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Right To Play Gender Equality Specialist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Right To Play Gender Equality Specialist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Right To Play Uganda looking for “Gender Equality Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before December 15, 2023.

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Right To Play Gender Equality Specialist Jobs 2023

The Right To Play has published a job vacancy announcement on December 04, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Gender Equality Specialist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter Right To Play
Position Gender Equality Specialist
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Ten years
Application Deadline December 15, 2023

Right To Play Job Vacancy 2023

Job Responsibility #1: Strategic Planning, Program Design and Quality Assurance (30 % of Time):

  • Leads detailed context analysis including needs assessments and gender analyses at program and project levels.
  • Advises the Country Director on strategic program priorities in relation to gender and integration of gender equality in the country strategic plan.
  • Support the development and review of annual operational plans to ensure that the intended outcomes contribute to Right To Play’s principles and commitments to gender equality;
  • Provides input to country team to ensure appropriate inclusion of gender considerations in all programming approaches, planned activities, decisions and policies based on country context and global organizational standards on gender equality.
  • Designs and develops gender program strategies, activities and plans ensuring they are in line with program objectives, results and standards and in collaboration with relevant technical specialists and program team members.
  • Participates in the development of new proposals and concept notes by providing guidance to ensure appropriate integration of gender equality into future programming.
  • Advises and supports the implementation of gender focused program activities within the country.
  • Supports the Senior Management Team to institutionalise and strengthen gender equality and mainstreaming this within the Country Office practices by maintaining a gender-sensitive and nondiscriminatory work environment, including promoting zero tolerance to SEAH.
  • Champions gender-based analysis plus processes throughout the project cycle to ensure approaches are equitably benefitting all children, youth and community members.
  • Develops relationships with gender specialists at HQ and Country Programs teams to share lessons learned and best practices.
  • Ensures that specific donor requirements related to gender equality are well understood and implemented by program and other relevant teams.

Position in Organization:

  • Organization: Right To Play – Uganda
  • Department/Division: Program Development
  • Work location: Kampala, Uganda
  • Authorized to work in: Uganda (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)
  • Target Hiring Range: UGX. 103,808,343 up to UGX. 120,677,578 Per Annum (before taxes)
  • Target Start Date: Immediate
  • Contract Duration: 2 Year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
  • Applicant Closing Date: December 15, 2023

Qualification:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in International Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline. OR bachelor’s degree supplemented by relevant progressive experience.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 10 years’ relevant professional experience in integrating gender equality into programming in an INGO, particularly with grants and programs focused on education and/or SRHR.
  • Experience in integrating gender responsive and transformative measures in project design, monitoring and evaluation across multi-country projects
  • Experience in capacity building of team members, civil society, government, and/or other actors in gender equality • Demonstrated experience in partnership building related to gender equality, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
  • Experience working and living in a range of cultural contexts.
  • Demonstrated experience in building strong trust-based relationships with widely diverse people through both in-person and remote engagement.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.
  • Adaptable, able to think creatively in the face of challenges and remain responsive while working with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Clear and proactive communicator – Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
  • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated working knowledge on analytical tools and principles of gender equality and gender transformative approaches in program cycle. • Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent SRHR programming in the international development context
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting gender analysis and needs assessments and implementing gender responsive interventions across the project cycle.
  • Strong understanding of gender equality and social inclusion
  • Skills in developing and delivering gender equality tools and trainings.
  • Strong ability to network and advocate for gender equality
  • Excellent influencing, negotiation, coaching, diplomacy, and engagement skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal, public relations and report writing skills.
  • Good analysis, problem solving and project management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

How to Apply Right To Play Gender Equality Specialist Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://ngosjob.com/ug/kampala/who-prevention-and-response-to-sexual-exploitation-abuse-and-harassment-officer-jobs/44988/

The Closing Date: December 15, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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