TechnoServe is an internationally recognized leader in the field of
economic development, employing more than 400 people. Our work has
transformed the lives of millions of people in more than 30 countries;
the support of numerous partners is enabling us to replicate our
success, with four new country programs launched this year in Brazil,
Chile, India and Rwanda.
Job Title: Senior Gender Specialist, Northern Nigeria
Program Description
TechnoServe Nigeria is currently pursuing funding from a large European
institutional donor to design and implement a six-year market
development program, which will create enhanced employment opportunities
for the poor in Northern Nigeria.TechnoServe Nigeria Job Vacancies For Senior Gender Specialist
Position Description
It is expected that the program will deliver the following results:
1. At least 500,000 poor people in Northern Nigeria, 50% women, will see their incomes raised by at least 50%.
2. At least £100m of additional public and private investment will be
stimulated in support of the agriculture
sector.
In order to reach the program’s ambitious gender target, the Senior Gender Specialist will:
• Conduct a robust gender analysis of socio-cultural and economic gender
constraints facing women within the target beneficiary population;
recommend gender initiatives needed to meet program targets for women’s
participation.
• Establish and grow relationships with TechnoServe gender thought partners in Nigeria.
• Work with TechnoServe staff and thought partners to ensure that gender
considerations are fully integrated into the program design, including
staffing, participant recruitment, program activities and M&E.
• Design and implement program gender strategy, including management of women-focused special initiatives, as required.www.sliyng.com
• Design and conduct gender sensitization training for TechnoServe staff, implementation partners and beneficiaries.
• Conduct periodic program gender evaluations; recommend and implement course corrections, as necessary.
• Monitor program performance and contribute content for internal and external reporting.
• Design and conduct robust gender impact evaluation at the close of the program.
Required Skills and Experience
• Advanced degree in gender studies, sociology, anthropology or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in best practice gender integration in economic development
• Preferably a
recognized gender expert in the field, with first-hand knowledge of
gender priorities of leading donor agencies and/or other key
institutions
• Practical field-based development/nonprofit sector experience essential
• Experience in design and implementation of M4P programs preferred
• Native English speaker, Hausa a plus
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Strong diplomatic skills to support effective work through implementing partners
• Strong writing, Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills
Application Instructions:
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references to: jantista@tns.org
Please place, “Senior Gender Specialist” in the subject line.www.sliyng.com No phone
calls please. Only those individuals identified as “short-listed
candidates” will be contacted.
Deadline: 24th May, 2011
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