PR and Social Media Coordinator, Global Fund for Women, NY or San Fran USA

PR And Social Media Coordinator

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Source: Global Fund for Women

08/04/2015

The PR & Social Media Coordinator is a full time position working within the Advocacy Team to help build Global Fund for Women’s media profile, audience, and advocates – online and offline.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Location: New York or San Francisco, USA

Organization: Global Fund for Women 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PR and Media Relations
• Work closely with Campaigns & Communications Manager to outreach to and maintain relationships with critical media, develop media lists and identify media contacts for proactive media outreach
• Build GFW’s media profile in online and offline media, with a focus on engaging media outlets that will reach and engage new audiences
• Develops media partnerships with critical media outlets and ensures placement of high quality copy and content
• Monitor news, online trends, peer organizations, and international events relevant to women’s human rights, philanthropy, and GFW’s programmatic priorities
• Write and place articles, quotes, op-eds and blog posts for GFW and senior GFW spokespeople 

Social Media 
• Manage and implement Global Fund’s social media presence, producing engaging, interactive, posts on social media platforms, including, but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Develop, execute and measure creative social media campaigns and initiatives with the Campaigns & Communications Manager as part of advocacy campaigns, online fundraising, online media projects, and GFW initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate engagement, impact, and social accounts’ performance on a routine and campaign-specific basis
• Ensure that social media presence is aligned with general Advocacy Team and GFW goals, strategies, create awareness and expand online constituency
• Promote GFW brand online through creative campaigns; monitor GFW mentions and brand consistency across platforms
• Identify promotional partners and social media influencers, and build relationships to develop GFW advocates, especially to promote and engage with advocacy campaigns and creative projects
• Collaborate with peer organizations, news outlets, and influencers on creative digital engagement campaigns, such as Twitter chats, promoting online advocacy opportunities, Google Hangouts, and more
• Manage and elevate CEO social media profile and online presence
• Develop strategy and train staff to expand team and individual social media use, understanding, and consult on how to integrate social media in their operational and programmatic strategies and tactics
• Provide regular reporting to Advocacy Team on digital engagement, online advocacy, social media trends, online media coverage, presence, share of voice, etc. 

Other
• Participate in cross-functional work-teams, as appropriate
• Write copy for reports, documents, email newsletters, publications and proposals as needed
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: The PR & Social Media Coordinator reports to the Campaigns & Communications Manager, and works in close collaboration with all members of Advocacy Team, and has collaborative relationships with the Programs and Development teams.
External: The PR & Social Media Coordinator primarily represents the Global Fund for Women to the public via social media and media relations, as well as through external relationships with vendors, peer organizations, partners, and online donors. S/he may also present Global Fund strategy and thought leadership at conferences and convenings.
START DATE AND COMPENSATION
The projected start date for this position will be May 2015. The PR & Social Media Coordinator is a full time, exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, and other benefits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Required
• Experience with media relations and PR; high affinity for and interest in news, especially breaking international news
• Deep familiarity with the social media space: experience managing Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts; and familiarity with YouTube, Pinterest and Google+
• Strong written communication skills for various campaigns, platforms and audiences, with the ability to synthesize information quickly and communicate complex topics to a general audience
• Excellent media monitoring, time management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of news and digital trends and tactics, with the ability to mobilize audience participation and engagement
• Ability to measure and evaluate media coverage and digital and social media engagement
• Sensitivity toward cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity, and ability to navigate viewpoints and communication styles within a multicultural work environment
• Externally focused and driven by securing publicity and media results
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently yet within a larger team
• Strong commitment to women’s rights and goals of the Global Fund for Women
Preferred
• Knowledge and experience with AdWords campaigns
• Experience with successful outreach to popular, consumer and women’s media
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• At least 2 years of media relations, PR, social media, and communications experience preferably in an agency, with a demonstrated track record of achievement
• Demonstrated experience of pitching and securing significant media coverage, ideally for campaigns or social causes
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Established network of media contacts from the online/media communities

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled.
All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:
• Cover letter stating applicant’s suitability for the position, including the applicant’s current contact information and salary requirements
• Resume, including references with contact information
• Copies or links to relevant writing samples or media placements
To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities.
NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to process applications that are incomplete.
The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.

