessment's direction.

Deliverables

Summaries of briefing sessions with identified respondents, including key points, questions, and initial feedback.

Materials to enhance stakeholder understanding of gender and financial inclusion concepts.

Records of diverse stakeholder engagement, with a focus on women and youth in the feed and fodder sector.

Collected data from interviews and FGDs on financial inclusion in relation to feed and fodder.

Reports showcasing gender-sensitive FGD sessions and insights.

Efforts to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and high standards in data collection.

Comprehensive reports on gender-related findings and active communication with the assessment team.

Presentation or briefing for assessment team, stakeholders, or decision-makers summarizing key findings, recommendations, and implications.

Requirements: Qualifications, Experience and Skills

University degree in Agriculture Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management and any other related field of expertise.

Experience in gender and financial inclusion-related work, such as gender-focused research, financial inclusion projects, or assessments.

Experience in survey data collection, conducting qualitative interviews and facilitating focus group discussions.

Familiarity with gender-sensitive approaches and methodologies.

Knowledge in use of data collection tools such as interview scripts, ODK tools, Online forms and spreadsheets.

Oral and written communication abilities, with the capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity, especially in the context of the assessment's location.

Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural sensitivity when engaging with respondents.

Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team, including coordinating with the National Assessment teams and RAFFs Project Staff.

All reports and consultancy outputs will be in English. In the course of execution of the assignment, proficiency in local languages will be required for engagement with relevant to the assessment country or stakeholders.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources Gender and Financial Inclusion Consultant Jobs in Nigeria

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