Plan International Gender Equality and Inclusion Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Plan International Nigeria programme looking for “Gender Equality and Inclusion Assistant”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 23rd August, 2021.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation which works in 71 countries across the world, in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International is one of the world’s largest organisations working for children’s rights and gender equality. In 2016, Plan International reached 17.1 million girls and 15.5 million boys through its programming.
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Plan International Gender Equality and Inclusion Assistant Jobs 2021
The Plan International has published a job vacancy announcement on 14 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Gender Equality and Inclusion Assistant to be based in Adamawa, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Plan International |
| Position | Gender Equality and Inclusion Assistant |
| Location | Mubi – Adamawa, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | At least three years |
| Application Deadline | 23rd August 2021 |
Plan International Job Vacancy 2021
Role Purpose: Assist gender officers in Borno in ensuring project processes, activities and outputs are in line with the project Gender Equality and Inclusion Strategies and also contribute to Plan International Nigeria, Donor, National, State and local level commitments to Gender Equality and Inclusion. This position will also be responsible for supporting GE officers in capacity building of local partner and NCWS staff in the area of key gender equality and inclusion mainstreaming approaches and tools and management of the ‘Integrated Education for Adolescent Girls in Northern Nigeria’ project.
Accountabilities:
- Assist to provide life skills refresher training to girls and organize discussion sessions
- Assist GE officers to ensure adolescent girls and boys are trained in life skills, including conflict resolution, self-protection and communication skills
- Assist GE officers to ensure parents and caregivers are trained on positive parenting of adolescents, especially girls, including addressing gender barriers such as gender-based violence.
- Hold community dialogues with male and female traditional community and religious leaders on girls’ education
- Support LGA members and National Council of Women’s Societies to become mentors for out of school girls including young mothers
- Participates in meetings with male and female leaders and SBMC/CBCPC members to share updates, progress and challenges in supporting girls’ education and in referrals to appropriate services
- Work with the project team to establish a community-based monitoring and accountability system for girl’s enrolment and retention.
- Support to Provide referrals for CP support to CAFAAGs and UASC
- Ensure Inclusion of gender transformative messaging in in-service teacher training on ALP; and ensure the participation of female teachers; Consider the ratios of female to male ALP teachers and make recommendations
Qualification/ Technical expertise, skills and knowledge:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Art with background in Gender Studies, Advocacy and Influencing or an equivalent from a recognized University.
- At least 3 years’ practical work experience in mainstreaming Gender Equality and Inclusion in projects especially Humanitarian programs.
- Proven understanding of Gender programming concepts, adolescent programming and community approaches to development.
- Experience in working with M&E in conducting Gender Equality activities including some understanding of M and E processes.
- Knowledge and experience with community mentorship program and Gender Equality and Inclusion approaches.
Desirable:
- Ability to analyse large data sets through a gender equality lens.
- Communicates clearly and effectively appropriate to the audience
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and maintain strong relationships.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
- Good computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of Hausa language.
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Experience working with facilitators/mentors on life skills and mentorship and coaching programmes for children and adolescents especially girls
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Plan International Gender Equality and Inclusion Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 23rd August 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | plan-international.org |
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