Job Title: Gender Technical Advisor
Organization: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)
Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Head of
Programs
Programs
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit
organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
Job Summary: The Gender Technical
Advisor will provide technical advice and support to a range of program design
and implementation issues in the area of Gender in line with Catholic Relief
Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines and
industry best practices to Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery
of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Her/his advice,
knowledge and support will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive
and innovative CRS’ Gender programming is across the globe.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will offer technical and
managerial oversight for any gender programmatic aspects; development
gender based programs, monitoring and evaluation of ongoing gender-related
activities and harnessing learning around engendered programing. - Apply best practices in gender programming
to develop CRS Uganda gender strategy and use it to develop new projects
and make recommend adjustments to project strategies and activities in all
the CP projects. - The incumbent will also support ongoing
gender related projects with respect to data collection, technical support
to field staff and review of ongoing activities. - Facilitate a robust, cross-sectoral
learning agenda that affords opportunity for regular reflection on, gender
analysis and documentation of progress, achievements, challenges and
lessons learned. - Build staff capacity in gender, possibly
including gender sensitization training (or overseeing training) of
projects staff in collaboration with CRS Regional and HQ technical staff. - Carry out field visits to monitor
implementation as it relates to gender mainstreaming and concerns - Support and liaise with projects technical
leads, field staff in the ongoing gender related programs to ensure
accurate, timely reporting on gender mainstreaming to relevant
stakeholders. - Serve as the CP Gender Focal Person and
maintain communication with CRS Regional and Headquarter staff and
externally with relevant partners, stakeholders and donors to ensure
positive partnership environment. - Act as the technical representative of CRS
Uganda in relevant fora and develop/maintain relationships with key
stakeholders to promote the integration, ownership and sustainability of
the gender mainstreaming. - Provide support in business development
opportunities for gender development and participate in the annual
budgeting process as needed. - Coordinate with and lead teams to the
Community of Practice for Gender events and meetings.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) Gender Technical Advisor job opportunity should hold
a Master’s Degree in gender development and programming, or field(s)
related to gender development required. - At least five years’ relevant work
experience with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an
international NGO, with minimum of two years relevant field-based
experience in gender development. - Extensive knowledge of technical
principles and concepts in gender development. General knowledge of other
related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach. - Previous exposure and experience in
project design and proposal development. - Previous experience in writing content for
proposals. - Knowledge of capacity strengthening best
practices. - Experience with program monitoring and
evaluation and analysis. - Experience and skills in networking and
relations with donors, peer organizations and faith-based and civil
society partners. Understanding of partnership principles. - Computer literacy i.e. proficient in MS
Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,
information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks. - Good relationship management skills with
ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct
supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and
cultural settings. - Good strategic, analytical,
problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big
picture and ability to make sound judgment. - Good technical writing skills.
- Excellent presentation, facilitation,
training, mentoring and coaching skills. - Highly proactive, resourceful and
results-oriented. - Good written and spoken English
- Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS
Staff): Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates
Constructive Relationships, Promotes Learning, Trusting Relationships,
Professional Growth, Partnership, Accountability
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged
to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact
information only) to [email protected]
to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact
information only) to [email protected]
Deadline: 13th
October 2017 by 5:00PM
October 2017 by 5:00PM
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