Job Title: Gender Specialist
Organisation: WEI/Bantwana
Project Name: USAID funded BETTER OUTCOMES for Children and
Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda
Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda
Reports to: Youth Sector Head
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About US:
WEI/Bantwana Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organization that helps
families and children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS to access the
comprehensive support and care they need to grow into healthy adults.
families and children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS to access the
comprehensive support and care they need to grow into healthy adults.
About USAID BETTER OUTCOMES Project:
World Education Inc. /Bantwana (WEI/B) is implementing the five- year
USAID funded BETTER OUTCOMES for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern
Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve the wellbeing of children and
youth orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and other adversities in Eastern and
Northern Uganda. BETTER OUTCOMES is implemented by a consortium of five
partners, namely: WEI/B as the prime partner; Mercy Corps, Uganda Women’s
Efforts to Save Orphans (UWESO), Youth, Alive and Friends of Christ Revival
(FOC-REV); each responsible for specific technical aspects of the project. The
project is being implemented in 20 districts of Eastern and Northern Uganda.
USAID funded BETTER OUTCOMES for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern
Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve the wellbeing of children and
youth orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and other adversities in Eastern and
Northern Uganda. BETTER OUTCOMES is implemented by a consortium of five
partners, namely: WEI/B as the prime partner; Mercy Corps, Uganda Women’s
Efforts to Save Orphans (UWESO), Youth, Alive and Friends of Christ Revival
(FOC-REV); each responsible for specific technical aspects of the project. The
project is being implemented in 20 districts of Eastern and Northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Gender
Specialist will work under the supervision of the Youth Sector Head , and is
responsible for guiding the strategic direction of Gender mainstreaming in the
organization and across all projects The Gender Specialist will also ensure
that Gender activities are consistent and overall fit within the Organisation
and BETTER OUTCOMES programming framework, will participate in the project
planning, monitoring and capacity building meetings, and will leverage as
appropriate organisational resources, in coordination with the Regional
Managers and other technical staff. Over all the Gender Specialist will ensure
that organizational and project Implementation structure responds to the 95 95
95 Strategy by ensuring that AGYW and their households have access to, and
demand for essential services to contribute to Epidemic control
Specialist will work under the supervision of the Youth Sector Head , and is
responsible for guiding the strategic direction of Gender mainstreaming in the
organization and across all projects The Gender Specialist will also ensure
that Gender activities are consistent and overall fit within the Organisation
and BETTER OUTCOMES programming framework, will participate in the project
planning, monitoring and capacity building meetings, and will leverage as
appropriate organisational resources, in coordination with the Regional
Managers and other technical staff. Over all the Gender Specialist will ensure
that organizational and project Implementation structure responds to the 95 95
95 Strategy by ensuring that AGYW and their households have access to, and
demand for essential services to contribute to Epidemic control
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Programme Development and Implementation:
- Strengthen the
capacity of technical staff and partner organizations in Gender
mainstreaming - Guide the organization
in the development of Gender specify Strategies, guidelines, SOPS to
promote gender equity - Design strategies that
promote Male involvement to in household labour, child care and access to
and demand for health services - Design and implement
strategies that promote Asset building for AGYW to increase their life
skills and resilience - Develop and support
implementation of specific strategies for GBV prevention and response
across the organization - Support Local
Governments through the systems strengthening Platform to main-stream
Gender issues in Local Government development plans across all sectors - Promote community
dialogue to increase awareness on the effect of gender and social norms on
community development - Support all
organizational platforms to mainstream gender in all their operations - Support the
organization in the roll out and implementation of the Gender policy - Review social and
behavior change communication and group education materials that seek to
transform norms on gender and gender-based violence to ensure they are
gender-sensitive and transformative
Representation Networking and Advocacy
- Represent the
organization in all Gender related engagements with key stakeholders - Participate in key
Government and other stakeholder activities that promote gender such as 16
days of activism - Strengthen
collaboration, linkages and referral to ensure increased access to
GBV-related services across sectors - Link women and youth
groups to existing opportunities in Government and other agencies - Develop and a clear
referral Path way for GBV victims to access health, legal support and
other wrap around services
Project Monitoring and Documentation
- Conduct regular site
visits and spot checks to districts, CSOs and activity locations to
monitor implementation of GBV interventions. - Define parameters for
GBV reporting/record keeping in case management data base and Work with
the M&E team to develop and truck relevant indicators on Gender
mainstreaming - Develop monthly,
quarterly, and annual reports detailing the TA provided - Support documentation
data collection, analysis and development of success stories and best practices across technical
areas on the benefits of mainstreaming gender issues in programming
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the
USAID Project Gender Specialist job placement must hold a Degree in Social
work, or other humanities with relevant training in Gender, project
planning and management - At least five years of
mid-to senior level management experience in developing, implementing and
evaluating OVC, GBV, protection, livelihood, and/or public health
programs, including implementation of community health activities with a
focus on adolescent girls and young women. - Sensitivity of
cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues
surrounding HIV prevention, care and treatment, health and gender - Experience in Gender
programming and mainstreaming - Experience within
USG-funded mechanisms is an advantage. - Comprehensive
knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, counseling and testing and, behavior
change interventions. - Comprehensive
knowledge of case management, community-facility linkages, integration of
multiple programmes and activities across the continuum of care. - Detailed knowledge of
community based services, structures, national policies and programmes. - Excellent oral and
written communications skills. - Good knowledge of
administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of
sub-awards and contracts. - Good knowledge of word
processing, spreadsheets and databases is required. Numerical skills for
data analysis are required. - Ability to work both
independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
World Education Inc. /Bantwana (WEI/B) are encouraged to apply via E-mail only
be sending an updated CV and cover letter to: Human Resource Manager, World
Education Inc Bantwana at [email protected]
World Education Inc. /Bantwana (WEI/B) are encouraged to apply via E-mail only
be sending an updated CV and cover letter to: Human Resource Manager, World
Education Inc Bantwana at [email protected]
Deadline: 6th April 2018 by 5:00pm
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