Key accountabilities
Lead /contribute to projects where gender is a component of the work through implementation of gender approaches and gender research
Carry out and provide tools and guiding questions to other staff to carry out gender context analysis at project start or before
Review and provide gender advice on project development, implementation and reporting primarily in Africa, but supporting across the organisation, with a particular focus on gender equity and women’s empowerment.
Refine and develop gender analysis and support tools to use during project implementation
Develop and maintain a gender knowledge base for gender mainstreaming good practice in relevant technical areas for dissemination to staff for professional development
Maintain awareness and knowledge of latest developments in fields of gender, women’s empowerment and youth engagement in agriculture and the environment
Carry out staff training and capacity building, as required, in gender and women’s empowerment
Represent CABI and promote our experience in gendered work through publications and conference attendance
Any other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Excellent understanding of gender issues across a variety of cultures and contexts
Experience in women’s economic empowerment approaches
Good ability to identify, obtain and analyse information from a variety of sources
Good ability to facilitate learning and professional development in others
Good organisational and research skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in integrating gender into projects and programme design and implementation, monitoring and reporting
Experience in design and use of gender tools and toolkits
Knowledge and experience of implementation of gender analyses and assessments
Knowledge and experience of implementation of women’s economic empowerment tools and research
Experience in business development targeting women, youth and vulnerable groups
Knowledge of the gender context and experience in women’s empowerment in across Africa
Minimum 7 years work experience in related fields (gender) including and not limited to International Development, program and business development.
Ability to work collaboratively within varied teams
Ability to work independently and flexibly
Ability to manage work load and meet deadlines
Ability to work well in a multicultural environment
Ability to travel on a frequent basis to CABI projects and programmes
Education & Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher education in social sciences, gender, rural sociology, anthropology from reputable or internationally recognized university.
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