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Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist, CUSO International, Jamaica

Gender And Social Inclusion Specialist

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08/04/2015

Based in Jamaica but working collaboratively with the other five (5) Caribbean Region ‘start-up volunteers’ based in both Jamaica and Guyana, this placement will support the development of the new 2015-2020 Caribbean Regional Program focusing on Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) in the Caribbean.

Deadline: May 19, 2015

Location: Jamaica

Organization: CUSO International 

Start date

June 2015

Funding Eligibility requirements

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents

Language requirements

English reading=5, writing=5, oral=5

About Cuso International

Cuso International is an international development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of skilled volunteers. Each year, we place volunteers from North and South America in developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Volunteers collaborate with local partners on health, education, environment, social justice and livelihoods projects, sharing knowledge and experience to create sustainable change.

About english

Cuso Jamaica is part of the Caribbean Region of Cuso International. The region has a new strategy (2015-2020) focusing oninclusive sustainable economic growth and gender equality and social inclusion.

The expected outcomes of the Caribbean strategy are:

1. Improved employment status of poor and marginalized people, particularly women and youth.
2. Micro-, small- and medium-size private enterprises – with high potential to generate incomes for poor and marginalized women and men – are more viable, more responsive to market opportunities and more socially / environmentally responsible.
3. Communities, governments and private businesses use natural resources more inclusively, equitably and sustainably and are less vulnerable to extreme weather.
4. Improved food security for poor and marginalized people, particularly women, children and youth, with increased food production and improved climate resilience in agriculture, livestock, horticulture and fisheries production.
Increased stakeholder recognition of the capacities and rights of women and marginalized groups to participate in and benefit from natural resources management and income-generating activities.
5. Increased security from violence, both inside and outside the home, for poor and marginalized women and girls.
6. Increased capacity of women and men from excluded groups to shape decisions that affect their day-to-day lives.
7. Poor and marginalized men and boys achieve more positive masculine identities that reject discrimination against women and excluded groups.

The volunteer's role

Based in Jamaica but working collaboratively with the other five (5) Caribbean Region ‘start-up volunteers’ based in both Jamaica and Guyana, this placement will support the development of the new 2015-2020 Caribbean Regional Program focusing on Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) in the Caribbean.

The scope of work for the Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist would involve:
1. Identifying regional partner organizations for GESI or building relationships where they already exist;
2. Identifying regional program strategies/interventions specific to GESI;
3. Collection of baseline data to support GESI outcomes at the regional level, contribute to developing the overall Cuso-Caribbean monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework;
4. Contribute to the development of a 5-year implementation plan for the Caribbean program;
5. Provide guidance to the other five (5) Caribbean Region 'start-up volunteers' on inclusion of gender and social issues in the Inclusive Sustainable Economic Growth (ISEG) program development and to the overall monitoring and evaluation for the Caribbean Region.

More specifically, the volunteer will:

-Review previous gender research done by Cuso International in the Caribbean Region, conduct desk and field research into interventions across the region and provide analysis/recommendations on most suitable initiatives for Cuso support.

-Review existing Cuso GESI partner lists and identify partner organizations suitable for Cuso to achieve outcomes under GESI and conduct partnership development sessions with specific GESI partners together with Cuso Caribbean country program office representatives to sign partnership agreements.

-Carry out baseline data collection for GESI, and work with the monitoring & evaluation volunteer (one of the five other Caribbean 'start-up volunteers') to support the development of the Caribbean Logic Model (LM) and Performance Measurement Framework (PMF).

-Make recommendations for the development of a Caribbean strategic plan.

-Support Caribbean country program offices (Jamaica and Guyana) and the five (5) other 'start-up volunteers' in the inclusion of gender and social issues in partnerships and programs being developed and provide technical advice on monitoring & evaluation for gender and social inclusion.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-Degree in Development Studies, Gender, Social Sciences, Business or related field.

Essential Professional Background/Competencies:

-Minimum 3 years’ experience in research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, organizational development, project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation;
-Experience in the thematic area of gender and social inclusion;
-Experience leading or working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
-Experience using participatory approaches;
-Excellent report writing and analytical skills;
-Experience in writing strategy papers/guidelines;
-Experience in conducting analysis of development projects.

Desirable Academic Qualifications:

-Masters Degree in Social development, Gender, Business or related field.

Desirable Professional Background/Competencies:

- Experience in the thematic area of economic growth (employment, entrepreneurship, natural resource management, food security and climate change, value chains, small business development, vocational training, etc.)
- Experience designing and implementin monitoring and evaluation systems;
- Experience working with yout and women;
-Experience working with Government, NGOs and youth organizations;
-Experience working in international development.

