Cowater International Gender Equality and Governance Specialist Jobs in South Africa
Summary of the Position
The Canadian High Commission in Pretoria requires the services of a Gender Equality and Governance Specialist to support its programming over a renewable term of 1-year. The Specialist will provide field level: (1) analysis (2) advice and technical support and (3) policy input on matters related to gender equality and inclusive governance relevant to Canada’s development assistance programs in South Africa, as well as in Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Namibia when requested.
Cowater International is supporting the Canadian High Commission in Pretoria to recruit a Gender Equality & Governance Technical Specialist in Gauteng province. As required by GAC, the Specialist will have a solid knowledge of general and specific gender & governance issues, a good knowledge of South Africa context, general knowledge of official development assistance principles, and a good knowledge of the Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP).
Scope
By providing field level analysis, adviceand technical support, and policy input relating to gender equality and governance to the Canadian High Commission in Pretoria, the Specialists efforts will support and strengthen the delivery of Canada’s international assistance programming in South Africa, as well as in Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, when requested.
The Specialist’s key responsibilities will include:
Sectoral analysis
Sectoral advice and expertise
Support to program and project planning & design.
Support to program & project monitoring & reporting.
Support to Canada’s engagement with relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Project-Level Technical Advice:
Provide written analysis and/or comments and technical services to facilitate the integration of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and/or on governance as a cross-cutting themes into projects, strategies, and programming across the South Africa development program.
Assist in identifying gender equality and/or governance programming opportunities fitting with Global Affairs Canada priorities (e.g., ODA program priorities) in country.
Review project proposals and advise project teams on the planning of projects to ensure they reach the highest possible level of gender equality integration.
Support integration of gender equality considerations in due diligence processes for planned projects.
Coach implementing partners on the development of gender-sensitive analysis, and corresponding results frameworks and budgets, and how to regularly monitor and report on these results frameworks.
Support gender-sensitive monitoring and oversight of operational projects—through field missions and review of (i) work plans, (ii) semi-annual and annual narrative and financial reports, (iii) mission/field reports; and (iv) any other documents produced by implementing partners—to understand how projects are progressing on the achievement of their outcomes and to identify areas for improvement, etc.
Participate in field monitoring visits and/or contribute to the preparation and content of Global Affairs Canada’s development team monitoring missions to observe program progress and conduct technical review and audits.
Program-Level Technical Advice:
Gender – Review and provide written analysis on emerging gender equality issues and challenges in the country, as well as on South Africa gender equality policies, strategies.
Governance – Conduct governance analyses that take into consideration the political, economic, social realities and constraints, emerging governance issues and challenges in the South Africa. For both sectors, outline linkages with Global Affairs Canada’s policy framework and country program priorities.
Identifies relevant approaches and opportunities to enhance linkages with other stakeholders and initiatives in South Africa on programming related to gender equality and/or governance.
Assist with program reporting on gender equality and governance key performance indicators.
Undertake any duties related to the gender equality and governance and sector in South Africa, as well as in Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Knowledge-Building
Support the dissemination at HQ and in the field of GAC policies, programming priorities and tools in support of governance and/or gender equality, especially with regards to best practices and lessons learned, and results-based management.
Provide advice to South Africa Development team on issues that need to be raised in policy dialogue and/or advocacy with government, other donors, civil society organizations, etc.,
Attend gender equality and/or governance related meetings and presentations as a resource person, contributing to knowledge sharing and policy dialogue.
Establish and maintain contacts within relevant Ministries, Development Partner Communities and other gender equality and governance stakeholders in South Africa.
Job Requirements
Education:
University degree in social anthropology, gender, sociology, international development/relations, or other field directly related to the substantive areas of this position. A post-graduate degree in relevant field is an asset.
Minimum Experience:
At least 8 years of field work experience implementing, managing, and/or providing technical assistance to programs in developing countries with a focus on gender equality and /or governance is required.
Required skills and experience
Significant demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of empowerment of women, human rights (e.g. LGBTQI), gender-based violence, sexual reproductive health, and rights, and/or governance.
Understanding of the social dimensions of the just energy transition is an asset.
Proven experience in conducting gender and/or governance analyses with key findings and actionable recommendations.
Substantial experience in design and monitoring gender equality projects and ensuring gender issues are integrated into all programs.
Strong understanding of gender equality concepts and demonstrated experience in applying gender-based analytical tools and conceptual frameworks to programming.
Support and provide relevant inputs in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating progress of gender / governance centred projects.
Previous experience in writing comprehensive reports on gender equality / governance aimed at informing programme design and implementation.
Demonstrated experience working on gender equality/governance policy and/or programmatic issues with national/local governments and/or civil society organizations (e.g., women’s rights organizations).
Developing and implementing conceptually innovative approaches to the provision of gender equality and governance technical expertise.
Knowledge and experience applying Results-Based Management (RBM) approaches, including experience with effective gender indicators and data collection considerations.
The following skills and experience will be an asset:
Experience in conducting Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), and/or in addressing gender inequality across the sectors addressed by the FIAP action areas.
Experience carrying out participatory gender-based analysis.
Experience in facilitating gender responsive stakeholder meetings.
Experience working with GAC and or other key donors in the region such as GIZ, USAID, EU, etc.
Competencies, Skills and Behaviours:
Ability to be strategic and entrepreneurial, and to foster a cultural environment of innovation and collaboration.
Ability to synthesize information from varied sources and analyze its relevance for different functions.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to contribute to research, monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.
Able to work independently while also working in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with a range of stakeholders and at all levels in an empowering way.
Advanced computers skills (Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe)
Language Requirements: The reporting will be written in English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Cowater International Gender Equality and Governance Specialist Jobs in South Africa
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