Mozambique: Gender Specialist, Mozambique (Nationals Only)

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in over 20 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week using play and sports, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.

Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The Africa Regional Office located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices including; Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

The Mozambique Country Office is currently seaching for a qualified and self-driven candidate to join a team of professionals in Mozambique as Gender specialist.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Gender Specialist reports directly to the Country Director. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the improved integration of gender equality into all programs and projects, development of gender-specific programming and initiatives, building the gender capacity of Right To Play and its partners, and advising on the integration of gender equality into organizational practices such as recruitment and retention of female staff. He/she provides technical support to effective gender program knowledge management initiatives, ensuring adequate collection, management and sharing of information/knowledge generated to orient/affect decision making in programme management. The Gender Specialist liaises closely with Gender Specialists in other countries and HQ to share best practices and lessons learned for improved gender programming across the Africa region.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Strategic planning and programme design and implementation (30% of Time):

· Leads detailed context analysis including needs assessments and gender analyses at program and project levels.

· Advises the Country Director on strategic program priorities in relation to gender and integration of gender equality in the country strategic plan.

· Provides inputs to country team to ensure appropriate inclusion of gender perspective in all decisions and policies based on country context and global organizational policies on gender equality.

· Designs and develops gender program strategies, activities and plans in country ensuring they are in line with program objectives and results.

· Participates in the development of new proposals and concept notes, providing advice to ensure appropriate integration of gender equality into future programming.

· Advises and supports the implementation of gender focused programme activities within the country.

· Guides the approach to gender mainstreaming and ensures it is responsive to programme needs.

· Develops relationship with gender specialists at HQ and country programs to share lessons learned and best practices.

· Ensures that specific donor requirements related to gender equality are well understood and implemented by program and other relevant teams.

Job Responsibility #2: Monitoring and Evaluation impact measurement, learning and reporting (25% of Time):

· In close coordination with the Program Manager and the Country Director, leads RTP’s advocacy and policy effort in the education sector by participating in national coordination forums as applicable national strategic planning for the education sector, relevant technical working groups and other key coordination platforms.

· Represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities.

· Regularly updates stakeholder analysis for the education sector and ensures that RTP is engaging with and is visible to the most influential actors in the sector.

· Coordinates research and advocacy interventions related to the program at national and international level, using data from school-level interventions to advocate for national-level policy development/implementation, in close coordination with the MELS/O.

· Leads and develops RTP’s analysis and best practices in education programming in the country and disseminates through documents and position papers with education stakeholders and within RTP at the regional and global levels.

· Provides technical inputs to regional and global strategies, policies and resources related to education programming to ensure that country experience and realities are well-reflected.

Job Responsibility #3: Capacity building/technical support and organizational development (20% of Time):

· Conducts capacity assessments and facilitates capacity building for country office staff and RTP partners to enhance their capacity, confidence and effective implementation of gender strategies, activities and the integration of gender equality in all projects and programs.

· Ensures identification and satisfaction of training needs of RTP country office and RTP partner staff on relevant standards and instruments for gender equality.

· Designs and implements demand-driven programme approaches and methodologies aiming towards capacity building, working in partnerships, policy analysis and advocacy.

· Designs and documents training modules and capacity building processes on gender mainstreaming, gender transformative programming and gender advocacy.

· In collaboration with HQ Gender Specialist and the human resources coordinator, develops and supports appropriate training and capacity building to ensure that the anti-harassment provisions in RTP policies as well as the Code of Conduct are respected by RTP staff.

Job Responsibility #4: Networking, partnerships and advocacy (20% of Time):

· Networks with gender focused professionals and institutions.

· Supports RTP’s policy advocacy and engagement with key government stakeholders on gender equality.

· Represents RTP in established gender focused foras, networks and conferences.

· Facilitates coordination with other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on gender, on strategic policy and programming issues.

· Establishes and strengthens gender focused technical partnerships.

· Advises on the development of communication to raise awareness concerning RTP’s engagement on gender equality.

Job Responsibility #5: Performs Other Duties (5% of Time):

· Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

· Master’s degree in Gender and Development studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

EXPERIENCE:

· 5 years’ experience in programme management, including a minimum of three years’ practical gender programme management experience (including gender mainstreaming, leading gender analysis).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

· Facilitation, negotiation and networking skills including facilitating change, innovation, initiating action and capacity building Excellent editorial skills.

· Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel Excellent knowledge and skills of gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in program development and planning.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):

· Experience in quality improvement

· Experience in strengthening civil society organisations

· Experience in coaching

· Knowledge/experience in child protection, gender mainstreaming and/or governance

· Knowledge of adult learning

· Knowledge of international donors

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Strategic and conceptual thinking ability

· Excellent relationship building and communication skills

· Ability to build commitment of others

· Good knowledge of analytical tools and skills particularly those that pertain to advice on gender issues and perspectives.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

· Ability to travel in-country and internationally is required

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Employment Start Date: Immediately

Contract Duration: Long term engagement based on performance and availability of funds

Right To Play is a child-safe/friendly organization, and screens applications for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We offer a women-friendly and family-friendly environment, that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support women in the workforce as well as to ensure a healthy professional life balance.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: MozambiqueHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “**Gender Specialist” and your name** in the subject line. We shall continue to receive applications until we find a suitable person for the role. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Right To Play is a child-centered organization.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.

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