Important information for candidates

• Training and Financial Support: Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad.

This includes:
- Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs)
- Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training
Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency)
- Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance
- Accommodation while overseas
- A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
- Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
- For placements requiring Spanish language, substantive in-country language training is provided for those who already have intermediate knowledge.

• Fundraising: We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise a minimum of $2,000. All volunteers receive support in their fundraising efforts by a member of the resource development team to help achieve this fundraising goal over the duration of the volunteer journey.

• E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement, the volunteer might be required to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.

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Strategic Programs Manager, Urgent Action Fund Africa, Nairobi Kenya

Strategic Programs Manager

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08/04/2015

UAF-Africa seeks a Strategic Programs Managerwho will translate UAF-Africa’s strategic plans into effective social justice initiatives and results. 

Deadline: April 19, 2015

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Organization: Urgent Action Fund-Africa 

Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously feminist and women’s human rights pan- African Fund, registered in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts of a strategic presence in Africa’s four sub-regions in East Africa: Nairobi, Kenya & Dar es salaam, Tanzania; North Africa: Cairo, Egypt; West Africa; Abuja, Nigeria and Southern Africa; Harare, Zimbabwe. Recognising the need to move resources rapidly on a continent where opportunities and threats arise and decline quickly, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grantmaking model to support unanticipated, time sensitive, innovative and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in democratic governance, economic justice, natural resources governance, conflict transformation and justice processes while protecting their personhood, integrity and rights.

UAF-Africa seeks a Strategic Programs Manager who will translate UAF-Africa’s strategic plans into effective social justice initiatives and results. Guided by feminist principles and values, the Fund advocates for women’s equality, not only as a matter of human rights, but also as a fundamental prerequisite for social change, global security, and sustainable peace. In addition to her core business of Rapid Response Grantmaking, UAF-Africa also runs alliance building and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with other organisations including ground-breaking initiatives, action-oriented research and publications- to deepen understanding on gender dimensions and implications of particular conflicts and marginalised sexual rights; provide women with tools needed for strategic engagements and policy advocacy as well as to encourage knowledge and information generation and dissemination in critical and emerging areas affecting women’s rights.

The Strategic Programs Manager is an exceptional, dynamic, self-driven, team player with a unique hybrid of activism and leadership qualities. Supported by a values oriented team, s/he has experience at senior management level, knowledge of and commitment to feminist principles and values and women’s human rights issues, and a sophisticated ability to forging mutually reinforcing partnerships with relevant women’s rights CSO partners, academia, media, private sector, UN & AU counterparts and with bilateral and non-traditional funders and actors in order to stimulate action in the mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women’s rights.

S/he has experience in resource mobilisation and financial management, proven management of a diverse and virtually connected staff complement, bilingual in French and English with excellent communication skills. Respect for minority diversity and a collaborative working style are essential. S/he must be willing to undertake frequent travel regionally and internationally. The selected candidate will report to the Executive Director/CEO. The position will be based in the candidate’sAfrica-based home country in line with UAF-Africa’s virtual office policy.

Management Responsibility

• Provide strategic oversight, technical and program management to ensure programs delivery, high quality outputs, with accuracy and consistency.
• Provide management advisory role on all aspects of program support, including leading the core program team, and contributing to resource mobilization.
• To identify how to catalyse political debate and strategic action issues merging from UAF- Africa’s grant-making, in collaboration with other stakeholders, and to initiate and co-ordinate resultant initiatives.
• Participate as a member of the UAF-Africa’s management team.
• Play a key role in managing and expanding the regional advocacy program portfolio.
• Ensure sound financial and resource management of all programs.                  

Description of Duties

• Monitor program budgets and prepare budget modifications when necessary.
• Develop a clear plan and strategy for program management to ensure effective implementation.
• Lead in proposal development for program growth.
• Disseminate program information by preparing timely and regular program reports.
• Develop and lead research and advocacy activities integrated in the overall program.
• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead and manage program trends analysis for continuous improvement and growth.
• Assess level of risks associated with program implementation and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Develop guidelines, and toolkits for effective program implementation.
• Manage staff development through performance based management and leadership.
• Undertakes other program related duties as may be assigned by the CEO.

Professional Qualifications

Master’s degree in social sciences, law, women or gender studies or other development-related fields.

