ROLE PURPOSE:
The Program Specialist will lead in the formulation of a program gender strategy, develop tools and oversee the implementation of the strategy. She/he will build the capacity of gender officers, other program staff and government and community leaders to ensure that program activities have mainstreamed gender in each phase.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
“We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.”
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· MA/BA in gender studies, social development and other related social science discipline with direct experience gender analysis, programming, coordination and implementation
Work Experience
· Minimum of 4 years’ experience for MA holders and 6 years for BA holders in a similar position.
· Proven experience in the area of gender analysis and mainstreaming preferably in pastoralist context
· Community mobilization skills
· It is important that applicants have excellent oral and written communication skill in English and Amharic language.
· Having 3-5 years of working experience with NGO and ability to communicate in Oromiffa / Somali language is an advantage
· Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
· Self-driven individual who can influence change and create a shared vision
Job Title | Program Specialist -Gender |
Code | 0742 |
Place of Work | Addis Ababa |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | One |
Length of Contract | September 30, 2015 with possibility of extension |