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Gender and Inclusion Officer Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 10 November 2023
Hiring Organization: ForAfrika
Job Details:
Job Title: Gender and Inclusion Officer
- Department: Programs
- Reports to (function): Project Manager
- Location: Country Office-Arua
- Number of Direct Reports (subordinates): Gender, Youth, and Protection assistants
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Description Last Updated/By: 2nd November, 2023
About ForAfrika:
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 program 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 a 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 the creation of less risky market entry points 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 environments. 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 Officer to lead and coordinate initiatives that promote gender equality, youth empowerment, and the protection of vulnerable individuals within the AMS Program and ForAfrika organization's programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of gender and youth issues, as well as expertise in implementing protection measures in various contexts.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Gender Mainstreaming and Equality:
- Develop and implement strategies to integrate gender considerations and promote gender equality across all programs and activities.
- Conduct gender assessments and analyses to identify gender disparities and develop targeted interventions.
- Provide guidance and training to staff and partners on gender-sensitive approaches and best practices.
Youth Empowerment:
- Design and oversee initiatives that empower and engage young people in the organization's projects and activities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create opportunities for skill development, education, and leadership for youth participants.
- Foster a safe and inclusive environment that encourages youth participation and input.
Protection and Safeguarding:
- Lead efforts to ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals, including children, women, and marginalized groups, within the organization's programs.
- Develop and implement protection measures, codes of conduct, and reporting mechanisms to prevent and address incidents of abuse, exploitation, and harassment.
- Provide training and capacity-building on protection principles and practices to staff, volunteers, and partners.
Advocacy and Networking:
- Represent the organization in relevant forums, networks, and partnerships related to gender, youth, and protection.
- Advocate for the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals and promote awareness of gender and protection issues.
- Collaborate with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen protection mechanisms and support systems.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of gender, youth, and protection initiatives, collecting data and feedback to assess effectiveness.
- Prepare regular reports and documentation on program activities, outcomes, and challenges. Use evidence-based findings to inform program adjustments and improvements.
Capacity Building:
- Organize training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building activities to enhance staff and partner understanding of gender, youth, and protection concepts.
- Support the development of training materials and resources to ensure consistent implementation of protection measures.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, International Development, or a related field.
- Proven experience in gender mainstreaming, youth empowerment, and protection programming.
- Strong understanding of gender, youth, and protection principles, as well as international standards and best practices.
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and networking skills.
- Ability to work sensitively with diverse populations and uphold ethical standards.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience in designing and delivering training and capacity-building activities. Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks is a plus.
- Must possess a valid riding permit.
Success Factors:
The successful Gender, Youth, and Protection Officer will have strong consultative skills, and a high degree of comfort in discussing agricultural techniques and livelihood issues, often in complex scenarios. This person will develop trust easily with field teams, other ForAfrika leadership, and external partners. This person should be an excellent written and verbal communicator able to represent ForAfrika at public events. This person should be extremely well-organized and capable of tracking multiple competing priorities. The successful person will be skilled at reducing complexities to clear and understandable non-technical terms with a focus on practical next steps. The most successful ForAfrika staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments.
Application procedure
How to Apply: Please submit a Cover letter and CV to: recruitment.uganda@forafrika.org by no later than 10th November 2023. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: 2023-11-06
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