Saturday 22 July 2017

Gender Specialist

Creative Associates International
 Description     
Gender Specialist - CVE
Communities in Transition Division
Position Location:           Tanzania

Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Position Summary:
Creative is pursuing a UNDP funded activity to conduct a study on Community Perceptions of Security and Violent Extremism in Tanzania, specifically in Zanzibar, Mwanza, Tanga, Pwani, Lindi and Mtwara. The study will improve understanding of the local context, establish baseline indicators for project work in the target areas, and establish the broader monitoring and evaluation framework and regime for all activities of the first phase of UNDP’s project implementation.

LOE: 35 days
Anticipated Start Date: August 2017

Position Summary:
Creative seeks a Gender Specialist with strong experience in women, peace and security issues. The Specialist will work closely with the team to develop gender responsive survey instruments and participate in the analysis and drafting of the final report including recommendations for the quantifiable gendered indicators/proxy indicators for the project and its M&E framework. This is a part-time consultant position, estimated at 50-75 percent level of effort.

Reporting & Supervision:
The Gender Specialist will report to the Team Lead based in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with the development of a study design and gender responsive survey instruments;
Assist with the identification of key drivers of radicalization and violent extremism in the target communities;
Assist with three project deliverables (inception report, draft report, and final report)
Travel throughout Tanzania will be required

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, peace studies or related field;
Minimum five (5) years’ experience demonstrating strong technical expertise in gender analysis and gender integration;
Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, principles and techniques to manage qualitative and quantitatve gender analysis and ability to design, conduct and apply gender sensitive indicators
Tangible reference of previous similar assignments required;
Understanding of contemporary thinking on radicalization and violent extremism;
integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics), impartiality);
Promotion of the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards;
Strong communications skills;
IT competencies at least in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet; and
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili is required.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Position contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.
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Qualifications
Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, peace studies or related field;

Experience
5 YEARS

Company Name
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL

Apply To
Humana resource Department

Dar es salaam
Country
Tanzania

Email

Deadline
After 2 weeks


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