Gender Consultant at Nuru Nigeria

Job Title: Gender Consultant

Activities

• Draft a proposal detailing the strategy and methodologies for delivering the gender awareness workshops, the inter-group dialogues and the advocacy and negotiation trainings.
• Design and submit a curriculum for each of the gender awareness sessions, detailing issue areas to be addressed and expected outcomes.
• Design and submit a moderation guide for the inter-group dialogues or delivering all awareness workshops, dialogues and training.
• Facilitate the gender awareness workshops for each of the groups listed in the implementation guide and the number mentioned.
• Facilitate the training workshops on advocacy, and negotiation.
• Moderate the dialogues between the groups listed in the implementation guide and the number mentioned.
• Develop pre and post workshop questionnaires.
• Documentation of the findings of the pre and post workshop assessments for all the trainings and dialogues
• Support the establishment of women community advocacy groups.
• Support the development of at least 10 advocacy plans to enable women engage community leaders and policy makers.
• Support the establishment of male gender champion clubs where possible.
• Submit a midterm report detailing activities, outcomes, challenges and recommendations, three (3) months into implementation
• Make contributions to the tools for the end of project assessment that will be conducted jointly by Nuru and GIZ.
• Application of the ‘Do no Harm Principles’ throughout the implementation period

Candidate Profile

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, gender studies or any related field.
• Post Graduate Qualification in Gender and Diversity or related fields is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience in designing and implementing gender and inclusion programming, conducting gender analysis, experience in gender mainstreaming and program work including field experience.
• Previous and traceable training Experience. Must have a demonstrable history of conducting training adaptable to trainers needs.
• Mandatory experience and passion for Gender Equality and Diversity Work
• Knowledge and experience in working with civil society are an advantage.
• Knowledge of Local Context and Cultural Sensitivities. Must understand the specific context and cultural nuances in Northern Nigeria.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, civil society organisations, and traditional leaders.
• Verifiable Extensive Experience. Demonstrated expertise in applying gender-responsive and gender-transformative approaches in Northern Nigeria.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 31st October 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”

Note
Non-discriminatory employment clause:

• Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age, disability or health status.
• The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant’s information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer.
• Please note that only suitable and qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.