Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparent elections and more. Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel in conflict and post-conflict environments. To deliver a high degree of service, innovative theories of change and solid project evaluation, Creative is divided into four program divisions: Education Communities in Transition Economic Growth Cross Function Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has been a results-driven organization. In the area of education, for example, since 2000 Creative has trained nearly 390,000 teachers in new strategies, approaches and pedagogical techniques. About 45 percent of the teachers are based in Africa. Thanks to the support of international clients, multilateral donors and the private sector, Creative has active programs in 20 countries-from Honduras to Tanzania and Yemen to Cambodia. Since its founding, Creative has undertaken projects in more than 85 countries. Today, the Creative counts on a professional staff of more than 1,000 people around the world who are committed to working with officials, nongovernmental organizations and community members to realize the positive change they seek.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 8 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Project Management
The Senior Gender & Inclusion Advisor will lead role improving the quality and relevance of GESI activities related to activities in the program.
REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The Senior Gender & Inclusion Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance on gender and social inclusion across project objectives and activities. Provide analysis on gender and social inclusion.
- Develop a robust GESI strategy with specific recommendations tailored to project objectives; identify activity level gender and inclusion related indicators.
- Conduct staff and partner training sessions tailored to how proposed interventions strengthen project objectives and results.
- Identify and engage relevant local stakeholders to support GESI work and assist in socializing interventions. Facilitate GESI analysis and maintain ongoing monitoring and evaluation of gender focused initiatives and activities.
- Ensure project’s gender equality and social inclusion strategy is implemented in compliance with project work plan and client expectations.
- Point of contact for the project on GESI and represent the project in related activities.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social sciences, social work, education, inclusive education, or related field.
- At least eight years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least five in donor-funded gender programming.
- At least four years of direct supervisory experience required.
- Prior experience organizing, implementing, and reporting on GESI education indicators.
- Experience with GESI and education programming.
- Demonstrated excellence in communications and interpersonal skills.
- Political savvy to interact effectively with numerous ministry institutions and senior-level national and subnational-level government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged environments, across different cultures and communities, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed upon timelines.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in similar role.
- Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
- Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
- Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Creative Associates International on hq-creative.icims.com to apply
