• Application Deadline:
• Position: Gender Specialist



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 - 8 years



• Location Oyo




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

About the Role

• The Gender Specialist will drive gender inclusion and women’s empowerment within the Noiler Business Model.


• The role focuses on increasing women’s participation as Mother Units (MUs) and Small Holder Farmers (SHFs), ensuring equitable access to resources, and integrating gender-responsive strategies into all field operations.

Job Purpose

• To design, implement, and monitor gender-focused initiatives that enhance the participation, productivity, and economic empowerment of women within the Noiler value chain.


• The role will ensure that gender considerations are embedded in farmer recruitment, training, engagement, and overall business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Gender Strategy & Implementation:

• Develop and implement gender inclusion strategies aligned with the Noiler Business Model


• Integrate gender perspectives into all farmer engagement, recruitment, and training activities


• Ensure gender-responsive planning across all assigned territories

Women Empowerment & Inclusion:

• Drive the recruitment of rural women as Mother Units (MUs) and Small Holder Farmers (SHFs)


• Identify barriers limiting women’s participation and develop solutions to address them


• Promote equal access to resources, training, and market opportunities.

Training & Capacity Building:

• Design and deliver gender-sensitive training programs for field teams and farmers


• Build the capacity of staff on gender mainstreaming and inclusive practices


• Support women farmers with skills development to improve productivity and income.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Develop gender-sensitive indicators to track program performance


• Monitor and evaluate the impact of gender initiatives across communities


• Prepare regular reports on gender inclusion metrics and outcomes.

Community Engagement & Advocacy:

• Engage community leaders, women groups, and stakeholders to promote gender inclusion


• Conduct sensitization campaigns to address cultural and social barriers


• Facilitate community dialogues to encourage women’s participation in the Noiler program.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management:

• Identify and collaborate with NGOs, development partners, and government agencies focused on gender and rural development


• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance program impact.

Policy & Compliance:

• Ensure alignment with organizational gender policies and international best practices


• Provide advisory support to management on gender-related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related field


• Master’s degree is an added advantage


• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in gender programming, rural development, or agriculture


• Proven experience working with women in rural or underserved communities


• Experience in donor-funded or development projects is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of gender issues in agriculture and rural economies


• Excellent training and facilitation skills


• Strong analytical and reporting skills


• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement


• Ability to design and implement gender-focused interventions


• Problem-solving and critical thinking ability


• Proficiency in MS Office and data collection/reporting tools.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of empathy and cultural sensitivity


• Integrity and professionalism


• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills


• Proactive and results-driven


• Ability to influence and drive change.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural communities


• Ability to engage effectively with women, youth, and community leaders


• Strong passion for women’s empowerment and social impact.