This full-time position will be based in Nampula, Mozambique for the USAID-funded Mozambique QHI project.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead and/or collaborate with the HQ Senior Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor to conduct a gender analysis at the beginning, mid-term and end of the project, develop a Gender Strategy, and work with the team to implement the Gender Strategy.
- Ensure that the Mozambique QHI project incorporates principles of gender equality and utilizes best practices in GBV prevention and response activities at the health facility and community level.
- Provide technical oversight in the implementation of robust women’s and girls’ empowerment and men’s and boys’ engagement approaches
- Provide technical support to national partner organizations
- Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to support the tracking of gender-related indicators
- Work closely with partner organizations to orient on
- Collaborate with the community mobilizers to develop relevant advocacy and behavior change messaging on reducing gender biases in the target schools and communities.
- Conduct annual gender assessments to measure progress and hone project activities.
- Build relationships and coordinate with gender focal persons and other partners and institutions involved in health-related activities in Nampula Province
- Liaise regularly with FHI 360’s other programs in country to share learning and promote gender integration among FHI 360’s portfolio of projects in Mozambique.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Educational Background:
A master’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area(s), preferably in gender, social work, public health, international development or community development required.
Skills/Experience:
- At least 5-7 years experience working in an equivalent position of gender specialist for a health-related activity.
- A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and M&E.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese; ability to write effectively in English.
- Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit his/her vision to partners and colleagues.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 19 2018
Active Until:
Dec 19 2018
Hiring Organization:
Fhi 360
industry:
Nonprofit