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• 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.

• 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

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