Gender Specialist at Preston Associates for International Development

Job Purpose

To support quarterly impact monitoring, preparation of annual impact reports, conduct related baseline work and specialized surveys. Will also collaboratively contribute to the co-creation of youth narratives, special reviews, internal rapid assessments, and evaluations as needed.

Knowledge of context

All applicants should:

• Be resident in Nigeria,
• Have the linguistic capacity to work in English and local languages.
• Understand the challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria, formal and informal settings in Nigeria, and in particular, a deeper understanding of the dynamics of dignified and fulfilling work for young people, their families, communities and the ecosystems.
• Have experience working with youth and marginalized populations, including methodological insights into how to meaningfully engage young women and men and other marginalized communities in youth-focused developmental efforts.

Management and coordination of Gender work

Applicants will be expected to:

• Have substantial experience in Gender programming and mainstreaming across sectors, programs, private sector and not-for profit players;
• Have experience in supporting programs, portfolios and developmental efforts to measure and generate impact results including the use of quantitative data and qualitative narratives;
• Facilitate the process of planning, provision of input and operational support on the integration of frameworks that promotes gender and ensures that crosscutting issues such as youth development, disabilities and the rights of minority and marginalized groups are considered and integrated in programme implementation;
• Have experience in supporting data aggregation, findings and reporting at national level;
• Work with the MEL plan to ensure linkage to reporting requirements where possible, and to build an evidence-base for gender programming interventions.

Qualifications and Experience
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• A post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline will be an added advantage

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience working for an international or inter-governmental organization
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong oral and written English skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and use good judgment

NOTE: This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

The selection exercise will be on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Only applicants whose profiles meet the advertised job requirements will be considered and only within the announced deadline.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply