Technical Officer - Gender at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Reports to: State team lead

Overview

• The Gender Technical Officer will work closely with the Gender Technical Advisor to implement Jhpiego-Nigeria’s gender inclusiveness strategy and gender related programs.
• Specifically, S/he will work with the RISE project team to ensure that RISE-Nigeria provides comprehensive and age-appropriate clinical post-GBV care that meets expressed needs of survivors including GBV prevention and male engagement activities where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on the implementation of PEPFAR priorities for gender equality and GBV programming on RISE project.
• Work with project teams to strengthen gender components of training, job aids and reporting or data collection tools at all levels
• Mentor and work with state teams to integrate gender strategies into their work, supporting Jhpiego gender equality interventions.
• Work with monitoring and evaluation teams to analyze and report on indicators measuring the outcomes and impact of interventions.
• Conduct supportive supervision to ensure that Jhpiego’s gender equality targets are being achieved across the states where projects are being implemented.
• Document processes and outcomes for integrating gender into programs
• Write periodic technical papers and donor reports on specific projects
• Present and share lessons, best practices and successes related to addressing gender equality on Jhpiego programs
• Maximize opportunities for increasing Jhpiego Nigeria’s gender equality portfolio of work and support new business development initiatives including resource mobilization and proposal writing.
• Provide administrative support on a range of activities implemented by the gender team, liaising with administrative, financial and procurement teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Gender Equality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field with 3+ years’ experience. Master's Degree in relevant field is desirable.
• Prior experience working in the field of gender-related projects with strong technical capacity and practical experience in designing and implementing gender-sensitive development programs
• Strong understanding of inclusion and mainstreaming issues and approaches
• Experience in working with high level counterparts and engaging with Government officials and other development partners.
• Previous work experience working in an iNGO / USAID funded projects is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to deal with project implementation; Sound and proven management skills and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively.
• Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of USAID and PEPFAR’s approach to gender quality and gender-based violence.
• Able to undertake frequent travel.
• A personal commitment to gender equality

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Problem-solving ability. Quick learner with practical, precise approach.
• Good team player
• Planning skills
• Plenty of initiative and can work unsupervised
• Knowledge of geography
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
• Writing skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Respectful, accountable, honest.