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Mercy Corps Gender Specialist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Mercy Corps Gender Specialist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Mercy Corps Uganda looking for “Gender Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before October 19, 2023.

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps Gender Specialist Jobs 2023

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on October 10, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Gender Specialist to be based in Kotido, Uganda.

Recruiter Mercy Corps
Position Gender Specialist
Location Kotido, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Two years
Application Deadline October 19, 2023

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Day to day implementation

  • Gender Specialist is responsible for gender mainstreaming and proactive technical support to the overall program in the two districts of implementation.
  • Ensure gender and youth integration in the day-to-day activities
  • Maintain close communication about gender activities with teams during regular planning and coordination sessions
  • Work with the Program Team to support sectorally–focused gender and youth mainstreaming trainings (initial and refreshers) for all team members and partner staff.
  • Support the Gender Specialist with the planning and implementation of CCLAP gender integration strategy and suggest ways to improve on the same.
  • Collaborate with all CCLAP structures, government structures and relevant stakeholders to provide a comprehensive response to sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) within the project’s area of coverage
  • Promote GESI principles by identifying the need for and leading the implementation of activities designed to promote greater access, inclusion and empowerment for traditionally excluded groups (Karimojong traders, adult women, young males, adolescent girls, the elderly and people living with disabilities) across CCLAP operational areas.
  • Help translate and adopt all gender and youth related communication materials to the local language and context to increase effectiveness.
  • Lead the development of quality standards for gender transformative programming, including tools for gender/power analysis and gender equity and diversity audits as well as train, coach, mentor and support staff and partners to carry out these analyses and Audits

Position in Organization:

  • Gender Specialist
  • Location: Kotido, Uganda
  • Position Status Full-time, Regular
  • Salary Level (Refer to Salary Guidelines)
  • Job Category: Programming
  • Requisition Number: GENDE004196

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, rural development, or related field
  • Minimum of two years’ professional experience in implementing peace and conflict related projects
  • Ability and commitment to team work
  • Ability to interact effectively with the diverse project stakeholders
  • Knowledge of the local languages is an added advantage
  • Working experience in conflict or post conflict settings and conflict sensitive programming.
  • Able to drive a motorbike safely, valid license. Preferred but not required.

How to Apply Mercy Corps Gender 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://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1024MERCY/JobBoard/df92509c-10a2-4fc7-9d8c-ddae2a94d9fc/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=52290b19-76c0-41f5-80a2-3972451c2a67

The Closing Date: October 19, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.mercycorps.org
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