Gender & GBV Advisor
Save the Children is the world’s
leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We
save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their
potential.
We work together, with our partners,
to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve
immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Following a major transition, our
international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with
15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively
small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a
better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and
relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose:
Save the Children believes that
gender inequality and Gender-based Violence (GBV) affects our ability to
effectively protect and promote the rights of children.
We therefore seek to be gender
transformative in the way we design and implement programmes and respond to
crises.
Gender equality has been identified
as a priority cross-cutting theme within our 2016-18 strategy and the post
holder will drive this work forward.
The Gender and GBV Advisor will
provide dedicated technical support to systematically mainstream gender and GBV
in the East Africa Drought Response: Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Qualifications
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Substantial (over 5 years) experience
of addressing gender inequality and gender-based violence in multiple contexts;
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Experience (4 years) of humanitarian
contexts including in a range of different emergencies, particularly
slow-onset, rapid onset and protracted conflict emergency responses, including
remote management/restricted access;
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Proven record of
enabling/facilitating change through influencing, inspiring and mobilising
others;
·
Proven record of programme design in
a development or humanitarian context;
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Experience conducting assessments –
including gender analysis – and revising monitoring and evaluation tools to
capture gender and protection considerations for different sectors;
·
Effective communication skills,
written and verbal, and the ability to present arguments clearly and
effectively to a wide range of internal and external audiences;
·
Creative, strategic and analytical
thinker and experience providing strategic advice and direction in humanitarian
contexts;
·
A willingness to travel extensively,
in the region of 6 months a year, often at short notice, and occasionally to
remote and insecure locations;
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Fluent written and spoken English;
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Commitment to and understanding of
gender equality, child rights, the aims and principles of SC, and humanitarian
standards such as the Sphere Charter and the IASC Guidelines.
·
Commitment to comply with Save the
Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of
conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and
procedures.
·
Demonstrated capacity to deliver on
the Core Humanitarian Standards.
How to Apply
Please apply in English saving your
CV and covering letter as a single document.
We need to keep children safe so our
selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from
abuse.
Employment is subject to our Child
protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child
Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal
opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
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Program Coordination Internships
Save the Children is the world’s
leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We
save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their
potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the
way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives.
We have over two million supporters
worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than
ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and
child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our
international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with
15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively
small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a
better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and
relevant for the 21st century.
A key part of the role will focus on
programme and administrative support to the RMCPU Director and the SMT.
Additionally, this role will offer support in the coordination of various
initiatives with and regarding regional and multi country initiatives e.g.
support to research, policy, advocacy and learning as well as supporting
cross-cutting initiatives.
The Intern will learn through
research, writing, coordination and communication opportunities. Contract
Duration: 3 Months Internship, maximum 6 months Location: East and Southern
Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences,
international relations and/or related fields
·
International/ regional experience
highly recommended International candidates with right to volunteer/ work in
Kenya may apply
·
Experience working with
non-government organizations
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Experience in communications,
advocacy and/or research Child Rights and Child Protection focus, especially in
Africa Experience in program administration
·
Strong written and oral
communications skills
·
Strong computer skills Ability to
think creatively Highly responsible, self-motivated Strong interpersonal skills
and the ability to work in a team Commitment to Save the Children Values
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications,
apply through this link.