Gender Specialist

at Preston Associates for International Development
Location Lagos, Nigeria
Date Posted August 5, 2021
Category Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency NGN

Description

Job Purpose

  • To support quarterly impact monitoring, preparation of annual impact reports, conduct related baseline work and specialized surveys.
  • Will also collaboratively contribute to the co-creation of youth narratives, special reviews, internal rapid assessments, and evaluations as needed.

Knowledge of Context
All applicants should:

  • Be resident in Nigeria
  • Have experience working with youth and marginalized populations, including methodological insights into how to meaningfully engage young women and men and other marginalized communities in youth-focused developmental efforts.
  • Have the linguistic capacity to work in English and local languages.
  • Understand the challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria, formal and informal settings in Nigeria, and in particular, a deeper understanding of the dynamics of dignified and fulfilling work for young people, their families, communities and the ecosystems.

Management and Coordination of Gender Work
Applicants will be expected to:

  • Have substantial experience in Gender programming and mainstreaming across sectors, programs, private sector and not-for profit players;
  • Facilitate the process of planning, provision of input and operational support on the integration of frameworks that promotes gender and ensures that crosscutting issues such as youth development, disabilities and the rights of minority and marginalized groups are considered and integrated in programme implementation;
  • Have experience in supporting data aggregation, findings and reporting at national level;
  • Work with the MEL plan to ensure linkage to reporting requirements where possible, and to build an evidence-base for gender programming interventions;
  • Have experience in supporting programs, portfolios and developmental efforts to measure and generate impact results including the use of quantitative data and qualitative narratives.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
  • A post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline will be an added advantage
  • At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience working for an international or inter-governmental organization
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong oral and written English skills
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative and use good judgment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills

 

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