Job Title: Technical Advisor I – Gender & Youth 

Band: 9

Report To: Technical Director and Policy

The Gender and Youth technical Advisor will be responsible for integrating gender, and youth into all aspects of program implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. This role involves leading efforts to ensure that gender and youth considerations are comprehensively and effectively integrated across the overall FtF Ethiopian Seed Activity (ESA). The successful candidate will work closely with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to promote equitable and inclusive practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of gender and youth into program design and implementation.

• Develop and implement strategies, frameworks, and tools to enhance gender and youth responsiveness in ESA activities.

• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on gender and youth.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of gender and youth integration in programs.

• Develop and maintain gender and youth indicators and metrics for tracking progress and impact.

• Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for ESA staff and recommend trainings and technical assistance. Design and deliver training programs for ESA staff, and stakeholders on gender and youth.

• Build the capacity of project teams to identify and address gender and youth-related issues.

• Foster partnerships with other USAID implementing partners, national government networks, and stakeholders working on gender and youth.

• Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.

• Represent ESA in relevant forums, working groups, and conferences.

• Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories highlighting gender and youth integration and outcomes.

• Document lessons learned and best practices in gender and youth programming. Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies.

• Conduct research and analysis on gender and youth to inform program strategies and policies. Advocate for gender and youth considerations in policy dialogues and decision-making processes.

• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets.

• Support implementation of the Country Program gender strategy and safeguarding and protection strategies/action plans.

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in gender studies, social sciences, international development, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years for Master and 8 years for BA degree of experience in gender and youth programming, social inclusion, or related areas including experience managing donor funds.

• Strong understanding of gender, youth, and social dynamics issues in development contexts.

• Proven ability to design and implement gender and youth integration strategies.

• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.

• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.

• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.

• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.

• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Required/Desired Foreign Language: English

Travel Required: 20-30%

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: R ESA Chief of Party, Technical Director and Policy Lead, Project Staff, Finance Manager, and Country Program (including CP Youth and Gender Senior Technical Advisors ) and Operations teams, as well as Regional and Headquarters technical staff.

External: Implementing partner staff, USAID Representatives, Government and Private Sector stakeholders, NGOs, and others relevant stakeholders.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and are used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.

• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.

• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually look for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.

• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.

• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill out the application form through THIS LINK and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline of October 18, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.