Gender Specialist Assistant

Job Description:

With oversight from Nadia’s Initiative’s Projects Manager and Gender Specialist, the Gender Specialist Assistant will contribute on providing backstopping and hands-on technical supervision and support for mainstreaming gender equality and women empowerment throughout livelihoods and economic reintegration, and Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) activities to support the socio-economic reintegration of vulnerable returnees, survivors, and community members in Al Qataniyah, Ba’aj, Ninewa.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide advice and support to the Project Team to ensure that all project activities are implemented with gender sensitive and protection-integrated approaches, with the needs of women, girls, boys and men considered
2. Support gender-sensitive strategies and Initiatives; assist in the development and implementation of gender-sensitive strategies across NI projects and programs.
3. Assist in conducting gender analyses and assessments to identify needs, and opportunities for gender mainstreaming, and help in collecting relevant data and contribute to the analysis process.

4. Support staff and partners by providing technical guidance on integrating gender considerations into project design, implementation, and monitoring.
5. Assist in organizing and delivering training sessions on gender equality and related topics.

1. Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of gender mainstreaming efforts.
2. Help identify lessons learned and contribute to best practices for continuous improvement to ensure NI’s compliance.
3. Assist in establishing gender-focused networks and partnerships and contribute to research and analysis on gender issues, trends, and innovations.

9. Work alongside the Gender Specialist to advocate for gender-responsive policies and practices within NI and with external stakeholders.

1. Perform other duties, as required by the Projects Manager and Gender Specialist.

Qualifications Required:

• High school’s degree in in gender studies, women’s studies, sociology international development, or a related field.
• Fluency in Kurmanji and Arabic; some proficiency in English is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, or related areas, preferably in the context of humanitarian or development organizations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct gender analyses and assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and facilitate training sessions and workshops.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including local farmers, community organizations, and NGOs.

Eligibility Criteria: 

Candidates must not be currently under contract with any government entity. Individuals who have been on leave from a government entity for at least 5 years may be considered.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and a minimum of two references to [[email protected]] by [03-10-2024]. Please include “Livelihoods Specialist – Nadia’s Initiative” in the subject line of your email.

Note:

• Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered.
• The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that include a written test of communication and writing skills.

Due to the nature of Nadia’s Initiative work activities, NI demand its employee to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. NI can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. NI can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over settings time.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.