Gender Expert

Job Description

Title: Gender Expert

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Sirajganj

Salary: Tk. 70098 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 4 years

• Master’s degree in International Development / Relations, social sciences, public health, sociology, Women and Gender Studies

• 3 to 4 years

Minimum 3-4 years of fieldwork experience in implementing, managing, or providing technical assistance to programs, with a focus on gender mainstreaming and gender-focused initiatives.

Additional Requirements

• Females are highly encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated experience in providing technical leadership for the design and implementation of humanitarian and development programs aimed at advancing gender equality.

• In-depth knowledge of gender theories, concepts, and international frameworks related to gender equality and women`s empowerment.

• Strong understanding of social, cultural, and economic factors influencing gender dynamics.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing gender mainstreaming strategies.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills

• Good Motorcycle Driving with valid driving licence

Job Context

• Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Gender Expert for the " Rural Advisory Services for Women Empowerment (RAS4WE) Project"

• Job Title: Gender Expert

• Reports to: Government and Civil Society Advocacy Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to mainstream gender considerations across organizational activities, policies, and programs.

• Conduct gender analysis to identify gender-specific needs, gaps, and opportunities.

• Provide technical expertise on gender-related topics, including gender equality, women`s empowerment, gender-based violence, and other relevant areas.

• Develop training programs and materials to enhance staff and stakeholder understanding of gender-related issues.

• Monitor and analyse national and international policies and trends related to gender and advocate for policies that promote gender equality and inclusivity.

• Engage in policy dialogue and advocacy efforts to influence decision-makers and stakeholders for gender-responsive actions.

• Conduct capacity-building workshops and training sessions for staff and partners to enhance their knowledge and understanding of gender mainstreaming principles.

• Mentor and guide staff to integrate gender considerations into their respective areas of work.

• Increased capacity of all/relevant staff on strategies/guidelines/protocols/tools to mainstream gender equality.

• Support and work with Education Cluster to implement and build capacity on Gender in Education for the partners.

• Contribute to organizational learning on gender equality, ensuring that learning and evidence generated from our programs are distilled into succinct and compelling programmatic guidance and thought leadership.

• Contribute to the development, dissemination, monitoring and evaluation of innovative program quality tools and resources focused on advancing gender equality.

• Develop gender-sensitive indicators and tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of projects and programs on gender equality.

• Collect and analyse gender-disaggregated data to assess the impact of project interventions on women`s economic situation and empowerment.

• Build strategic partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and NGOs working on gender-related issues.

• Advocate for policy changes and initiatives that support women`s empowerment in the Char region.

• Conduct gender analyses to identify the specific needs, constraints, and opportunities for women in the Char region.

• Develop a comprehensive gender mainstreaming strategy for the project.

• Promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Salary

• 70,098.00 bd tk monthly with all benefits (gratuity, provident fund etc.) and 1 yearly bonus equivalent one month salary.

Compensation & other benefits

• As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.