Gender Officer at Organisation Dignité en Detention/ Rwanda (DIDE) | Kigali : Deadline: 30-03-2024

Website: www.diderwa.org/Email: info@diderwa.org or didekigali@yahoo.fr 

P.O BOX 3772, Kigali-Rwanda

Tel: +250788758873

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Position title: Gender Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Kigali office and travel to districts

1. Introduction:

DiDe Rwanda is a Rwandan Non-Government Organization working in peace building, including Institutional capacity of correctional services and societal healing.

DiDe Rwanda aims to improve the living conditions of minors and a woman deprived of their liberty, develops and carries out training activities favoring the consolidation of these individuals’ achievements and their reintegration into society.

From 2013, DiDe expanded its interventions from the correctional facilities to the community with focus on social reintegration of ex-offenders and prevention of potential crimes and/or recidivism. This prevention relies on combatting against poverty and inequalities that seem to be the main sources of crimes and discrimination.

Recognizing the critical importance of Gender equality in achieving our mission, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Gender Officer to join our team. The Gender Officer will play a pivotal role in driving forward our efforts to mainstream gender perspectives across all aspects of our work, ensuring that our programs and initiatives are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all genders. This position involves developing and implementing gender-sensitive policies, programs, and initiatives, as well as providing guidance and support to staff on gender-related matters. 

This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting structure for the Gender Officer position.

2. Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy Development and Implementation:
   • Research, develop, and implement gender-sensitive policies, guidelines and strategies in alignment with DiDe Rwanda’s goals and objectives.
   • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing gender policies and recommend improvements as necessary.
   • Ensure that organizational policies and practices comply with national and international gender equality standards and regulations.
2. Gender Mainstreaming:
   • Integrate gender considerations into all organizational programs, projects, and activities.
   • Provide guidance and support to staff to ensure that gender perspectives are incorporated into project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
   • Conduct gender analyses and assessments to identify gender disparities and inform decision-making processes.
     
     
     
3. Capacity Building:
   • Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and awareness-raising sessions on gender equality, women’s rights, and related topics for staff members and stakeholders.
   • Facilitate discussions and awareness-raising activities to promote a better understanding of gender issues within the Organization.
   • Foster a gender-sensitive organizational culture by promoting understanding and awareness of gender issues among staff.
4. Advocacy and Networking:
   • Represent DiDe Rwanda in external forums, conferences, and meetings related to Gender equality and women’s empowerment.
   • Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to advocate for gender equality and collaborate on gender-focused initiatives.
5. Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response:
   • Develop and implement strategies to prevent and address gender-based violence within the organization or community.
   • Provide support and referrals to survivors of gender-based violence and ensure access to appropriate services and resources.
6. Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting:

• Establish gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress towards gender equality goals and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports, case studies, and success stories on gender equality initiatives and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of gender mainstreaming efforts and make recommendations for improvement.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and challenges encountered in mainstreaming gender perspectives for organizational learning and improvement. 
  
  
  

3. Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Gender studies, women’s studies, social sciences, international development, or related field.
• Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) working on gender equality, women’s empowerment initiatives, or related issues, preferably within the NGO sector or in development/humanitarian contexts.
• Strong understanding of Gender concepts, theories, and frameworks, as well as familiarity with relevant international conventions and agreements.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating gender-sensitive programs and initiatives.
• Proficiency in research methods and data analysis, in relevant software applications, including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis tools including the use of gender-disaggregated data.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting advocacy, policy development gender analyses, assessments, and research.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to analyze complex gender issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Project management skills, including planning, coordination, and monitoring of gender equality initiatives.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, French and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in other languages may be advantageous depending on the organization’s context and geographic focus.
  
  
  

4. Reporting Structure:

The Gender Officer will report directly to the Executive Director of DiDe Rwanda and collaborate closely with other members of the DiDe Rwanda team.

5. Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position based at DiDe Rwanda. However, Gender Officer will sign a probation period of 3 months, renewable once. The final contract will be based on Her/His performances.   

How to apply

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to DIDEHRrecruitment@gmail.com on or before or before 30^th March 2024, at 17h00 Kigali time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to their email addresses.