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Join WaterAid as a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Advisor and make a tangible impact in East Africa
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda (Onsite)
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: WaterAid is an influential global organization passionate about its commitment to ensuring safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene for all. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, WaterAid provides a nurturing environment where everyone's voice is valued, and all backgrounds are welcomed. Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in communities around the world.
- Role Summary:
- Provide technical support to WaterAid East Africa's Country Programmes and Regional Office.
- Integrate and strengthen gender equity and social inclusion in all programming aspects.
- Contribute to strategy, programme design, implementation, advocacy, and documentation of best practices.
- Role Requirements:
- Postgraduate degree in gender studies, social sciences, or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience in gender & development at a middle or senior level.
- Deep understanding of gender equity and social inclusion in the East Africa context.
- Experience with gender equity/transformation frameworks and inclusive programming.
- Networking and alliance-building skills with local rights-groups focused on gender equality.
- Facilitation skills for trainings and workshops.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Application Process Details:
- View the full job description and apply by clicking 'Apply'.
- Submit your CV and cover letter as a single Word or PDF document to EArecruitments@wateraid.org.
- Application deadline: 23:59 on June 26, 2024.
- Early applications are encouraged as the process may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
About WaterAid: WaterAid is a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life.
The Role: The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the WaterAid East Africa Region's Country Programmes (CPs) (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia) and the Regional Office and WA partners in integrating and strengthening gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) in all our programming. This includes support in strategy and programme design, budgeting, implementation, influencing and advocacy, impact assessment and learning and documentation of good practices.
Job Requirements: Post graduate degree in gender studies, social sciences or any other relevant discipline from a Higher Education recognised institution. At least 8 years of (proven) experience at a middle or senior level in gender & development. Deep understanding of GESI dynamics in the East Africa context, including understanding and experience in working on social norms and attitudinal changes required to make progress on gender and equity. Proven experience in using and embedding gender equity/transformation frameworks and tools in programmes and/or policy influencing. Demonstrable technical expertise in inclusive programming. Experience in networking and alliance building with local rights-groups focused on gender equality and social inclusion. Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
Benefits: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.
Application Details: To see the full job pack and JD, please click on 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format to [email removed - click apply for more details] . Applications will close at 23:59 on 26th June 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
Additional Information: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in any of the four mentioned countries above. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation.
