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07 January 2015

UN WOMEN Career Jobs - Gender and Humanitarian Project Officer

The UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women leads and coordinates the United Nations system-wide efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action. It provides strong and coherent leadership and technical advice in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.Gender perspective in humanitarian action is vital to understanding the different needs of women, girls, boys and men in order to generate positive and sustainable outcomes. In times of crisis gender roles and dynamics change, women often resort to negative coping mechanisms and GBV becomes more prevalent. It is essential to capture these issues in Uganda’s humanitarian response, both at the individual programming level in project design and in programme analysis and development.In recent months there has been a sudden increase in the humanitarian crisis in Uganda. Insecurity in neighbouring countries, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, has led to an increase of refugees to Uganda. In addition, food insecurity and malnutrition has risen. The aim of the project is to safeguard Gender Equality in all humanitarian action interventions and coordination mechanisms and ensure women's rights advocates are empowered to voice their needs in humanitarian crisis and beyond. Job Summary: The UN WOMEN Gender and Humanitarian Specialist analyzes political, social and economic trends and supports formulation, management, operation, humanitarian partner support and evaluation of program activities within his/her portfolio and provides advisory services to partners in local government, UN and CSOs in West Nile and Northern Uganda. Through the Gender and Humanitarian Specialist, provides analysis for formulation of strategies and briefings to senior management. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration and implementation of humanitarian programmes, processes and procedures. He / she will also offer financial, administrative and monitoring and evaluation support to Humanitarian programmes. The Gender and Humanitarian Specialist will also provide advocacy support and facilitation of knowledge building and management.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the supervisor, supports the organisation, coordination, monitoring and support to the activities of UN Women Humanitarian Projects in West Nile and Northern Uganda and partners in relation to the administrative implementation of the project;Participates in the formulation, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of UN Women Humanitarian Programmes in West Nile and northern Uganda;Offer technical guidance and support to implementing partners and to apply lessons learnt and recommendations from project evaluation;Ensure quality and timely implementation of the programme, including documentation of good practices, success stories as well as high quality and timely reporting for results;Work in liaison with partners, monitor programme delivery and take timely corrective action as necessary, in line with UN Women policies and procedures;Maintain budget awareness and ensure funds are utilised in line with agreed plan and budgets. Entering projects into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreements; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review;Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions;Maintain awareness of contractual obligations with donors and ensure full compliance of reporting requirements;Carry out environmental policy scanning on a continuous basis for West Nile and Northern Uganda and regularly update and advise the head office accordingly.Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, – collect, compile, analyse and share periodic data/ information on programme performance to inform continued programme efficiency and effectiveness;Ensure effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results, in close collaboration with the M&E Specialist;Ensure that aggregate reports are regularly prepared and submitted on time.Administrative and Miscellaneous Duties:Ensure all travel undertaken complies with all requirements for travel and is approved in line with the travel plan;Assist in writing program proposals;Perform any other duties as required.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations Career opportunity should hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Law, Economics, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, especially in gender studies or related field.Five or more years of relevant experience at the national or international level in gender equality and women’s empowerment programming and implementation as well as providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;Proven analytical and advocacy skills on gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment of women issues especially with regard to policy advocacy in line with security council resolution 1325, CEDAW and BFPA;Familiarity and experience with UN inter-agency coordination processes and or results based management for advancing gender equality and women’s rights would be an asset;Strong links with national networks on gender equality and women’s rights in Uganda;Past experience in capacity building, gender mainstreaming and gender auditing required;Significant experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.Language: Fluency in written and spoken English. Advanced spoken level of local languages in West Nile and Northern Uganda and basic working knowledge in any of the UN working languages in Uganda.Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;Creating synergies through self-control;Managing conflict;Informed and transparent decision making.Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;Self-development, initiative-taking;Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.All interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications in one single PDF document:Duly completed Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP (Annex II); Download HerePersonal CV or P11, Download Here, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and, telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;A methodology, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.Indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided (Annex II): Download HereAll documents should be uploaded at the web link belowFor More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

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12 December 2014

GHC Fellowship Careers - Gender Mainstreaming Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation

Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)Placement Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s FoundationSalary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per monthGlobal Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is a national non-profit child health and development organization providing family centered pediatric HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment service as well as health professional training and clinical research in Uganda. Baylor-Uganda is committed to providing high quality, high impact and highly ethical pediatric and family centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families worldwide. Baylor-Uganda’s current priority areas include:HIV/AIDS preventionCare and treatment servicesHealth professional training and capacity buildingClinical researchMaternal and child illnessesJob Summary: The Gender Mainstreaming Fellow will work closely with relevant Ministries of Health and District Health Teams (DHT) to strengthen institutional, policy, legal and other mechanisms that can provide a supportive environment for combatting sexual and gender based violence related to HIV/AIDS. The Fellow will develop and monitor the implementation of strategies at the community level to strengthen activities that raise awareness of and build capacity to change negative gender norms and practices regarding reproductive health and the demand for HIV prevention and care services. The Fellow will monitor the implementation of gender mainstreaming strategies into district operating procedures, care policies, and work-plans.Key Duties and Responsibilities: In order to develop a multi-sector approach to gender mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS services, build, grow and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in relevant government committees at the district and community levels;Working with these committee members, advocate for comprehensive interventions to enhance gender mainstreaming, and periodic performance review of these interventionsDevelop an operational work plan, procurement plan, and budget for implementation of gender mainstreaming activities in HIV/AIDS prevention and care servicesWork closely with districts to integrate these activities into the district work plans and budgetsActively monitor the implementation of strategies for promoting male involvement in reproductive health programs and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment servicesOffer technical support in developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as data collection tools, to evaluate gender mainstreaming activities in HIV/AIDS servicesMonitor reporting on gender inequalities and gender-related barriers that affect access to and utilization of HIV services at district and community levelsCarry out research and present best practices related to gender mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment servicesImplement quality improvement projects for gender mainstreaming activitiesEnhance the capacity of district health workers and Baylor-Uganda staff to implement gender mainstreaming activities through training, mentorship, and supervisionPrepare funding proposals related to gender mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS prevention and careQualifications, Skills and Experience: The GHC fellow should hold a Master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies or Public HealthSignificant experience in gender or women’s rights programming, especially in the context of HIV/AIDS issues in a Non-Governmental Organizations, with at least two (2) years’ experience influencing the policy environment related to gender and HIV/AIDSPast experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and toolsPast experience in program design, strategic planning, program management and implementation, especially within a developing country contextExcellent analytical & decision making skillsPossess the ability to work under pressureExcellent communication, analytical, networking, and partnership skillsJob Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds. Housing will be arranged in Kampala.Note: The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.

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03 December 2014

NGO Careers - Program Manager GREAT, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence at Save the Children

Organisation: Save the ChildrenSave the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.Job Summary: The Program Manager GREAT, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence is responsible for the GREAT and FACT Projects in northern Uganda. The incumbent takes overall responsibility for the program management, including planning, starting up implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the GREAT & REAL Project in the region. The incumbent supports the project Specialist, Senior Officers and partners to improve Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Reduce gender Based violence in Northern Uganda while maintaining close consultation with the Health Advisor, other health thematic Managers, Programme Team and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in line with Save the Children policies and guidelines. The Program Manager may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for the aforementioned Save the Children Career should possess a bachelor’s degree in Health related field, Social Science or Development studies. Past exposure and experience in Gender Programming and in Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health or programming will be an added advantage. Postgraduate training/Advanced degree in Health related field, Social sciences/social works, ASRH or Management is an added advantageAt least five years working experience in Health /HIV/AIDS related program or protection in Uganda (preferably with an International NGO). Strategic thinking and planning skills, be able to set priorities, prepare manageable plans and to evaluate progress.Possess the ability to speak local language (Luo) and directly interact with target group will be an added advantagePast experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.Highly computer literate and possess excellent documentation skills.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesAbility to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachingExcellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.All interested candidates should submit their applications with cover letters and a detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P.O Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or via email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.orgSave the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.Deadline: Friday, 5th December 2014

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Uganda: Program Manager GREAT, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence (1 Position); Gulu

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About Us Help Login / Register Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training Print01 Dec 2014Program Manager GREAT, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence (1 Position); GuluJobfromSave the Children—Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons for the operations.

