Cowater International Education Technical Specialist Jobs in Kenya




Cowater International Education Technical Specialist Jobs in Kenya; Gender Equality Technical Specialist based in Nairobi to support its programming with an option to renew for one year. The Specialist will provide field level advice, technical support and policy input on matters relating to gender equality relevant to Canada’s development assistance programs in Kenya, as well as Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda, when requested. The specialist will have a solid knowledge of specific gender issues, Kenyan context, and official development assistance principles, and Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP).

Responsibilities

Program Coordination:

*Collaborate with project stakeholders, local communities, and government agencies and Ministries to address mutual challenges.

*Provide guidance on synergies and opportunities for further efficiencies in gender.

*Provide subject matter expertise to support on program and project planning and design.

*Coordinate and provide secretariat support to working groups as required.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

*Engage with key stakeholders, partners, donors, civil society organizations, academia, private sector etc. and keep apprised of their sector-specific engagement on gender.

*Support specific learning and networking events for key stakeholders.

*Establish and maintain a list of contacts within relevant ministries, development partners, private sector, civil society actors, and other key stakeholders to support advancement of GAC objectives.

*Participate in and guide consultations and engagement sessions on sector- specific matters.

*Support to Canada's engagement with relevant stakeholders and working groups.

*Identify capacity gaps and opportunities for government and partner agencies’ engagement.

3.Capacity Building:

*Provide training and support to project staff, partners, and local communities on topics related to gender as well as best practices.

*Stay informed about sector-specific emerging trends and disseminate relevant information to GAC.

*Research and propose innovative solutions to link education, skills development and the employment opportunities in gender.

*Provide assistance and capacity building support to government and partner organizations on national policies, strategies and frameworks related to gender.

4. Reporting and Documentation

*Review and provided comments
on project documents including proposals, workplans, performance frameworks, reports, etc.

*Prepare and submit preparatory reports for working group committees as required.

*Review and analyze current news, events, trends that impact sector-specific GAC programming and interests on a weekly basis – and offer analysis and opportunities for Canada.

*Identify opportunities to showcase and leverage Canada-funded gender activities, through the production of monthly impact stories on results and innovations.

*Engage with partners and highlight a monthly impact story.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation

*Work within systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of GAC programs in gender.

*Prepare and submit regular reports on performance and compliance concerning projects and programs.

*Identify capacity gaps and opportunities for government and partner agencies' engagement.

*Undertake field monitoring visits to assess and conduct technical reviews as required.


How to Apply

Interested applicants must include the following documents:

*CV indicating experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.

*Cover Letter indicatingwhy the Candidate considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment.

*Financial Proposal The financial proposal should specify an all-inclusive daily rate (including taxes, time-off benefits, all statutory contributions, social contributions, and insurance). The daily rate should consider a maximum working day of 7.5 hours.

*Applications must be submitted to ; Recruitment@fssp-cowater.com with the subject: Education Technical Specialist.


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