Gender and Knowledge Management Specialist USAID Project Jobs – FHI 360

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Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition,
environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and
technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and
all U.S. states and territories.
About USAID Project:
FHI 360 seeks to implement an anticipated USAID Uganda Feed
the Future program that aims to increase incomes and improve livelihoods of
households through agriculture-led economic growth. Activities will increase
the institutional capacity of government institutions, the private sector, and
civil society organizations, and will create incentives for agribusiness to
invest in market systems and be more responsive to changes.
Job Summary:  The Gender and Knowledge Management Specialist
will provide overall guidance and technical expertise to ensure the integration
of gender, youth, disabled, ethnic minorities and other marginalized
populations who are often excluded— or even exploited—by traditional market
systems. The incumbent will generate, document, share and apply knowledge to
make change happen for gender equality and women’s empowerment ensuring that
both are incorporated in all aspects of programming and social and behavior
change communications.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the
    USAID Project Gender and Knowledge Management Specialist job must hold a
    University degree in women’s studies, anthropology or international
    development/ relations.
  • At least six years of
    experience in Gender and Youth programming and Knowledge Management.
  • Previous experience
    conducting gender related assessments and demonstrated experience
    developing and integrating inclusive-related content and messaging in
    communications, tools and training materials, and in project activities
    across all technical components.
  • Previous experience in
    training, capacity building, advocacy and outreach.
  • Prior USAID experience
    preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written
    English communication skills
  • Experience in Uganda an
    asset.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send
their updated CVs and cover letters and the job you are interested in, stated
in the subject line of your email to Ugandafeed@fhi360.org
Deadline: Friday 22nd
June 2018
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