Program Manager GREAT, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence (1 Position); Gulu

Job Purpose:

The Program Manager SRH and GBV is overall responsible for the GREAT and FACT Projects in northern Uganda. The job holder takes overall responsibility for the program management, including planning, starting up implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the GREAT & REAL Project in the region. The person supports the project Specialist, Senior Officers and partners to improve Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Reduce gender Based violence in Northern Uganda while maintaining close consultation with the Health Advisor, other health thematic Managers, Programme Team and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in line with Save the Children policies and guidelines. The Program Manager may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Health related field, Social Science or Development studies. Experience in Gender Programming and in Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health or programming will be an added advantage. Postgraduate training/Advanced degree in Health related field, Social sciences/social works, ASRH or Management is an added advantageMinimum of 5 years working experience in Health /HIV/AIDS related program or protection in Uganda (preferably with an International NGO).Strategic thinking and planning skills, be able to set priorities, prepare manageable plans and to evaluate progress.Ability to speak local language (Luo) and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage

General specifications applicable to all positions;

Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesAbility to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachingExcellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.How to apply:

Application information;

Please refer to the detailed description of the jobs and the key selection criteria by visiting our website:www.savethechildren.ug

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot68/70, Kira Road

P O Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email:uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org**

Important to note:

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.The closing date for receiving applications is 5th December 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Job ID: #744846 Training categories: Monitoring and Evaluation Country: Uganda City: Gulu Organization: Save the Children Theme: Gender Health Protection and Human Rights Job years of experience: 5-10 years Job type: Job How to apply Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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02 December 2014

USAID IntraHealth International NGO Jobs - Gender and Non-Discrimination Program Officer

Organisation: IntraHealth InternationalProject Name: USAID Strengthening Human Resources For Health (SHRH) ProjectDuty Station: Kampala, UgandaFor over 30 years, in more than 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.The purpose of the Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) project is to strengthen the capacities of central ministries, districts, health professional councils, private not for profit and health training institutions to effectively and efficiently plan, manage and utilize the health workforce, and strengthen systems for sustained health worker performance to improve health outcomes for the people of Uganda.Job Summary: The Gender and Non-Discrimination Program Officer will offer technical leadership and assistance in the planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring and evaluating of gender integration and non-discrimination activities for the Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) activity. The Gender and Non-Discrimination Program Officer will identify gender discrimination and promote gender equality in the public sector. He/she will also promote gender equality and apply a rights-based approach to improving health- worker employment conditions as a priority technical strategy. This will include attention to affirmative action, family friendliness, occupational safety, and prevention of sexual harassment in human resources for health (HRH) planning processes and health workplaces. He/she will support Government of Uganda (GOU) ministries, district authorities, and private not-for-profit (PNFP) entities to implement interventions embodied in the Ministry of Health (MOH) “Guidelines for Gender Mainstreaming in Human Resources Management (HRM)” under each of the projects three results. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Technically support District Local Governments to roll out the MOHs “Guidelines for Gender Mainstreaming in HRM” Conduct and support equal opportunity, non-discrimination and gender equality training for SHRH staff, central level stakeholders, as well as district and facility staff as indicated. Develop annual gender work plan and budget in consultation with other program team members, Chapel-Hill based gender expert, finance and M&E team, and monitor the implementation of gender strategies and work plans. Ensure the development of the annual workplace safety work plan for occupational safety and health, in consultation with other program team members, finance and M&E team members, and monitor the implementation of gender strategies and work plans.Responsible for integrating and monitoring gender- related project indicators to promote and document equal opportunity gender equality in SHRH project interventions.With M&E staff design and measure the effectiveness of the sexual and discriminatory harassment reporting system which will be piloted under this projectWork in liaison with M&E staff and senior technical staff in Kampala and Chapel Hill to design and carry out a gender study to be determined.Actively coordinate program work with other partners, both within the government, with PNFP partners, other implementing agencies, and donors. Maintain up-to-date HRIS, statistics and gender program data in collaboration with the M&E department for the projects gender related performance reporting.Document best practices and lessons learned in implementing gender equality activities in the project Write reports, success stories, technical briefs and abstracts for presentations.Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for the USAID Project Gender and Non-Discrimination Program Officer career opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in gender, health and development; or Masters in public health or social sciences; or an advanced degree in nursing A minimum of five years work experience with a focus on equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and gender equality Past field experience in health programs, the health workforce, human resources management and health systems strengtheningStrong background in occupational safety a plusPossess the ability to function in a leadership capacity, independently and in teamPast exposure and experience with social science research methods a plusConceptual thinker with excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail Past experience as a trainer with a strong track record of implementing gender training strategies and programs. Prior experience working with a range of central and local government officials and government health facilities desired.Significant experience with U.S. Government- funded programs is desirable Strong oral and written English communication skills Computer literacy with standard business software (including Word, Excel and Power Point)Willingness to travel within the country 25% of his/her work time.Innovation - Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealths success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities. Service Excellence - Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.Effective Communication (Oral and Written) - Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language’ appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviorsPlanning and Organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Interpersonal Relationships - Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions, Departments/ Country Offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID IntraHealth International SHRH Project should send their applications to the HR & Administration Officer via email to: jobs-uganda@intrahealth.orgThe completer applications should include an updated CV and photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. NB: Total file size of attachments should not exceed 2MB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Deadline: Friday, 12th December 2014.

