Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 24 Jul 2015
Chemonics seeks a short-term gender specialist for the ongoing USAID- and U.K. Department for International Development (DFID)-funded Improving Reading, Equity, and Accountability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (I-READ) project. The I-READ project is a five-year, $134 million early grade reading project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project will work in at least 25 education sub-provinces across four target provinces to improve access to education and learning outcomes for girls and boys in the DRC. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:
- Create a gender analysis and gender implementation strategy for the project's first year (to be updated periodically in future project years)
- Conduct a gender analysis that will be used to develop the strategy to ensure that girls and boys benefit equally from project activities
- Identify triggers and mitigating factors that project staff will undertake to address gaps, monitor project implementation, and ensure that activities are addressing girls' and boys' needs in relation to equitable access and learning in safe environments
- Travel to Lubumbashi, DRC, in mid- to late July for approximately four weeks
Qualifications:
- Ability to conduct gender analyses for international donors; proven ability to apply results of gender analysis to programs
- Experience working in the education sector and applying gender analysis to education programs preferred
- Experience conducting focus groups and key informant interviews
- Experience in social and behavior change communications; behavior change communication; and information, education, and communication preferred
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills and ability to get along with others
- Knowledge of USAID gender regulations
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Good written and oral communication skills in French and English
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to GenderDRC@Chemonics.com by July 24, 2015. Please include gender specialist in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "gender specialist-I-READ" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
How to apply:
http://chemonics.com/OurJobs/JoinOurTeam/InternationalOpportunities/Pages/default.aspx