The Gender, Youth and Social Dynamics officer will be responsible for leading project woreda implementation of gender, youth, and social dynamics integration strategies of the Resilient Food Security Activity (RFSA) project. The position holder will support and coordinate gender analysis and studies to explore youth engagement.  To ensure program activities result in positive outcomes for male and female participants of different age groups, S/he will have overall responsibility for building team members' and partners' capacity to integrate the GYSD perspective into activities. Overall S/he will be accountable for coordinating, planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on the GYSD components of the Development Resilient Food Security Activity at the project  Woreda level(RFSA). 

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1. planning, monitoring, and implementation 

1.       Involve in planning, implementation, budget management, and reporting of Gender Youth and social dynamics components;

2.       Ensure the implementation of Gender and Youth Integration Work Plan of the RFSA sectors (GYIWP) 

3.       Following gender, youth, and social Dynamics activities are implemented as per the Annual Activity and Budget Plan approved by the project

4.       Support/participate in designing and conducting gender-specific and sectoral surveys, assessments, formative researches to

ensure consideration of gender, youth, and social dynamics issues, collection of sex, age and disability disaggregated data, gender-responsive data analysis, and reporting

5.       Provide technical advice to the project manager in the area of Gender, Youth, and social dynamics activities during planning;

6.        Ensure proper records are available to respond to the RFSA result framework indicators

7.       Produce and share progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) on the due date and submit them to the project office and Head office

8.       Keep recordings of all documents, lessons learned, and success of Gender youth and social dynamics project implementation.

9.       Based on the annual activity and budget plan, make regular field visits to beneficiary households and furnish monitoring reports to the project manager for timely decision making;

Key Result #2 Staff training, Networking, and learning

1.       Actively develop networks and partnerships with internal and external actors including local government offices, especially with woreda, kebele, and community task forces, and assist them in the process of setting up criteria for targeting and planning of activities at all levels

2.       Contribute to the development of strategies to engage women, girls, and youth more fully in the development and decision-making processes that affect their lives

3.       Facilitates the establishment of mechanisms to ensure that services are in place to meet the needs of women, girls, boys, and men equally.

4.       Provides staff induction and ongoing training/capacity building training to FHE-RFSA and government stakeholder staff

5.       Leads the development and facilitation of training on staff development initiatives for gender, youth, and social dynamics

6.       Assist project team for quality and timely submission of Gender-sensitive periodic progress reports in relation to GYIWP.

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

⮚  Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.

⮚  Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

⮚ Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

⮚ Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

⮚ Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

⮚ In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚   Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚ Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located. 

⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚  Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚  Abstain from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

⮚ All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Job Requirements

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

Experience

⮚       3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting

Education/Certifications

⮚       BA Degree in Development & Gender Studies, Sociology or relevant field of study. 

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚       Strong computer skills and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint, and email communication.

⮚       High level of initiative-taking.

⮚       Training on gender mainstreaming, gender analysis, community dialogue facilitation skills is an added advantage

Language

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

How to Apply

Submit ONLY your application and CV via email: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Note: Candidates MUST refer to the position title “Gender, Youth and Social Dynamics Officer” in the subject line of their email and applications. Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply!