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Job Title:  Gender Officer

Organisation: Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a systemic and Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.

About Madrasa Early Childhood Programme:

The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme- Uganda (MECP-U) is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation that supports holistic development of children aged 0-8 years. MECP-U works with diverse stakeholders including communities, civil society, government, and development partners to deliver high quality, innovative and impactful programming that is needs based and contextually relevant.

MECP-U is seeking dynamic and qualified individuals for a position of a Gender Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Gender Officer you will perform your duties under the close supervision of the Programme Director. The specific roles and responsibilities include:
• Lead the design and implementation of MECP gender related activities in the implementation areas, as directed by project design.
• Build staff capacity on gender integration and analysis in line with AKF Global Gender Equality policy and strategy to incorporate gender issues in all aspects of the program e.g., from M&E, budgeting, planning, scheduling and implementation of activities, to reporting and documentation.
• Organize and facilitate community dialogues to enhance gender responsive approaches and male engagement.
• Organize and facilitate different capacity building training and workshops for key stakeholders on women’s right and girls’ empowerment and create awareness about gender equality and rights among the community.
• Participate in regular MECPU or Gender Focal Points monthly/quarterly meetings, meetings and training.
• Document best practices, lessons learnt and success stories in gender mainstreaming and gender integration to facilitate improvements in decision-making throughout the project cycle and inform advocacy.
• Establish linkages and good relationships with relevant government offices/authorities and likeminded NGOs in the area of ECD and Gender mainstreaming through participation in coordination and network meetings and activities.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Gender studies, sociology, social work, Development studies, and other related social science fields
• Three years of direct experience in working to promote gender equality and inclusive social development.
• Evidence of developing and delivering high quality gender capacity development and learning opportunities, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated understanding of country level gender related issues related to pre-primary education.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate gender equality strategic objectives into broader program strategies.
• Clear evidence of delivering impactful, evidence-based, gender responsive interventions and projects.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural context.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English; ability to speak one of the urban refugee language.
• High analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues, excellent writing, communication. Agile thinker and able to work within and through systems.
• Team player collaborates effectively to create a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning to strengthen business performance.
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organization.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Databases, etc.).

How to Apply:

All Interested should apply online at the link below.

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candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references,

Deadline: 14^th February 2023

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