IRC Regional Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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IRC Regional Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IRC Uganda looking for “Regional Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before January 28, 2024.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on January 16, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

IRC Job Vacancy 2024

Strategic Leadership

Provide thought leadership and direction on GEDI transformative programming at regional and country level by:

Developing and leading activities to strengthen the Gender Equitable, inclusive and transformative program design and delivery in line with the IRC TRANSFORMATIVE global standards that are core to the IRC global strategy (Strategy100).
Ensuring consistent delivery/implementation of selected transformative programs striving for equal outcomes for diverse populations while allowing for contextual adaptation at the region and country levels.
Working closely with technical advisors (TAs) in adapting or developing tools to support analysis and program design for country offices and support staff in applying these methods in their work.
Collaborating with the GEDI TechEx team in developing and reviewing GEDI program tools and support the pilot and utilization of new GEDI tools.
Adding value to the sector’s knowledge base about what works best on advancing GEDI transformative programming.
Technical support and quality programming
In collaboration with TAs and program design collaborators, get involved in program design stages to ensure GEDI is threaded throughout program proposals. Work with global and regional Technical Advisors (TAs) to ensure GEDI Integration into regional and country-level program development opportunities and implementation in alignment with IRC global quality frameworks.
Support embedding intersectional feminist lens in Program design & delivery at regional and country levels including but not limited to (1) the use of GEDI markers to ensure that project lifecycle decisions are rooted in the intersectional feminist lens (2) GEDI intersectional context analysis (3) key initiatives to strengthen client and partner engagement on program decision making.
Coordinate with Technical Advisors in the different technical units for the implementation of GEDI conceptual framework and supporting country staff in understanding and applying approaches to delivering more equitable and accessible programming for women, girls, and identified marginalized groups.
Serve as a resource, thought partner, and assessor of GEDI progress on regional program work and building consensus and support for changes needed to strengthen GEDI in programs.

Position in Organization:

Requisition ID: req47796
Job Title: Regional Gender, Equality and Inclusion Advisor – East Africa
Sector: Diversity & Inclusion
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Work Arrangement: In-person
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Qualification:

MA in Gender, Social work, Development studies, or other related course or bachelor’s degree with years of additional work experience

Work Experience:

8+ years of related experience that includes:
Direct experience leading and influencing organizational program work on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion processes as core to all programs and activities.
At least 2 years in the humanitarian and/or international development sector.
At least 2 years of experience in one or more countries in the assigned region.
Experience developing and implementing gender-transformative work. Experience working on specific areas of inclusion, such as disability, is an added advantage.
Experience in capacity building and training.

Demonstrated skills and competencies:

Deep commitment to and knowledge of strategies to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion; and proven experience in incorporating feminist and gender perspectives in the project cycle management.
Knowledge of and ability to speak fluently about existing and needed evidence about how to achieve meaningful change for women and girls and other historically under-represented groups in development and humanitarian contexts.
Ability to engage, inspire action, and influence people outside of direct reporting lines.
Strong, concise, and compelling written communication skills and excellent public speaking skills
Receptive and collaborative approach that contributes to a positive team environment; builds and maintains strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures, and viewpoints.
Ability to support implementing a cross-cutting strategy while actively incorporating multisectoral priorities and participatory learning by doing strategy.
Ability to work effectively and with impact through matrixed relationships.

Language Skills

Excellent spoken and written English.
Knowledge/proficiency of at least one other language spoken in the region (French, Arabic, Spanish, Swahili, etc.) is desirable.

Working Environment

Combination of standard office working environment and working remotely (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace from which they can effectively complete their work during regularly scheduled work hours.
Some travel as needed up to 30%