Gender, Protection, and Inclusion Advisor at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender, Protection, and Inclusion Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Type of contract: Permanent
Contracted hours: 35

About the Role

• This is a very exciting role and an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passioned, and counts with the right knowledge and practical experience, of protection and inclusion work in the humanitarian and development sector.
• If you were to be selected, you will be part of a multicultural and diverse team of advisors with colleagues based across multiple CA's working regions (Africa, Asia, LAC).
• The role will support the organisational delivery of Christian Aid’s Programme Quality Management Approach and Gender Justice Strategy, providing direction and technical input to embed Christian Aid’s inclusive programming approach globally.
• The post-holder will lead on protection and inclusion within the Programme Quality and Operations division but also link up more widely across the International Department in policy and practice.
• The post-holder will primarily support our humanitarian and development programmes, and advocacy projects when required.
• The post holder will work closely with our Gender Justice lead to convene global staff contributing towards this agenda, support strategy development and impact measurement, develop resources and training packages.
• The post holder will be expected to train CA staff and partners in understanding gender, inclusion and protection, collate global learning and respond to country programming support needs on gender, protection work in humanitarian or development settings (particularly GBV) and inclusion with a particular focus on people with disabilities and older people.
• The post-holder will also engage with networks in the aid sector, strengthening existing linkages on gender, age, disability and other intersecting inequalities.

About You
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in International Development, Gender and Protection Studies, Humanitarian Assistance, and/or Human Rights or relevant technical discipline
• Experience of working in humanitarian emergencies and / or development programmes with a focus on GBV and/or protection work.
• Understanding of development issues as well as emergency relief, preparedness and resilience,
• Proven experience of mainstreaming of gender or other marginalised groups such as people with disabilities, older people, ethnic minorities, LGBTQI groups.
• Proven experience of managing protection programmes and/or GBV projects, conducting protection assessments and analysis.
• Good understanding of capacity building tools and techniques
• Understanding of partnership approach and experience of working with local partners
• Excellent understanding of humanitarian programming and inter-agency coordination systems.
• Prior experience of working with the Protection Cluster
• Knowledge of training tools and methods with experience in delivering training in humanitarian settings or development programmes
• Knowledge of relevant international norms and standards relating to Gender and Inclusion (Humanitarian Inclusion Standards) and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Disability Inclusion Summit commitments
• Familiarity with Sphere, Red Cross code of conduct

Desirable:

• Experience of working for or alongside Christian Aid and an understanding of Christian Aid’s culture, working practices and modus operandi
• Masters or advanced degree in a relevant subject area
• Experience of policy, advocacy and communications work.
• Understanding of the role of churches and ecumenical organisations in relief and development.
• Experience of working with large budgets
• Language skills in French and/or Spanish or Arabic considered an asset.

Salary
Salary is dependent on country location. Please see attachment for more information. International Salaries - C Low (PDF)

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.