Ethiopia: Gender Advisor, Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP), Ethiopia - Ethiopia

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We are currently recruiting for a Gender Advisor who will ensure a gendered approach throughout the Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) assessments, planning and implementation that takes into account the differences in men’s, women’s, boys’, and girls’ roles in the community context, as well as the intergenerational and gendered inequalities that exist within a household. The Gender Advisor will work closely with the DFAP team in Ethiopia, the government, local authorities, and other key stakeholders to address gender-related differences, needs and inequalities, and ensure a direct, comprehensive approach to dealing with them in the DFAP programming and in accordance with the Gender Core Competencies.

Among other gender-related objectives, the Gender Advisor will be responsible for ensuring and/or promoting in the DFAP activities the equitable participation by men, women, boys and girls and the reduction of gender inequalities to achieve nutritional outcomes and strengthen resilience to food insecurity. The Gender Advisor will ensure that USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy, Food for Peace gender guidance, ADS 205, and other relevant gender principles, policies and regulations will be applied consistently throughout the DFAP initiative. The Gender Advisor will also advise and ensure that gender-based violence (GBV) and female empowerment will be addressed in the DFAP activities.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in gender/women’s studies, international development, health, nutrition or related area preferred.


• Minimum of five years of relevant experience working on problem assessments related to nutrition, livelihoods, food security, DRR and/or WASH programs.


• Proven ability to apply gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches on DFAP initiatives or on programs similar to DFAP initiatives.


• Demonstrated ability to work with host government and partners in implementing a complex project in the field under challenging circumstances.


• Significant knowledge of gender principles as they relate to livelihoods, , nutrition and resilience for community-based programs.


• Significant knowledge of the health and nutrition system in Ethiopia, specifically as it relates to government policies, programs and partnerships addressing the needs of food security.


• Experience in gender-based programming with substantial understanding of and commitment to equality and equity issues and mainstreaming.


• Experience working on similar USAID or other donor-funded programs; familiarity with USAID regulations and policies preferred.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required.


• Ethiopian nationals encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should apply directly through the website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page. Please select “Search U.S. Jobs” and then choose location as Ethiopia.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.