Gender Expert

IRD – International Relief & Development is recruiting a Gender Expert to be based in Mozambique.

Duties

• Provide strategic development and implementation of a gender program on an upcoming Feed the Future agribusiness proposal in Southern Africa (this program will focus on lessening the gender gap)
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners to ensure that all activities address gender
• Supervise technical staff
• Work closely with the COP and DCOP on setting program priorities and directions based on the donor’s requirements for gender in the project
• Work with M&E staff to design and implement a plan to track data and results related to gender within USAID’s M&E requirements
• Provide technical leadership to include gender in all aspects of the project in the development of the project strategic plan, work plan, and program monitoring
• Promote gender access and equality through the identification of outreach activities and cultivation of gender-driven community dialogue appropriate to the socio-cultural context
• Ensure that gender outreach meets the criteria identified by USAID
• Provide gender input into rapid start up activities as needed
• Monitor and prepare donor reports and project reports on program implementation and progress
• Conduct regular reporting to the COP/DCOP and program and technical staff of successes, challenges, and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise
• Other duties as assigned

Requisites

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience designing, implementing, and assessing agricultural and rural projects with a gender perspective
• 5 years of experience implementing agribusiness development programs from a gender perspective
• Proven track-record of successful program design and implementation in societies with low gender and development indicators
• Demonstrated experience developing/designing gender-related programming
• Experience in Southern Africa, international development programs
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English and Portuguese
• Demonstrated experience in USAID or other USG funded projects
• Extensive (5 or more years) experience in Southern Africa, in international development programs
• Extensive (5 or more years) experience in programs that address gender issues in Mozambique
• Must be innovative and resourceful in creating an awareness of new initiatives which respond to the needs and practices of project beneficiaries
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, take direction, assume leadership, and make rational decisions while working remotely
• Ability to train and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of individuals with various skills sets and work styles
• High motivation, initiative, and adaptability
• An ability to work successfully in remote and challenging settings with limited resources
• Available for travel (up to 25%)

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• Kindly reference the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz

How to Apply

• Apply online at www.goo.gl/sHvTy0