Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Gender, Youth and SBCC Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Gender, Youth and SBCC Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
Job summaryThe Gender, Youth and SBCC Specialist will provide high quality technical assistance to Growth through Nutrition program in integrating gender dynamics in implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of this multi-sectoral nutrition program for OVC and adult HIV prevention, Care and Treatment Services.
S/he is also expected to lead on the update or development of frameworks and guidance for integrating Gender and Diversity in line with SC’s Theory of Change and thematic strategies in order to ensure high quality, innovative programming, including direct interventions.
S/He will lead on the development and dissemination of a robust evidence-based practice relating to gender and diversity that can be used to bring about significant change in the rights and well-being of children.
The position holder will actively engage in networking and building relationships with government, donor, international bodies, corporate, other NGOs, networks and others as required to promote best practice for the program.
Under the direct supervision of CoP, the post holder is expected to meet the child safeguarding and standard practices across all the project activities and will also be a good advocate of GBV prevention.
In general, she/he will be responsible to assist field offices and country office to ensure compliance are meet through incorporating safe programming practices in all program cycle, facilitate training for various groups, participate in investigation, develop friendly materials and guidelines, monitoring of standard practices of sectors, reporting, data management, supporting sustainability approaches of the project and share the learning both in humanitarian response and development programs.
Job responsibilities
Lead the gender strateg y implementation of the project based on the findings of the gender analysis and experience from implementation so far
Provide regular TA for the regional and partner organizations with regards to the implementation of planned gender and child safeguarding activities.
Identify, plan implement, analyze and share key findings from gender and child safeguarding needs assessment to improve program quality.
Review and compile reports coming from the field office and ensure their quality before submitted to the donor and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with different teams and partners working on the project for effective integration of gender and child safeguarding in the project components
Ensure that program management meets USAID’s programmatic, administrative and financial standards and requirements.
Represent the organization in Technical working groups, strategic meetings and workshops, with respect to gender integration and child safeguarding.
Coordinate & conduct capacity building training on gender integration and gender
monitoring and evaluation, technical approaches, child safeguarding, and PSEA for Field staff, the Management, local partners and stakeholders to enhance quality implementation of the activities
Document gender and child-safeguarding interventions of the project so far to inform programming and share with other stakeholders.
Facilitate children and adult participation for effective reporting of concern and complaints in collaboration with MEAL unit.
Report child safeguarding and PSEA incidents in DATIX system timely and assist on the updating the case status.
Participate on the investigation of child safeguarding and PSEA reported concerns.
Create database for risk assessment of projects, periodically monitor the status and generate reports for program managers and SLT update.
The role holder may be required to carry out additional duties with the reasonable of his/her level of skill and experience
Support the country office audit process on child safeguarding and PSEA standard practices and monitoring the status.
Seek, Acquire, Develop and Share Gender and child safeguarding tips for staff and partners on monthly and quarterly bases
Job Requirements
Required education and experiences
A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Gender health and related filed of study is required
Applicants must have a minimum Bachelor’s
Degree in Gender or Social development and other Social fields and with a minimum of 8 years of experience
Specific experience of working on gender, promoting gender awareness, building capacity in gender and developing strategy and guidance.
Solid experience on gender integration related to more than one of the priority sectors: health, nutrition, livelihoods and economic development, OVC, youth, education in PEPFAR funded projects.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Fluency in National language required and fluency in English, both verbal and written required
Commitment to Save the Children values
Personal skills
Proven monitoring and evaluation skills
Well-established data analysis and report writing skills
Demonstrated skills in knowledge management
Strong interpersonal skills and positive professional attitude
Excellent written and communication skills in English
Team work and team building skills
Skills in MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Gender, Youth and SBCC Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
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