JOB OPPORTUNITY
GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ADVISOR
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Integrated Programs Director.
Purpose of the position:
The role holder will ensure the integration of Gender and Social Inclusion approaches in the National Office through technical support to the Programs and Projects teams, Implementing Partners, and other relevant stakeholders. GESI Advisor will lead gap assessment and action plan development to address those gaps. S/He will lead the capacity building for both the WVR/THRIVE team and implementing partners
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES |
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% of Time |
Activity |
30% |
Design, Planning and Project implementation
|
20% |
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
|
20% |
Integration of GESI within THRIVE Project
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10% |
Networking and Collaboration
|
20% |
Capacity Building
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KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in gender equality and social inclusion-related programming;
- Knowledge and experience of implementing participatory gender and social inclusion methodologies;
- Having a broad understanding of development in general and livelihood in particular,
- Ability to ensure integration of GESI within Economic empowerment approaches,
- Experience in working with most vulnerable communities especially children, women, and persons with disabilities
- Having experience in livelihood models and/or approaches aiming at graduating people our of poverty,
- Previous experience in gender equality and social inclusion programming in government and/or NGO;
- Experience in Social and Behavior change and community mobilization
- Strong understanding of children, women, and persons with disabilities’ rights.
- Should be computer literate in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong project management skills
- Strong capacity building skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Belief in World Vision’s vision, mission and core values,
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Development studies, social science, women empowerment, Project management or related fields. Postgraduate qualification in gender and/or social inclusion is an added advantage.
Master’s degree in gender studies, social science, economic or international development. Postgraduate qualification in gender and/or social inclusion is an added advantage
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Gender-Equality-and-Social-Inclusion–GESI-Advisor_JR34726If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 21st August 2024; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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