Relevant Experience

• Progressive gender equality/women’ rights and or social justice experience and knowledge at international level particularly work experience in developing countries.
• In-depth understanding of gender equality and women’s rights issues, particularly in politically unstable and post conflict African settings.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience of managing a diversified national /regional women’s/human rights programme in a funding setting working on grant making, advocacy, alliance building, action research and communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in successful resource mobilisation.
• Familiarity with the women’s rights development needs in Africa.
• Proven experience in managing and leading virtual staff and teambuilding.
• Feminist with contextual knowledge of the women’s rights situation on the continent and commitment to adhering to individual and organisational feminist principles and values.
• Knowledge of social justice/development frameworks, donor liaison and management.
• Familiarity with grantmaking is an added advantage

Key Skills

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French (a must).
• Developing others and building effective teams
• Excellent inter-personal, public speaking and negotiation skills
• Virtual team leadership
• Balanced and intuitive decision-making
• Role modelling
• Proven results-based program development, organisation and management
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate emerging needs and integrate them speedily into priority settings
• Good understanding of electronic communications and standard office computer software

This is an international position that involves extensive travel. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply: Applicants fulfilling the requirements should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments via email to jobs@urgentactionfund-africa.or.ke with the subject line Strategic Programs Manager. Hard copies should be sent to; Human Resources Office, Urgent Action Fund-Africa, PO Box 53841-00200 Nairobi-Kenya by 10pm GMT Sunday 19th April, 2015. UAF-Africa will respond to candidates who are short-listed for interviews.

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Senior Soil Scientist – Soil And Land Restoration, The International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Palmira, Colombia

Senior Soil Scientist – Soil And Land Restoration

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Source: The International Center for Tropical Agriculture

08/04/2015

This is a new position that will serve as a focal person for research on land restoration

Deadline: Open Until Filled 

Location: Palmira, Colombia 

Organization: The International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (www.ciat.cgiar.org) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the ecoefficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org), a global research partnership working many partners for a food secure future.
The Center’s research focuses on increasing productivity of key crops (cassava, common bean, rice, and tropical forages); reversing soil and land degradation; and using information to foster better decisions about issues such as climate change and environmental management. Headquartered near Cali, Colombia, CIAT has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Hanoi, Vietnam, with staff posted in other developing countries as well.

Soils are dynamic, diverse and function to provide the necessary ecosystem services to sustain life and civilization. Soils act as a medium for plant growth, storage of terrestrial water, act a source or sink for organic carbon and function a crucial role in nutrient cycling for plant growth. Unfortunately, our soil and land resources have been exploited unsustainably.
It is estimated that one quarter of the earth’s land is now degraded, and 24 billion tons of soil are lost to erosion every year CIAT’s Soil Research Area has a long history of providing data and information to restore degraded soils and lands with benefit to smallholder production systems in the tropics. Managing soil resources is crucial for the future of communities in the tropical regions of the world. Tropical soils occupy about a third of the earth’s terrestrial surface, host the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet and support about three-fourths of the world’s population. In an era of uncertain climate variability, maintaining the health of tropical soils and landscapes is necessary for providing food while maintain a healthy ecosystem.
This year, during the International Year of Soil, there is growing momentum for large-scale efforts to restore degraded lands, as policy makers face growing land scarcity and growing populations that need food, energy, and sustainable livelihoods. CIAT Soils is seeking a senior scientist to lead multidisciplinary research required to restore and maintain soils and landscapes, supporting nations to achieve often ambitious goals to restore their land.

The Position

This is a new position that will serve as a focal person for research on land restoration. Success will require research across disciplines and especially across scales to address questions such as “How can we maximize benefits with investment in land restoration?” “What are the best practices and where should they be implemented?” “Whose livelihoods are at stake during restoration initiatives, and how can we protect them?” and “How can we ensure accountability with monitoring and assessment?” The scientist will take a key position in the Soils Research Area where there will be significant scope to design and guide research. S/he will work with scientists across the institute and will engage directly with partners from landscape to national levels. The selected candidate will be part of a growing CIAT-Soils team, and primarily associated with the CGIAR Research Program Water, Land and Ecosystems. Linkages with other CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs) and regional organizations will be encouraged. The position will be based at CIAT Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia.

