Gender Specialist at Centre for Communication and Social Impact

• The Gender Specialist will play a key role in ensuring that gender considerations are effectively integrated into CCSI’s programs, policies, and operations.
• The role involves providing technical expertise, developing strategies, and implementing initiatives to promote gender equality and empowerment within the communities CCSI serves.
• The Gender Specialist will report to the Director of Programs and will work closely with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of CCSI’s work are gender-sensitive and contribute to the advancement of gender equity. 
• This position is central to CCSI’s commitment to promoting gender equality and ensuring that all programs are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all genders. The Gender Specialist will play a critical role in advancing CCSI’s mission. 

Responsibilities 

Gender Integration and Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive gender strategy that aligns with CCSI’s mission and goals.
• Ensure that gender perspectives are integrated into all program designs, implementation plans, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams to ensure gender-sensitive approaches are consistently applied.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Design and deliver training sessions and capacity-building activities on gender issues for staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Build the capacity of program teams to effectively analyze and address gender-related challenges within their specific contexts.
• Develop training materials and resources that support the integration of gender equality principles into CCSI’s work.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Work with the M&E team to develop gender-sensitive indicators and tools for monitoring and evaluating program impacts on gender equity.
• Conduct gender audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of gender integration in programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure that data collection and analysis processes incorporate gender-disaggregated data to accurately measure program outcomes for different genders.

Advocacy and Partnership Development:

• Advocate for gender equality within CCSI and with external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community groups.
• Build and maintain partnerships with organizations and networks that focus on gender issues to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing.
• Represent CCSI in gender-related forums, working groups, and conferences to promote the organization’s gender equity efforts

Business Development:

• Support the business development efforts in its bid to write award-winning and compelling proposals
• Lead on developing components that demonstrate an understanding of Gender constructs and framing, positioned with a diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Support the development and implementation of organizational policies that promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence and discrimination.
• Ensure that all CCSI policies and practices are aligned with national and international gender equality standards and frameworks.
• Guide gender-related legal and regulatory requirements to ensure organizational compliance. 

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight CCSI’s gender integration efforts and impacts.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in gender integration to inform future programming and policy development.
• Contribute to donor reports by providing detailed information on gender-specific outcomes and achievements.

Qualification 

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in gender programming, gender mainstreaming, on gender mainstreaming preferably within the international development or non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of gender equality principles, frameworks, and tools, including familiarity with national and international gender policies.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing gender-sensitive programs and interventions.
• Excellent facilitation and training skills, with the ability to build capacity and raise awareness on gender issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and address gender disparities and barriers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in advocacy and partnership development, with a track record of successfully engaging with external partners on gender issues.

 Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience working in a multicultural environment, with an understanding of gender dynamics in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, particularly in the context of gender-sensitive indicators and data collection.
• Familiarity with gender-focused funding mechanisms and experience in writing proposals for gender-related projects.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis and reporting.