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Mercy Corps Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Mercy Corps Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Mercy Corps Uganda looking for “Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before June 02, 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 Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor Jobs 2023

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on May 22, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor to be based in Yumbe, Uganda.

Recruiter Mercy Corps
Position Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor
Location Yumbe, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline June 02, 2023

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023

Essential Job Responsibilities

Programme:

  • Support the Program Manager, Business and MSD Advisors and MEL team with the planning and implementation of PUMP UP GESI Strategy and suggest ways to improve on the same.
  • Engage with communities to identify gaps and barriers for gender equality and social inclusion along the selected value chains for smallholder farmers.
  • Advise on the development of inclusive and gender sensitive go-to market strategies and business models for the Solar Water Pump commercial partners.
  • Support GESI mainstreaming trainings and refresher trainings for all team members, consortium, and partners organisation staff.
  • Assist with assessment activities to ensure that team members apply gender and youth analysis and perspective in the collection, analysis, use and reporting of data.
  • Maintain close communication about gender activities with teams during regular planning and coordination sessions.
  • Identify the need for and supervise the implementation of activities designed to promote greater access, inclusion and empowerment of women, young males, adolescent girls, the elderly, refugees and people living with disabilities in the PUMP UP program.
  • Work closely with the PUMP UP teams and build their capacity to deliver high quality gender integration work.
  • Help develop gender-focused communication materials and translate to the local language and context to increase effectiveness.
  • Assist teams to identify and address barriers to recruiting and retaining female staff and to maintaining a gender –friendly work environment.

Position in Organization:

  • Location: Yumbe, Uganda
  • Position Status: Full-time
  • Reports to: Program Manager
  • Salary Level: Salary Grade 8 (National staff)

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in international development, Women’s studies, social sciences, gender, or Comparable area of study. A postgraduate or Masters in gender studies will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years of working experience in gender, youth, and development work, with a minimum of 2 years in field posting.
  • Substantial professional background and experience conducting gender trainings, gender mainstreaming activities, GBV prevention and response and women focus work.
  • Someone with a good understanding /Knowledge of North Ugandan context
  • Ability to communicate in the local languages (Acholi and Lugbara) is highly desirable
  • Experience working with Private Sector Actions.
  • Experience in working on agriculture and market systems development programs.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office
  • Team player with excellent inter- personal skills

How to Apply Mercy Corps Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor 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=eb7a19e9-3bc9-4ece-9ef2-e88a43bf0c6d

The Closing Date: June 02, 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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