Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 57 projects in 32 countries.
Gender Manager, Kenya/East Africa
We are currently seeking a Gender Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded East Africa Trade and Investment Hub project (TIH). The project’s primary focus will be to spur economic growth through promotion of an enabling environment for trade and investment; it will build upon prior investments in order to increase regional trade competitiveness. This program will provide expert technical assistance to help farmers and firms, through private sector associations, efficiently meet market requirements of quality and volume and succeed in the regional and international market place. To achieve this objective, technical components will include improving the enabling environment for regional trade; enhancing the integration and competitiveness of regional value chains; and increasing international and regional trade.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all gender activities under the project and closely collaborate with all other partners involved
- Advise the program in developing strategies and plans to improve the economic participation rate of women involved in formal trade
- Develop and implement strategies for gender equality and expanded opportunities for women and girls
- Analyze and report on project progress; ensure that gender program components are results-oriented.
- Prepare and conduct trainings on gender topics for staff and beneficiaries; collaborate with other staff to ensure gender is integrated properly throughout the program areas and is in accordance with USAID’s gender strategy
Qualifications:
- A university degree in sociology, gender studies, economics, agriculture economics or a related field required
- At least five years of progressively responsible work experience demonstrating experience conducting gender analysis and gender integration programming, including on-the-ground participatory approaches to research
- Understanding of USAID’s gender and value chain techniques and approaches
- Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
- Strong English language written and oral communication skills are required
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55465361D43515B7E59192F77571A6807627B4D . No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
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