Gender Advisor at Crystal Recruit

Job Description

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Responsibilities

Support the Human Security Cell in all aspects of our client’s Gender and Civilian Protection-associated issues and activities. Work as part of an integrated team, and collaborate with colleagues on common activities within the Human Security portfolio. Provide technical expertise on Gender and Human Security programming. Coordinate the design, development, administration, and delivery of Gender and associated Human Security activity training materials for the organization and its partners. Implement, review, and monitor the Human Security and Gender Policy towards full institutional mainstreaming of Gender and the WPS Agenda, Civilian Protection, and essential humanitarian principles. Build cordial working relationships with, and represent the organization to external interlocutors, partners, and UN/AU PSO Troop/ Police Contributing Countries. Adhere to the organization’s policy and programming whilst conducting the appropriate administrative action to ensure the smooth delivery of Gender and associated Human Security courses. Routinely support the input into the client’s Report and Returns process. Support and input to the Monitoring and Evaluation process. Support the capture of Gender and associated Human Security activities within the organization’s Communications Policy and outputs. Support the delivery of internal Gender and associated Human Security training to BPST(A) personnel to maintain organizational competencies. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Gender, Human Rights, Peace, and Security, or related discipline. Working knowledge of fundamental human rights, humanitarian law principles, and/or matters of civilian protection in multi-dimensional Peace Support Operations. Demonstrable knowledge of UK Gender policies, strategies, and programs including PSVI, Women, Peace & Security, and the International Development (Gender Equality) Act . Broad experience in developing and delivering training, including integrating gender into training and other activities across Africa. In-depth knowledge of Human Security and Gender issues including Women’s Peace and Security, conflict-related sexual violence, Children and Armed Conflict, Protection of Civilians, and fundamental humanitarian principles. Experience as a Gender or Civilian Protection Officer, preferably working in a civ-mil-pol environment with mission experience with the UN/ AU and other international stakeholders. Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the Horn of Africa, preferably with the African military. Strong communication skills and ability to present information clearly in English, both verbally and in writing. Experience in using Monitoring and Evaluation tools. Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritize and multitask. Flexibility. Significant travel is expected.