IFRC Gender and Diversity Officer Kenya Jobs

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies.

As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

The position holder will guide the implementation of the Violence Prevention and Gender Strategies’ strategic directions relating to achieve Strategy 2020 Strategies Aims 1 and 2.

Raising awareness and commitment on Gender, Diversity and Violence Prevention in the International Federation and its National Societies.

Mainstreaming Gender, Diversity and Violence Prevention in programmes and services programme services assessment, tools, trainings, appeal, plan of actions including monitoring (VCA, CBHFA, FACT/ERU, IMPACT…)
Providing technical support to IFRC staff in mainstreaming Gender, Diversity and Violence Prevention in programmes and services and to regional and field structures in rolling out the Gender Strategy.

The Officer will also work closely with other movement partners to coordinate the organisation of the side-event on Preventing and Responding to Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Natural Disasters.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a focal point for Gender and diversity with external partners and funding institutions

Organise and attend Gender and Diversity project coordination meetings and teleconferences

Improve capacity of at least five National societies to better identify the needs of the most disadvantaged and marginalised groups

Identify ten national societies to roll out youth and women`s group specific programming

Contribute to project proposal, participate in the initial data-collection and writing process

Coordinate the organisation of the side-event on Preventing and Responding to Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Natural Disasters.

The IFRC in Africa will focus on ensuring that the basic rights of disadvantaged and marginalized groups are improved and affected groups live in a safe environment in 2018 with focus on

the following milestones.

The officer will, therefore, support the regional office/NS is achieving the following:

Record desegregated data for 100% of all projects.

Provide expertise and tools to enable five NS to actively participate in campaigns
aimed at prevention of gender-based violence.

Support the design of interventions for ten NS to address sexual and gender-based violence in disaster settings.

Support ten NS to undertake community interventions that will directly prevent and mitigate inter-personal and community violence.

In at least ten additional NS design and support the implementation of education programs that foster humanitarian values and interpersonal skills.

A degree in social science, gender or equality studies or equivalent.

1-2 years’ experience in research, research methodologies, the management of research projects

1-2 years’ experience in gender and/or gender-based violence thematic

Knowledge, skills and languages

Organization and coordination skills and experience

Experience in managing programs, including financial management and relations with donors

Experience working on research projects, in preference related to gender, diversity and/or gender-based violence

Knowledge and experience in data collection and analysis, writing skills

Proficiency in English

Fluently spoken and written English
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is preferred

Communication

Teamwork

Respect for Diversity

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 4th June, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; IFRC Gender and Diversity Officer Kenya Jobs

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