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27 September 2014

Uganda: Gender Specialist

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About Us Help Login Register Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training Print19 Sep 2014Gender SpecialistJobfromMercy Corps—Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Progress Gender Specialist will work toward providing a framework of activities to guide gender integration throughout the life of PROGRESS and across all technical sectors with the goal of enhancing absorptive, adaptive and transformative capacity for resilience of women and augmenting access to assets, capital and decision-making processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate closely, work with and the Moroto-based Programme Manager, Morot-based Practice-Area Team Leaders and partners to promote gender integration in to the various sector-based activities of PROGRESS.Develop training series on women leadership and negotiation,Development of tools as needed for cross-cutting, cross-cutting integration of women in decision making around household governance, community change, management of natural and community resources, and advocacy for policy and budget formulation that is geared towards innovative gendered approaches.Promote women leadership skills through VSLA component, engaging men in decision making tools etc.In collaboration with the Mercy Corps technical support units, set up gender-focused elements of the PROGRESS monitoring system and work closely with M&E team to ensure sex and age disaggregated data is collected and that gender analysis is applied.Conduct regular community consultations to ensure programming remains gender sensitive and on-track.Work with the PROGRESS Consortium partners focused on Monitoring and Evaluation and learning and advocacy partners to support and conduct studies as well as learning events.Maximize program participation and increase empowerment opportunities for currently marginalized groupsCollect sex and age disaggregated data while performing proactive and recurrent gender analysis.Curriculum development for after school programs to address girls and boys and women-focused group series to ensure maximum participant engagement from the beginning of the program while mitigating risk of exposure to gender based violence.Seek community recommendations on how to best overcome identified challenges like engaging men in nutrition programming to finding meaningful methods to include women in conflict management interventions. Seek community recommendations on how to best overcome identified challenges like engaging men in nutrition programming to finding meaningful methods to include women in conflict management interventionsEstablish current awareness of the importance of gender-sensitive programming among target participant groups including traditional leaders, government officials, health workers and youth group participants.Participate actively in the design of the value-chain and small business development activities in rural Karamoja including larger towns such as Moroto and Kotido and other growing urban centers to ensure adequate gender integration components.Design qualitative research from the Gender Empowerment and Decision-making learning study.Work with the PROGRESS Consortium partners focused on Monitoring and Evaluation and learning and advocacy partners to support and conduct studies as well as learning events.Support development and dissemination gender research.Develop/adapt gender mainstreaming training for Mercy Corps Karamoja Field Offices, partners and PROGRESS consortium membersProvide gender technical reviews to program proposals, program tools, internal and external communications as neededProvide direct support for gender advocacy in policy formulation at the county and national levels, along with gender-sensitive budgeting that considers opportunities and mitigates risks to women in pastoralism and those who are transitioning out of pastoralism.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

5 years of experience in design and implementation of development programs, preferably with a gender focus and a strong background in gender programming approaches.Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject, preferably a Masters Degree. Experience conducting research and analysis on gender issues, including leading focus groups or research on sensitive issuesExperience working in the sectors of sexual and gender based violence, harmful traditional practices, the role of women in community-led processes, especially around natural resource management and other sensitive gender issuesExperience in the ASALs and working with pastoralist communities preferredExperience designing and adapting programmatic tools to address gender issues or to promote positive gender outcomesExperience working on project monitoring and evaluationExperience with training and capacity building of team members and partnersExperience working in Uganda, especially northern Uganda and familiarity with post-conflict affects on women, girls and community dynamics is a plus.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:

A strong team player, with good communication and diplomatic skills.Proven ability to work independently as part of a regional team and with international professionals.Excellent analytical and information management skills.Good organizational skills and ability to work under stress and in austere contexts of remote locations.Flexible and creative in planning and problem solving.Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.Proven excellence maintaining professional internal and external relationships.A focus on building staff capacity.How to apply:

Submit your E-mailed application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates through the Human Resource Manager to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org.

Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday October 10, 2014

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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