SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER – GENDER

SADC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

[VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 3 of 2015]

BACKGROUND

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006).

The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.

It is following this background that Southern Africa Development Community Secretariat SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC Member State to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana:

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER – GENDER - JOB GRADE 4

Average package per annum: US$ 102,677
Main purpose of the position: To supervise, coordinate, facilitate and monitor Gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment initiatives with an overall goal to achieve gender equality and equity in SADC.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ensure harmonization and alignment of gender policies within SADC;
• Facilitate and coordinate gender and women's empowerment with a view to attain gender equality within SADC;
• Develop and coordinate programmes that mainstream gender issues in all Sectors;
• Develop and coordinate programmes to reduce violence against women & children within SADC;
• Develop and coordinate programmes that increase participation and control of economic resources by women within SADC;
• Develop and coordinate programmes that increase women participation in politics and decision making positions;
• Strengthen networking, communication, and information sharing by
reaching at least 50% of all stakeholders;
• Conduct research to monitor progress of implementation of gender
commitments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Social Sciences/ Development / Gender Studies

EXPERIENCE

10 years working experience in Gender and Development
8 years managerial work experience Working knowledge of regional and international Structures Project Management

COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership
• Communication and Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills

APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of the vacancy circular and provide the following details:

a) a short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position;
b) a detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
c) certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
d) duly completed SADC Application Form .

Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING

SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.

If you are results oriented, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.

N.B: Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for interview, will be contacted.

Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

For further details on the position that you want to apply for, SADC Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int

Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point (NCP) in your respective country. For Botswana NCP is the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.

For more information contact the following officers: S. Rabuti at 3950257 and Ms. L. Dinale at 3950693

Closing Date: 23rd January 2015

The applications should be addressed to

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning,
Private Bag 008,
Gaborone

or

hand deliver to office No: 3-12 Second Floor, Link Block.