Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Officer - Gender
Location: Taraba
Reports to: State team lead
Overview
The Gender Technical Officer will work closely with the Gender Technical Advisor to implement Jhpiego-Nigeria’s gender inclusiveness strategy and gender related programs.
Specifically, S/he will work with the RISE project team to ensure that RISE-Nigeria provides comprehensive and age-appropriate clinical post-GBV care that meets expressed needs of survivors including GBV prevention and male engagement activities where necessary.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support on the implementation of PEPFAR priorities for gender equality and GBV programming on RISE project.
Work with project teams to strengthen gender components of training, job aids and reporting or data collection tools at all levels
Mentor and work with state teams to integrate gender strategies into their work, supporting Jhpiego gender equality interventions.
Work with monitoring and evaluation teams to analyze and report on indicators measuring the outcomes and impact of interventions.
Conduct supportive supervision to ensure that Jhpiego’s gender equality targets are being achieved across the states where projects are being implemented.
Document processes and outcomes for integrating gender into programs
Write periodic technical papers and donor reports on specific projects
Present and share lessons, best practices and successes related to addressing gender equality on Jhpiego programs
Maximize opportunities for increasing Jhpiego Nigeria’s gender equality portfolio of work and support new business development initiatives including resource mobilization and proposal writing.
Provide administrative support on a range of activities implemented by the gender team, liaising with administrative, financial and procurement teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Gender Equality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field with 3+ years’ experience. Master's Degree in relevant field is desirable.
Prior experience working in the field of gender-related projects with strong technical capacity and practical experience in designing and implementing gender-sensitive development programs
Strong understanding of inclusion and mainstreaming issues and approaches
Experience in working with high level counterparts and engaging with Government officials and other development partners.
Previous work experience working in an iNGO / USAID funded projects is considered an advantage.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to deal with project implementation; Sound and proven management skills and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively.
Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines
Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data
Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of USAID and PEPFAR’s approach to gender quality and gender-based violence.
Able to undertake frequent travel.
A personal commitment to gender equality
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Problem-solving ability. Quick learner with practical, precise approach.
Good team player
Planning skills
Plenty of initiative and can work unsupervised
Knowledge of geography
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
Writing skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly
Respectful, accountable, honest.
Application Closing Date
1st September, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] using "Technical Officer Gender " as the subject of the email.
Note
CV and Cover Letter as ONE SINGLE WORD document
The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.
Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
There will be travel requirements and opportunities both within Nigeria.
JHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org