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Gender Officer

MRRD/NABDP, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
2784

About MRRD/NABDP

Job Summary

Her input will promote gender mainstreaming with in NABDP and at the community level through supporting the program and improving the status of rural women and contribute toward achieving the organization Goal and objective to support the program.

Duties & Responsibilities

Terms of Reference
Gender Advisor (Projects)

Organize/conduct basic and thematic gender sessions for regional and provincial staff

Assist in developing a database of gender-sensitive project facilitating partners

Capacitate and guide the field staff and community mobilizer in implementing women-focused projects

Regularly provide learning materials for the gender focal points (components)

Identify gender training opportunities for the staff

Assist in reviewing and enhancing draft project proposals

Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of project implementation

Assist in the development of case studies and advocacy and learning materials

Coordinate closely with the provincial directorates of MRRD and MoWA and UNDP regional offices (as relevant)

Participate in the regional and national networks

Assist the Head of Gender Unit during missions

Assist in the maintaining and enhancing of projects implementation to ensure gender input and maintenance.

Support the central team in gender related issues

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

University degree in Low, Sociology, Social Science or Public Administration.

At least three years of experience working in the field of gender, women’s rights or human rights, with experience working in an NGO.

Comprehensive understanding of gender issues in Afghanistan.

Demonstrated analytical planning, and monitoring Skill for the gender related issues.

Advanced facilitation, coordination and reporting skills.

Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

Excellent cross-cultural skills, ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural NGO environment, with respect, professionalism and gender sensitivity.
Language Requirements:


Fluency in the English and national languages of the duty station.

Advanced computer skills.

Reporting Obligations:

The Gender Officer will be reporting directly to regional Manager and head of Gender Unit.




Computer,

Submission Guideline

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED



Notice of revision:
These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.nabdp@mrrd.gov.af

While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test

Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.




Functional Area

Services

Countries

Post Date

Apr 10, 2012

Closing Date

Apr 26, 2012

Reference

009/12/HR-NABDP

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

3 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Male