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Job Description
FH Ethiopiais a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the The Heartbeat. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow Gods call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal and external candidates to apply for the following position:
Position: Gender Officer
Duty Station: Wayu Tuka (East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region)
Duration of Contract: One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: March 29, 2024
Job Summary
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provide advice and contribute on targeting of women and other marginalized groups
2. Conduct periodical gender analysis considering other marginalized groups to identify their specific needs
3. Gather and document project ideas related to Gender and marginalized groups and feed into the organizational planning processes
4. Provide technical advice to the project manager and other staff in the area of gender and marginalized groups inclusion
5. Ensure that outputs and outcomes indicators are gender responsive
6. Promote gender integration at all stages of the project
7. Ensure that data disaggregated by sex, age and other marginalized groups (ethnic groups, religion, language, etc) in survey and all monthly, quarterly and annual program activity reports
8. Ensure gender activities are implemented as per the Annual Activity and Budget Plan approved by the project;
9. Work closely with the Agriculture and Livelihood Technical sector on how to improve women economic and social empower
10. Identify capacity gaps of FH, government and other partner organizations staff and provide trainings based on the identified gaps
11. Actively develop networks and partnerships with internal and external actors including local government offices
12. Participate in relevant partners meetings to collaborate and share learnings for better performance and benefit targeted communities
13. Cooperate with partners on assessingGBV prevalence and its influence on the life of the community and work closely with relevant organizations on addressing GBV
14. Facilitate the establishment of dialogue groups to contribute for transformation of negative traditional culture and norms which prevailed and affects communitys life
15. Prepare quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) and submit on the due date
16. Based on the annual activity and budget plan, make regular field visit to beneficiary households and furnish monitoring reports to the project manager for timely decision making.
17. Produce case studies, best practices and success stories regularly and submit to the line manager and other relevant department
18. Actively engaged on end line evaluation to generate and document lessons learnt and success of women and marginalized groups.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Gender Responsibility
Be aware of the stereotypes about womens and mens capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.
Be able to describe how gender issues relate to ones job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.
Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve
Within each project and department, discuss FHs Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.
Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.
In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more gender-friendly, organizationand implement the recommendations
Safety & Security Responsibility
Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.
Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.
Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.
Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;
Abstain from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.
All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;
Job Requirements
Job Level Specifications
Full agreement with FHs Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
Strong Interpersonal skills,
Good facilitation skill
Analytical skill
Emotional maturity,
Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Experience
3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting
Education/Certifications
BA in Development & Gender Studies, Sociology or relevant field of study.
Distinguishing Competencies
Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.
High level of initiative taking.
Language
Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility
Community Development Workers
How to Apply
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org
Candidates MUST refer the position title Gender Officer on the subject line of their email and applications.
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title "Gender Officer".
Applicationsshould be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
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