The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005. We are also implementing Livelihood, Environmental Health and Disaster Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.
Gender Senior Officer - Ref. Code: GSO
Based in Nias
Scope of Work
This position requires skilled and experienced professionals with an innovative approach to integrating gender issues in shelter, water and sanitation and livelihoods. The Gender Senior Officer is responsible for managing and/or strategically developing the gender mainstreaming plan in these three sectors in all CRC village sites. He/she will also be the focal point for advocating empowerment of women in CRC villages as well as developing the capacity of CRC staff and beneficiaries in this matter.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Direction of the Gender Mainstreaming Plan
· To work closely with Field and Program Managers in fine-tuning strategic direction of the plan and in developing a plan in other sectors if necessary.
Advocacy and IEC (Information. Education and Communication)
· To create and lead implementation of an advocacy plan to build and maintain political support for implementation of the gender mainstreaming plan in CRC villages.
· To take the leadership to build political support in CRC villages by having direct communication with the formal and informal leaders within CRC communities.
· As necessary, to design and implement an educational and informational plan to support implementation of the gender mainstreaming activities in the three sectors, including creation and dissemination of educational and information materials.
· To create awareness among women in CRC villages to actively participate in empowerment activities.
Training and Provision of Technical Expertise
· To provide expert technical advice and guidance to CRC staff (e.g., sector and field managers, and field staff) on approach to implementing a gender mainstreaming plan in all sectors of the CRC Program.
· To assess regularly the capacity building needs of CRC staff and the community, and provide or facilitate ongoing training and guidance.
· To motivate the active participation of both men and women in gender mainstreaming activities, and build capacity on effective participation if necessary.
Coordination and Communication
· To ensure coordination with programmes sectors and field operations.
· To ensure coordination within the Red Cross Movement and externally.
· To develop and maintain networks with other implementing agencies working on gender issues, to identify potential new partners, if necessary, or to ensure synergies and collaboration with other agencies working on the same issues in CRC villages.
Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation
· To monitor the gender mainstreaming plan implementation to ensure all objectives and targets are achieved.
· To ensure collection and synthesis of data or information on gender mainstreaming as required.
· In coordination with the Program Manager and Housing Reconstruction Manager in Ottawa to preparing narrative reports.
· To contribute preparing the monthly reports to the National Office in Ottawa in a timely manner.
Qualifications
· University degree or Master degree in gender or women's studies, international development, or other relevant discipline.
· At least 6 years relevant work experience with INGOs, including management experience.
· Strong advocacy skills and experience empowering grassroots or community groups
· Experience in designing and implementing gender mainstreaming plan in different sectors.
· Good knowledge of shelters, livelihoods, and water and sanitation.
· Extensive knowledge of participatory approaches.
· Experience creating program tools (assessment, training, etc.)
· Ability to coordinate effective team work, and to work effectively within a team
· Ability to think innovatively and strategically
· Strong planning, organizational and report writing skills
· Strong computer skills including word processing, internet, and spreadsheets;
· Excellent communications and conflict resolution skills, including proven representation skills, including diplomacy, to community leaders and government officials. Experience implementing programs focused on community based development approaches.
· Inter-cultural sensitivity, and effective experience applying this ability in diverse and complex settings.
Please Notice:
Applications should be sent to recruitment.id@redcross.ca
quoting the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb.
Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered.
Applications must be received by Monday, November 5, 2007.
Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.
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