Gender Lead (Consultant) - EQWIP HUBS
The project is currently receiving expressions of interest from consultants for a Gender Lead for EQWIP HUBS: Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods, which will be implemented across six countries. The ultimate goal is to improve the economic and social well-being of poor and marginalized communities in developing countries.
Deadline: February 27, 2015
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Organization: Youth Challenge International
EQWIP HUBS is a consortium partnership implemented by two international youth development organizations Canada World Youth/Jeunesse Canada Monde (CWY) and Youth Challenge International (YCI). The consortium includes TakingITGlobal (TIG), Education Development Center (EDC) and UN-HABITAT.
INITIATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The project is currently receiving expressions of interest from consultants for a Gender Lead for EQWIP HUBS: Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods, which will be implemented across six countries. The ultimate goal is to improve the economic and social well-being of poor and marginalized communities in developing countries.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Gender Lead will be responsible for advising on gender programming and supporting key aspects of project implementation. S/he will ensure that gender-related project outcomes and indicators are being achieved and where not, that programming and activities are adapted as necessary. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with EQWIP staff and implementing partners.
EQWIP is building a team of energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated by the prospect of exploring new and creative approaches to solving complex global challenges.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership in ensuring gender considerations are integrated into all aspects of programming
- Provide strategic, operational and representational assistance to ensure that goals and targets are being met, recommending project adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs and contexts of partners and beneficiaries
- Track and report project progress and activities monthly against work plans
- Identify and analyze gender issues as well as develop strategies for integrating and mainstreaming gender equality into programming
- Provide technical support on gender issues and undertake on-the-job training and technical assistance to all partners
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of youth livelihood issues and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young people, and especially young women, across countries of operation
- Assist implementing partners and country teams to analyze the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of existing gender equality programming, to identify gaps, challenges and opportunities
- Develop, in cooperation with partners and country teams, strategies for each HUB to address the gaps identified in the initial analysis.
- Support the collection and analysis of sex- and age-disaggregated data and building capacity of partners and country teams in gender sensitive programming
- Facilitate the inclusion of gender dimensions into needs assessment frameworks and facilitate partners and country teams in planning and implementation of the project activities
- Provide technical support in the development of relevant advocacy and communication/information materials to address gender equality issues, including support to country management
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 – 10 years of progressively responsible experience in women-specific and gender issues, gender planning, gender analysis, gender mainstreaming and promotion of gender equality at national and regional levels
- Education in social sciences, women and gender studies, or related humanities field with a focus on gender equality and women’s rights/empowerment
- Knowledge, expertise and experience relating to integrating gender equality considerations into youth livelihood programming
- Strong knowledge of trends, discourse, policy issues and technical experience in areas of gender and development and gender and livelihoods
- Experience working with government, donors, and civil society
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in collaborative, cross sector environments to facilitate conversations or solve problems among individuals with diverse perspectives
- A passion and interest in developing, supporting and improving gender equality and considerations in youth focused programming
- Familiarity with current trends in youth livelihoods programming
- Enthusiasm for innovating and finding new or improved ways of working
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work with deadlines and attend to projects and work processes
- Energetic and collaborative spirit, with the ability to work independently and take initiative, and a willingness to develop new skills on the job
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
APPLY
Deadline to apply: Friday, February 27 at 5pm EST. Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to recruitment@yci.org with Gender Lead EQWIP in the subject line. No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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