GENDER SPECIALIST POSITION

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff include experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. Currently, we are seeking qualified professionals for the following positions to serve for an anticipated USAID-funded assistance activity-Comprehensive Community HIV Prevention Program for Key & Vulnerable Population (CP2) in Tanzania. Availability of any position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.

3. Gender Specialist – based in Dar es Salaam

Position Description: Responsible for leading integration of gender sensitive programming targeting Key and Vulnerable Populations which includes young girls 15 - 24 in accordance with global best practice, donor requirements and FHI 360 requirements.

Responsibilities include:
• Guiding implementation of the gender strategy in program implementation and lead gender-related monitoring and evaluation; providing technical assistance to the team and partners to ensure gender transformative approaches are integrated into all interventions;
• Engaging with the GoT, CSOs and community on the implementation of the HIV and SGBV community dialogue-to-action agenda and related community strengthening activities;
• Designing and delivering realistic and pragmatic gender strategies and programming interventions that will lead to positive gender equality outcomes;
• Integrating gender equality considerations in Results-Based Management monitoring and reporting methods;
• Tracking and reporting against gender equality results; develop Terms of Reference, undertake or commission gender equality reviews and audits;
• Reviewing and providing technical feedback on results and project reports to donors to ensure quality and compliance with gender policy and progress toward achieving gender equality results;
• Developing tools, frameworks and resources to enable better gender integration in the project;
• Identifying successful practices in the project that can be showcased in publications, communication materials and conferences.
• Preparing communication materials that highlight the project's gender equality programming, successes and lessons learned.

Position Requirements:
• Master's Degree in public health, social and behavioural science, social work, community development or a related field, with specific emphasis on community-level health promotion and/or education;
• Seven (7) years' experience working in the field of public health and community engagement with progressively increasing responsibility;
• Demonstrated experience designing, managing and implementing community-level health promotion programs in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders;
• Experience in building community competency and capacity for improving health and social outcomes;
• Demonstrated skills in utilizing participatory methodologies for designing, planning, implementing and evaluating local level activities;
• Strong organizational skills including task and time management;
• Demonstrated experience in areas such as grant management, training, team building, program development and problem solving;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host country government counterparts and civil society organizations;
• A Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and ME;
• Effective English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in both English and Kiswahili;
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit his/her vision to partners and colleagues.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues surrounding public health issues in Tanzania.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates may please submit applications, CV/Resume to:
a) Human Resources Department, FHI 360,
P.O.Box 78082 Dar es Salaam

b) Register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org.

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