Job Summary

FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal/external candidates to apply for the following position: 

Position: Gender & Youth Advisor, DFSA

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Duration of Contract: One-year contract, renewable (with 60 working days probation period)

Closing date: June 12, 2021

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Gender/Youth Advisor will be responsible for effective integration and mainstreaming of gender and youth considerations in the Development Food Security Activity (DFSA). Key responsibilities will be coordination of planning, implementation and monitoring of the project to ensure gender and youth challenges and concerns are incorporated in the project.

 Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in planning, implementation and monitoring of gender and youth focused strategies and interventions
• Analyze trends of gender and youth engagement to identify gaps and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs
• Ensure gender and youth considerations are integrated/mainstreamed throughout the various sectors of the project
• Conduct formative researches related to women and youth affairs to identify barriers (such as social and economic barriers) inhibiting inclusive development in the operational areas and provide recommendations
• Lead the collection, analysis and utilization of information from a broad range of sources in order to ensure effective integration of gender and youth concerns throughout the project’s duration
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of gender, age and other socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure gender and youth integration in the project is ensured
• Build capacity of FH and partners staff as well as government stakeholders through trainings and coaching related to gender and youth integration and empowerment in food security programming
• Identify and document best practices of the project in implementing gender and youth components for learning with partners
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation to ensure gender and youth concerns are integrated

Job Level Specifications

•  Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
•  Strong Interpersonal skills,
•   Emotional maturity,
•  Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
•   Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Knowledge of working with USAID/FFP Title-II and similar programs
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and across partners. 
•   Excellent adaptive problem-solver in a challenging environment.
• Strong set of personal values including integrity and honesty.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork, accountability and results.

Demonstrate in-depth understanding of gender, age and other socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming

Distinguishing Competencies

• Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.
• High level of initiative taking.

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

• Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.
• Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.
•  Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.
•  Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.
• Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.

Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.

Safety & Security Responsibility

• Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;
• Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;
•  Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures
•  Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members. If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;
•  Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;

Encourages staff to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.

Job Requirements

Requirements-

• Masters degree in gender, sociology, social anthropology and related fields, Minimum of five year experience on food security programming related to gender and youth
• Knowledge or experience with USAID/FFP Title-II and similar programs is preferred.

Language

Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.

How to Apply

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org 

Candidates MUST refer the position title on the subject line of their email and application letters