Gender Specialist at Connexus Corporation

Connexus Corporation is an international development consulting firm that provides consulting services in the areas of finance and enterprise development. Connexus’ mission is to provide high quality global consulting services to transform international development and build local capacity. Connexus is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Specialist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Gender Specialist for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity.
• The Gender Specialist will be responsible for ensuring gender equality throughout all project activities, including identifying gender disparities, developing strategies to address them, and promoting women’s empowerment in agriculture. Note: this is a preliminary position description and may be clarified further after solicitation release.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct gender analyses to identify barriers and opportunities for women's increased participation and empowerment in agriculture market systems.
• Collaborate with Activity staff to integrate gender considerations into project design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes.
• Assist women in agriculture to identify and develop viable agribusiness opportunities, including supporting them on business planning, market analysis, and access to finance.
• Facilitate connections between women in agriculture and key market actors, such as input suppliers, buyers, processors, and financial institutions to enhance their market access and integration.
• Facilitate workshops and trainings on gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion for project stakeholders, including the private sector, extension workers, and market actors.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure that project activities promote gender equality and benefit women, youth, and marginalized groups.
• Collaborate with local organizations, private sector stakeholders, and other development partners to leverage resources, expertise, and networks for maximizing the impact of gender-focused interventions in agricultural market systems.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Gender Studies, Rural Development, Agriculture or another relevant field with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience, preferably for USAID or another donor-funded project; or Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Rural Development, Agriculture or another relevant field with a minimum 8 years of experience, preferably for USAID or another donor-funded project.
• Strong understanding of gender dynamics, women's empowerment strategies, and social inclusion principles, especially for an agricultural market systems development project.
• Proven experience conducting gender analyses, developing gender-sensitive tools, and implementing gender mainstreaming approaches.
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to contribute to high-quality project reports.
• Fluency in English required and other local languages desired.
• Must be authorized to work in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024.