Job purpose : 

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Gender Equality Coordinator, the Gender Officer will play a lead role in the implementation of gender transformative training for Concern Gambella staff and in the implementation of gender sensitive programming in Gambella.

Under the guidance of the Gender Equality Coordinator and gender equality officer based in Addis, the Gender Equality Officer in Gambella will be responsible for ensuring the completion of all Gender Activities planned in the Gambella region under current grants. 

Main duties and responsibilities : 

Organisational

The Gender Equality officer will work closely with the Gender Coordinator and Gender equality officer base in Addis team, in the implementation of gender sensitive work place policies and practices in the Gambella operation.

 Programmatic

 Project design & implementation

• Act as the focal person for gender sensitive programming for Concern’s emergency programs in Gambella.
• Provide training as required on best practice tools for the implementation of gender mainstreaming to all Concern and partner staff based in Gambella region
• Fully understand Concern’s Engaging Men and Boys Strategy and lead the programme teams in its implementation at Gambella.
• Support the Gender technical team with field related inputs for the development of future programs and activities
• Prepare, monthly and quarterly report

 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Contribute to the documentation of best practice and learning.
• Participate in learning reviews and evaluations and ensure that learnings are applied in the development of future gender sensitive programming

 Capacity Building

• Carry out gender training for staff relating to both attitudes, behaviour and programmatic implementation
• Provide technical support to staff following completion of the trainings
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of campaigns around gender action/awareness raising.

Networking

• Liaise with other INGOs, LNGOs, and Government representatives and take active role in forums, task forces, core group meetings and consortia related to all cross cutting issues for learning, experience sharing and joint action implementation.
• Jointly organise and implement campaigning events to influence decisions as needed
• Emergency Response
•   Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization. 

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Women are highly encouraged to apply

Person Specification : 

Essential:

Given the nature of this role, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Strong weighting will be given to practical experience in the consideration of applications.

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required: 

 Bachelor’s Degree in related Studies

• A minimum of two years’ experience working on gender equality, preferably in an international NGO and humanitarian setting.
• Competencies 
• • Knowledge of gender theories and concept.
  • Experience and skills in delivering trainings on gender equality.
  • Facilitation skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially oral communication
  • Dynamic and energetic
  • Technical understanding of gender mainstreaming and GBV concepts
  • Knowing local language is mandatory (Agnwak or Nuer)
  • What we offer

  • A competitive salary and benefit package

    • Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
    • 20 days annual leave
    • 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave