Gender Expert at Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)

Background

• Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is planning to pilot the application of a Radio Internet System to support climate-smart agriculture in technical assistance titled RANETA (Radio and Internet for Climate Smart Agriculture) in Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria. RANETA is a unique exploitation of the Radio and Internet to afford rural communities the opportunity to leverage technology and radio, which has widespread use in rural communities to build the resilience of smallholder agricultural practitioners, promote wider use of agrometeorological services to improve data availability, climate forecasting, early warning, adaptation planning, and decision making in the agricultural sector.
• In the medium and long term, this project aims to reduce climate risks in agricultural production, thereby improving food supply and livelihood security.
• As such, Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is currently seeking to engage a Gender Expert on a contract basis to support a climate-smart agricultural project.

Responsibilities

• The Gender Expert will work closely with the program manager and Technical Leads to ensure that principles of gender equality and social inclusion are integrated into all aspects of project design and implementation.
• S/he will provide programmatic and technical support to the project team, government counterparts, and other stakeholders on the effective integration of GESI considerations, specifically emphasising the equity and inclusion of marginalised groups such as women, youths, and PLWDs.
• Conduct gender analysis and planning, ensuring that project activities consider and address the specific needs and challenges of different genders and marginalised groups.
• Work closely with the program manager to ensure the strategic integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations into all project design and implementation aspects.
• Interact with local stakeholders to collect and evaluate data related to gender dynamics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the social context.

Qualifications and Required Experiences

• Master's Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Gender, or other relevant education is a requirement.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of gender equality and gender mainstreaming is a requirement.
• Formal training in gender analysis and gender planning and demonstrated expertise in mainstreaming gender in projects and programs is a requirement.
• Excellent abilities to interact with local stakeholders, collect and evaluate data, and transform the information into high-quality documentation tangible to the target audience are highly desired.
• Experience with the use of project management software (e.g., Clickup, Slack, etc) is desirable.
• Hausa Language skills are a requirement.

Required Personal Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, consensus-building, and negotiating skills are essential.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Knowledge of the sustainability agenda and its relationship with business. Must possess a strong interest in driving corporate action on sustainable development. Must have an international and innovative outlook and mindset.
• Computer/Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with the use of project management software (e.g., Clickup, Slack, etc) is desirable.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive relationships with key decision makers by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; responds to questions, concerns, and requests from executives; meets timeline for delivery of services to a client.
• Research and Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to conduct research effectively and assemble this information in a timely manner. Proven critical thinker with strong analytical skills. Ability to explain complex information in a clear, concise, and practical manner. Exceptional attention to detail that demonstrates an ability to evaluate complex information or problems to find a precise and digestible solution.
• Communication and Language Skills: Advanced communication skills, including outstanding written and spoken English skills that enable him/her to communicate professionally and confidently. Ability to interact with a broad set of businesses and present over the phone, virtually, and in person. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately. Ability to communicate persuasively in written form to help engage at scale. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Exceptional attention to detail, including tailoring language, tone, and content to match various audiences. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing
• Ability to engage and manage strategic stakeholders, including government, implementing partners, academia, and the private sector.