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02 Gender and Inclusion Assistant Jobs
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 02
Deadline: 10 November 2023
Hiring Organization: ForAfrika
Job Details:
Job Title: Gender and Inclusion Assistant
- Department: Programs
- Reports to (Function): The AMS Project Team
- Location: Obongi, and Terego
- # of Direct Reports (Subordinates): The AMS Project Team
- # of Positions: 2
- Job Description Last Updated/By: 2nd November, 2023
About ForAfrika To Thrive:
Founded four decades ago, ForAfrika (formerly Joint Aid Management) is the largest African humanitarian and development organization with a mission to provide the resources that unlock the abundance of Africa so that every African community can thrive. We are Africans, daily finding local solutions to the unique challenges of Africa, in Africa. ForAfrika is driven by a deep love for the land and for our people. We are here before others come, and we remain after they leave. We are driven by our five core values: Deep love for Africa, Dependability, Initiative, Compassion, and Discipline.
Our programs are integrated to address the holistic needs of communities and the long-term challenges. This is necessary to accelerate sustainable solutions and build more inclusive, cohesive, and productive societies. Underpinning this integrated approach is a deeper analysis and shared understanding of the root causes of fragility and the need to build greater flexibility in programming to be able to respond to rapid and frequent fluctuations in the operating environment. We believe that sustainable work is locally led, coordinating with a diverse stakeholder group- especially with government ministries - to build stronger networks, interpersonal, intercommunal, and inter-religious cooperation, and peaceful coexistence.
Project Summary:
"The Agriculture and Market Support (AMS) has an overall goal of strengthened and resilient livelihoods of smallholder farmers, especially women. The programme aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farming households by leveraging market demand as the trigger for collective action (working through groups, associations, and enterprises), interest in information and improved technology, adoption of good practices, and diversification of on-farm and off-farm activities to create jobs opportunities and improve incomes. AMS broad focus is contributing towards strengthening resilience of local food systems and making them more inclusive for youth, in particular young women. A thriving and sustainable agri-food system is expected to empower SHFS, with reduction in post-harvest losses (PHL) and increased access to markets that will create employment and income opportunities for young people, particularly young women." A thriving and sustainable Agri-food system is expected to (i) Increase market level activities for women and youths by creation of less risky market entry points created for households (ii) Increase production and income of SHF through risk shared marketing streams (selling through cooperatives), negotiations for better market prices, and enhanced access to markets and (iii) A competitive agricultural market system where SHFS are equipped with skills to enhance production and engage meaningfully in demand driven market environment. AMS interventions feed into ForAfrika Strategic Objective 2 (SO 2) - of enhancing the food, nutrition and income security and building resilience against non-variant shocks, for communities to become self-reliant.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Gender, Youth, and Protection Assistant to support the implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting gender-equality, empowering youth, and ensuring the protection and well-being of vulnerable individuals within our organization's programs. The ideal candidate will be committed to social justice and have a strong understanding of gender and protection issues.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and executing gender-sensitive and youth-focused activities and interventions.
- Support the development and implementation of educational and empowerment initiatives for women and young people.
- Contribute to creating safe spaces for youth engagement, learning, and peer support.
- Assist in the design and implementation of protection measures and strategies to prevent and address abuse, exploitation, and harassment.
- Contribute to awareness-raising campaigns and training sessions on protection and safeguarding for beneficiaries, staff, and stakeholders.
- Help establish and maintain reporting mechanisms for incidents and concerns related to protection and well-being.
- Collaborate with community members, especially women and youth, to identify needs, challenges, and opportunities.
- Facilitate participatory discussions and focus groups to gather input and feedback for program design and improvement.
- Support the establishment of community-based support networks and referral systems.
- Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to gender, youth, and protection indicators.
- Contribute to the preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports on program activities, progress, and outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
- Support the organization and facilitation of training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns on gender, youth, and protection topics.
- Help build the knowledge and skills of staff, volunteers, and community members to better address gender-related challenges and protection concerns.
- Assist in representing the organization in forums, networks, and partnerships related to gender and protection.
- Advocate for policy changes and increased recognition of gender and protection issues within the organization and in the broader community.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or project team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or other related fields.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in gender, youth, or protection programming is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across cultures.
- Strong analytical, data collection, and reporting skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the local context, gender, and protection issues is an advantage.
- Must have a valid Riding Permit.
Success Factors:
- The successful candidate will have strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills, and be able to establish trust with team members and community partners.
- They will have the ability to translate complex concepts related to agriculture, livelihoods, and gender into simple and understandable ideas for diverse audiences.
- They must be highly organized, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- The ability to adapt and work collaboratively within a team structure is essential, as is a commitment to accountability and achieving results.
Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their application including a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae via email to recruitment.uganda@forafrika.org by November 10th, 2023.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
ForAfrika is an equal opportunity employer.
Date Posted: 2023-11-06
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