Responsibilities 

• Carry out research activities to support successful implementation of large-scale land restoration initiatives; to include field research and synthesis of knowledge across scales in landscapes 
• Incorporate knowledge from soil science, agronomy and economics perspectives into land use and ecosystem services planning contexts; to include building scenarios and tradeoff analysis 
• Conduct research on soil process through field research and landscape models to determine potential impacts of management strategies that alter soil quality and have feedbacks in agroecosystems 
• Collaborate with the team of CIAT-Soils, and with all relevant local and national stakeholders and investors, and in coordination with other CIAT/CGIAR teams 
• Manage (timely, reliable, and valid) data compilation, analysis and synthesis, and prepare scientific papers suitable for publication in refereed journals and book chapters 
• Support communication and publication efforts for scaling of activities and results and engage farmers, institutions, policy-makers and the general public to generate impact 
• Mentor and supervise more junior staff and students to ensure timely completion of tasks 
• Contribute to developing the Soils Research Area through new fundraising and partnership activitie

Requirements

• PhD in Soil Science, Soil Biogeochemistry, Pedology, or other related fields 
• Good knowledge of land restoration narratives and issues in the region and globally, especially with respect to management of degraded soils 
• Proven ability to raise funds for research activities 
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and functional Spanish, and ability to communicate to a variety of audiences, including policy makers
• Demonstrated ability to publish high quality articles in international, peer-reviewed journals, and experience with open access data archiving Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a highly dynamic, transdisciplinary and multi-cultural team 
• Experience in use of RS?GIS, landscape or ecosystem services models and knowledge-based inference mapping tools

Terms of Employment 

The position is internationally recruited and will be based at CIAT Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia and reporting directly to the Soils Research Area Director. The initial contract will be for up to two (2) years, subject to a probation period of six (6) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. The position involves travel to field sites in Latin and Central America, (up to 4 months per year).

CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality. Female candidates from Latin America, Africa and Asia are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

All correspondence should be addressed to the CIAT Human Resources Office to Andrea Linares (z.a.linares@cgiar.org) and should clearly indicate “Senior Soil Scientist – Soil and Land Restoration”.

Closing date for applications: Until a suitable candidate is identified.

We invite you to learn more about us at: http://www.ciat.cgiar.org

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Resident Senior Program Manager For Conflict Resolution, The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Bamako Mali

Resident Senior Program Manager For Conflict Resolution

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Source: The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs

08/04/2015

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking a Resident Senior Program Manager to support the Resident Director in Bamako, Mali in implementing program activities related to conflict resolution (CR) at the local level by performing the duties listed below.  

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Location: Bamako, Mali

Organization: The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Designs and oversees the implementation of program activities while ensuring that approaches are in line with best practices in CR internationally and can be adapted to local realities in remote parts of the country.
• Serves as the technical expert on CR, including acting as a primary trainer for program beneficiaries, responding to inquiries and concerns from a network of community mediators, and adapting standard modules to local contexts.
• Provides assistance and leadership in day-to-day program management and acts as program focal point in absence of Resident Director.
• Contributes to the planning, design and evaluation of the program in collaboration with NDI staff, local partners, in-house experts and external experts and advisors.
• Contributes to the development of materials, information sheets, reports, website articles and other products required to implement and publicize NDI’s CR work in Mali.
• Assists the Resident Director and NDI colleagues to identify, develop and seek funding for new or follow-on activities or programs to enhance NDI’s CR programs in Mali.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with international organizations, local civic organizations, Malian ministries and agencies involved in reconciliation, and NDI’s network of trainers and experts.
• Monitors and keeps Resident Director and other NDI staff informed of political, social and economic events in country that could impact the reconciliation process and/or the program.
• Serves as NDI representative at CR-related local conferences and meetings and at other events as assigned when the Resident Director is unavailable.
• Supervises, guides and mentors staff assigned as subordinates.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in conflict resolution or related subject; graduate degree desired.
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in conflict resolution or related substantive experience.  Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis.
• Living or working experience in post-conflict countries in Sub-Saharan Africa required; current or recent Mali experience preferred. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• French fluency required; English fluency preferred.
• Exceptional competency and experience in conflict resolution at a community level.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, program partners and beneficiaries with a wide range of backgrounds, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policy makers.
• Superior oral communications skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and negotiate.
• Experience in training on conflict resolution strategies for multi-ethnic, tense environments.
• Understanding of gender dimension of programming in general and conflict mitigation programming specifically; knowledge of women’s leadership development.
• Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues and to think innovatively and introduce new concepts.
• Superior writing skills, clear and persuasive and experienced enough to edit all types of team documents.
• Experienced management and leadership skills in order to lead, inspire and motivate staff.
• Experience in program design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation  and reporting.
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired;
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations outside of Bamako, which are often remote and difficult to reach.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Gender Advisor, Save the Children, Toronto, Canada

