Job Title: Gender Officer
Organisation: Caritas
International
International
Ref No: CKD/NUYOK/2018
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Foundation
Programs Manager
Programs Manager
About US:
Caritas International is a confederation
of 16 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating
in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Collectively and individually
their claimed mission is to work to build a better world, especially for the
poor and oppressed. The first Caritas organisation was established by Lorenz
Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.
of 16 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating
in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Collectively and individually
their claimed mission is to work to build a better world, especially for the
poor and oppressed. The first Caritas organisation was established by Lorenz
Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.
About NUYOK Program:
Caritas Kotido Diocese is part
of a consortium led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to run a five-year Food
for Peace (FFP) USAID funded program called NUYOK to build resilience to shocks,
enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for vulnerable rural
families in three districts of Karamoja viz: Abim, Nakapiripirit and Napak –
which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126 households.
Caritas Kotido Diocese through support from CRS will implement the activities
of NUYOK Programme in Abim District.
of a consortium led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to run a five-year Food
for Peace (FFP) USAID funded program called NUYOK to build resilience to shocks,
enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for vulnerable rural
families in three districts of Karamoja viz: Abim, Nakapiripirit and Napak –
which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126 households.
Caritas Kotido Diocese through support from CRS will implement the activities
of NUYOK Programme in Abim District.
Job Summary: The Gender
Officer (GO) is responsible for supporting all Gender activities and gender inclusive
programming promotion. S/he will serve as the lead officer in identifying
gender-based constraints facing women and men in the target communities and
steering program activities to directly address these issues. The Gender
Officer will take primary responsibility to advocate for greater attention to
gender perspectives, by providing the necessary technical support to gender
integration throughout the operational areas. The GO will support the
implementing team with gender mainstreaming and analysis throughout the program
period.
Officer (GO) is responsible for supporting all Gender activities and gender inclusive
programming promotion. S/he will serve as the lead officer in identifying
gender-based constraints facing women and men in the target communities and
steering program activities to directly address these issues. The Gender
Officer will take primary responsibility to advocate for greater attention to
gender perspectives, by providing the necessary technical support to gender
integration throughout the operational areas. The GO will support the
implementing team with gender mainstreaming and analysis throughout the program
period.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist
the NUYOK team in ensuring the distinct roles and constraints of men,
women, girls and boys of targeted households are understood and addressed
by assessing the gender equity across gender lines in project
participation and benefits. - Act
as a contact person in gender mainstreaming of the programme and provide guidance
on gender perspectives in all aspects of the program. - Assume
primary responsibility in monitoring, evaluating data quality for gender disaggregation
and reporting, as well as documentation of successes and failures in the
program. - Collect
qualitative/quantitative data in program operational areas on a regular
basis, on gender perspectives to provide a holistic picture of gender
mainstreaming. - Take
a lead in providing technical support to the implementing team to build
skills and develop effective strategies to conducting gender analysis
engaging men. - Address
gender inequality at the household and community levels in order to improve
the business opportunities for female-lead households. - With
the program team develop project specific gender action plan as per the program
gender strategy/action plan. - Assist
and lead the implementation team in ensuring that plans developed by the community
consider the different needs and interests of both sexes and contribute towards
creation of new opportunities for women and girls. - Ensure
that all trainings on and facilitation of M&E processes include
awareness on gender equality, equity and integration of gender responsive
programming. - Any
other duties assigned and specific to the programme.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in gender and development,
women’s studies, masculinity studies, sociology, law or a related field - At
least three years of professional experience in the field of gender and development - Familiarity
with tools of gender mainstreaming, including gender analysis - First-hand
knowledge of gender dynamics in Karamoja is a must, as well as a basic understanding
of the gender legal and policy framework in Uganda - Show
commitment to women’s rights, human rights and social justice - Working
knowledge and experience in GBV prevention and response - Demonstrated
skills in networking, collaboration, education, community consultations
and organizational development - A
strong team player with good communication and diplomatic skills - Very
good analytical and information management skills - Good
organizational skills and ability to work under/manage stress - Flexible
and creative in planning and problem solving - Keen
attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines and
work independently and cooperatively with team members - Skill
in maintaining professional internal and external relationships - Maintain
confidentiality of sensitive information both for the staff and the organization. - Previous
experience working on any USAID funded program is an added advantage. - Possession
of a valid riding permit is a must.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae,
certified academic (transcripts & certificates) and other relevant work
experience documents to;
interested candidates should send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae,
certified academic (transcripts & certificates) and other relevant work
experience documents to;
The Secretary SSD Board,
Kotido Catholic Diocese,
P.O Box 55, Kotido -Uganda.
OR to;
The Parish Priest,
Abim Catholic Parish,
P.O. Box 55, Kotido – Uganda
NB:
- Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. - Canvassing
for support will lead to automatic disqualification. - Ensure
your academic documents are certified before submission of your
application.
Deadline: 16th
February 2018
February 2018
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