Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004, working in rural, peri-urban and urban areas in five regional states - Somali, Oromia, Afar, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Amhara - and the capital city of Addis Ababa. We engage in both development and humanitarian work, and seek to integrate approaches, programs and geographies as much as possible. Our partners include government, academic institutions, development and private sector actors, civil societies and communities. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Position Title: GDI and Gender Mainstreaming Advisor
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Open Position: 1
General Position Summary
Mercy Corps has significantly increased its emphasis on gender integration in programs over the last four years. Recent activities have included conducting an agency-wide gender assessment, developing a global gender policy and disseminating procedures to guide country teams in applying the gender policy.
Over the past two years, and in line with the agency’s global gender initiative, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has been elevating our commitment to gender equality. The new country-level ‘GDI and Gender Mainstreaming Advisor’ position will be responsible for building on this foundation, and setting the strategic objective to mainstream gender into all of Mercy Corps’ programming in Ethiopia, with a particular focus on innovative approaches to gender transformation through market systems approaches. The role will also be responsible for launching and driving forwards Mercy Corps Ethiopia’s new ‘Gender, Diversity and Inclusion’ country strategy, supported with the full commitment of the senior leadership team. The GDI and Gender Mainstreaming Advisor will be part of the Technical Support Staff based in the Addis Ababa Office and support all the Country Programs with gender related objectives.
Essential Job Responsibilities
STRATEGY & VISION
PROGRAM AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
TEAM MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
PROGRAM QUALITY
LEARNING AND IMPACT
INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION
SECURITY
Knowledge and Experience
· MA in international development, women’s studies, gender or a comparable area of study
· At least five years of experience in international development work, with a minimum of three years in field postings. Minimum of three years of experience in gender technical work.
· Substantial background in gender and development work including experience conducting gender training, gender mainstreaming and engaging in gender advocacy
· Experience working in East Africa preferred
· Strong writing skills required
· Strong public speaking skills required
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office
· Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Success Factors:
The GDI and Gender Mainstreaming Advisor will demonstrate experience-managing programs in the field, further enhancing their ability to adjust technical theories to meet real world complexities. The individual should have the proven ability to influence donors, partners, and peer organizations. The role requires strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, and a level of emotional intelligence proficiency that quickly builds and maintains productive relationships across teams. Being aware and sensitive to international development issues and diverse cultures is critical.