Support the coordination of Knowledge Management and Research initiatives:
Prepare and organize the gender profile focal points meeting.
Develop virtual content for the Africa website.
Promotes knowledge sharing within ESARO, including cross-country and cross thematic knowledge sharing through networks and communities of practice.
Conduct a study on The Status of gender equality in Universities in East and Southern Africa
Organize for the launch of the regional gender profile and identify, coordinate the participants, prepare presentations and talking points for the launch.
Create key messages for the infographics for the regional profile and collaborate with the communications team to ensure social media engagement and dissemination of the same.
Develop and compile quarterly data and statistics on thematic issues for quarterly knowledge series.
Contribute to and document new corporate knowledge sharing mechanisms.
Innovates and engages on new technology (multi-media) opportunities to receive, capture and share knowledge.
Support the development of online tools, surveys and other pilot projects, including those oriented toward collaboration and learning.
Dissemination of Knowledge products:
Develop publication dissemination strategies for the regional gender profile and the Status of gender equality in the universities report and ensure implementation.
Coordinate knowledge dissemination events for the regional profile and the status of gender equality in universities report.
Advise on dissemination formats that accelerate use and adoption of knowledge products.
Competencies
Core Values:
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to design qualitative and quantitative research projects.
Demonstrable gender research experience.
Excellent writing skills.
Solid familiarity with current Knowledge Management technologies, including social media-based systems.
Demonstrated capacity to strongly promote knowledge sharing and knowledge products and systems.
Good knowledge of gender issues and women’s empowerment issues.
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities.
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships with clients, demonstrating understanding of client’s perspective; anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.
Model and promote transparency, honesty and openness.
Demonstrate understanding of client’s perspective.
Required Skills And Experience
Education and Certification:
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in economics, gender, development studies, or in the field of social science or other relevant field.
Experience:
One year of relevant experience in development work, administrative or programme management/support.
Experience working on gender equality at national, regional and international levels is an asset.
Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required.
Experience in the use of ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Experience in supporting a team is desirable.
Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently.
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