Job Title: Project Officer: Gender and Social Safeguards

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Duty Station:  Project Offices in Karenga District

Duration:             Five (5) years ‐ Full‐time with a probationary period of six (6) months

Purpose of the job

The primary objective of the Project Officer: Gender and Social Safeguards is to support the project in promoting gender equality and women empowerment.   Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer: Gender and Social Safeguards is responsible for day-to-day implementation of project activities on mainstreaming gender

issues into project activities and promoting gender equality and youth/women empowerment and respect for human rights, ensuring total social inclusion.

Responsibilities

1. Mainstreaming social & gender issues at all stages of the project cycle, from planning to monitoring and evaluation;
2. Developing indicators to monitor the social & gender impact of project supported activities using the Gender Marker System;

iii.      Assessing the potential social & gender impact of proposed projects activities, and propose mitigation measures;

1. Working with other Project Officers to develop innovative approaches to social &

gender standalone activities;

1. Preparing and maintaining project output-level Gender profiles;
2. Liaising with key social & gender-related NGOs, national and regional institutions and any relevant stakeholders of the project for purposes of partnerships, information sharing, networking and potential operational collaborations;

Qualifications and experience

Education

1. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Science, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, or in the relevant field of Gender Studies or Community Education from a recognized University/Institution.
2. A postgraduate qualification in the relevant field of Gender Studies or Social Science or Development studies is an added advantage.

Experience

1. At least three (3) years of professional experience on gender and social inclusion in the development space from a reputable organisation.

Knowledge and skills

1. Demonstrated  experience    in    community    or    private    sector    development, entrepreneurship and support to women SMEs;
2. Demonstrated and  strong  communication  and  organization  skills,  dealing  with various stakeholders with different backgrounds and capacity to perform in complex situations;

iii.      Ability   to   build   effective   working   relationships   in   a   diverse   multicultural environment;

1. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a good working knowledge of the local language;
2. Computer Literacy.

Personal Attributes

1. Honesty and integrity.
2. Willingness to work long hours voluntarily when necessary. iii.  Ability to gather and analyze information effectively.
3. Capability to work both independently.