Gender Advisor

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Source: Save the Children

08/04/2015

Reporting to the Director of Programs, within the Programing department, this position will support several ongoing and recently approved projects, which may include projects focused on child, early and forced marriage in Somalia; maternal, newborn and child health in Afghanistan; and youth livelihoods in Ethiopia.

Deadline: April 17, 2015

Location: Toronto, Canada 

Organization: Save the Children

Save the Children Canada (SCC) is a member of Save the Children International, a federation that works in more than 120 countries worldwide delivering programs domestically and internationally focusing on health and nutrition, education, child protection, livelihoods and food security, emergency relief and child rights governance. As the world's leading independent organization for children, Save the Children is committed to a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, within the Programing department, this position will support several ongoing and recently approved projects, which may include projects focused on child, early and forced marriage in Somalia; maternal, newborn and child health in Afghanistan; and youth livelihoods in Ethiopia. Responsibilities for any new projects will include ensuring gender mainstreaming throughout the project baselines and results based management frameworks, developing and supporting gender strategies, and facilitating gender capacity building for field teams via training and/or tool development. Ongoing responsibilities will include technical support, both remotely and via travel to work with field teams across thematic and regional contexts. Additionally, the post-holder will support the lead Technical Advisor on Gender as required, with duties including but not limited to supporting the design of new programs as well as the ongoing development of gender tools, research, and trainings.

Accountabilities

• Provide quality technical support to the Toronto Head Office (HO) and Country Office (CO) staff and partners, including in Pakistan, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Mali, with a particular focus on the development, implementation and evaluation of gender sensitive and transformative activities to strengthen quality results and shared learning.
• Develop and sustain gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation (M&E), analysis, and learning systems and practices to capture and report on project gender deliverables, working in close collaboration with M&E teams.
• Identify technical assistance needs re: gender of HO and CO staff and develop/adapt training resources as appropriate; deliver gender training and technical assistance to CO and project partners in such areas as gender and child rights, mainstreaming gender in the program cycle, and/or gender and specific technical areas including (i.e.) gender based violence, child marriage, education and/or health. Capacity building support may be delivered remotely or via travel to field offices.
• Design/adapt gender tools for the CO and project partners to fulfil all project requirements.
• Provide timely, complete and quality project narrative and financial reports and other required documentation, which integrates strong gender analysis, in compliance with Save the Children Canada and donor policies/regulations.
• Liaise with DFATD officers, other donors, program staff of other agencies and members of the Save the Children International as appropriate

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in gender studies, international development or other related field with emphasis on gender
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in international development programming, with a focus on gender; at least 2 years of field experience
• Experience developing practical tools and trainings, as well as facilitating learning of these resources
• Knowledge and understanding of gender sensitive qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation methodologies and strong analytical skills
• Knowledge and practical experience of working with DFATD’s Gender Equality Policy and results based management systems

Requirements 

• Capacity for critical information gathering and conceptual and analytical thinking
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful training and staff capacity building initiatives, and in coaching teams
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels; ability to influence others through strong communications skills
• Self-driven, organized and results oriented
• Knowledge of rights based approach to programming and child rights
• Knowledge and ability to work effectively across contexts of cultural and linguistic diversity
• Superior language skills (oral, written, and comprehension) – exceptional English proficiency required, with other languages considered an asset
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with MS Office
• Valid passport and ability to travel up to 30% of time, as needed
• Good familiarity, networking and working relationships with donors
• Previous experience with child rights programming will be an advantage

Other Requirements

• Demonstrate strong commitment to Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values. Previous experience with child rights programming is an asset.
• Adhere to Child Safeguarding policies & procedures – vulnerable sector police check required
• Subject to police background check : vulnerable sector screening
• Valid passport and ability to travel to national and international locations on occasional basis

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS – Our Values in Practice

Accountability:

• Holds oneself accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to 

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail a letter of application and a resume by Friday, April 17th, 2015 to jobs@savethechildren.ca with Subject heading “Advisor Gender”. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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