• Application Deadline: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Gender and Research Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 3 years


• Location


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

• The Gender and Development Research Specialist will work closely with the Coordinator of the ALF Centre for Gender Equality and Research and support all gender activities of the organisation.


• The specialist will provide technical support in developing and implementing women-specific projects and possess the requisite research skills to conduct women-specific research on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Centre Coordinator in developing and implementing the organisation's gender strategy, ensuring alignment with regional and international gender equality frameworks.


• Conduct research on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.


• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff and partners on gender mainstreaming and women's rights.


• Provide technical support in developing and implementing gender-related projects, including designing project proposals, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation plans.


• Collaborate with other organisations and stakeholders specialised in gender equality to share best practices and lessons learned when necessary


• Provide support in monitoring and evaluating the impact of gender mainstreaming efforts on the organisation's programs and advocacy initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in development research, with a focus on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.


• Strong understanding of regional and international gender equality frameworks and their implications for programming.


• Experience in designing and implementing women-specific projects, including project management and monitoring and evaluation


• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely


• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.


• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages spoken in Africa is an asset