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Job Title:       Gender and Youth Specialist

Organization: TETRA
TECH International Services

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Tetra Tech International Services is implementing the
USAID-funded Uganda Sanitation for Health Activity. The project works to
increase household access to sanitation and water services and improved health
through hygiene behavior change campaigns in homes, schools and health
facilities in up to 25 districts in Uganda.

About the Project:

The project works to increase household access to sanitation
and water services and improve health through hygiene behaviour change
campaigns in homes, schools and health facilities in up to 25 districts in
Uganda. The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender are essential requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·      
The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences, business, governance or another related field.
(Master’s degree preferred

·      
At least 5-7 years’ experience working on gender
and youth issues in Uganda Understanding of gender and youth issues in Uganda
as demonstrated from professional experience and/or social research

·      
Experience working or consulting with USAID
programs in the areas of gender or youth inclusion is an asset Execute the USHA
gender and youth strategy by, including both female and male engagement
approaches in Implementation as guided by the gender action plan with the
guidance of the Gender

·      
Analysis Integration Matrix, (GAIM) action plan,
explore inclusion of approaches to maximize both gender and youth empowerment
and USHA project results such as monitoring and mitigating gender-based
violence within the project context, and/or economic empowerment approaches for
women and youth.

·      
Social qualitative research methods Use of STATA
or other statistical software

·      
Excellent written and verbal communication in
English

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted to Jobs@Uganda-sanitation.org

Qualified candidates should provide their current curriculum
vitae (CV), cover letter, and 3 references. Please include the title and
location of the position for which you are applying in the subject field of the
email. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Selected candidates will be hired as soon as they are
available.

Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience
and established salary history.

Applicants with previous USAID experience are encouraged to
apply.

Deadline: 22^nd
April 2020

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