Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial support for local NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise. For its Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta, Hivos seeks qualified candidates for the position of:
Title : Gender Expert
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : Consultancy contract until 31 December 2015
Functional context
The role of the Gender Expert is to play a leading role in mainstreaming gender into all activities of the Green Domain (Renewable Energy, Food, Landscapes) in Hivos ROSEA. This is done by contributing to proposals, as well as to implement gender equity policy through gender mainstreaming by documenting and researching gender issues related to sustainable development, environmental issues, and access to resources.
Title : Gender Expert
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : Consultancy contract until 31 December 2015
Functional context
The role of the Gender Expert is to play a leading role in mainstreaming gender into all activities of the Green Domain (Renewable Energy, Food, Landscapes) in Hivos ROSEA. This is done by contributing to proposals, as well as to implement gender equity policy through gender mainstreaming by documenting and researching gender issues related to sustainable development, environmental issues, and access to resources.
Furthermore, by strengthening capacity of staff and project team members to integrate gender analysis, issues, and equity by developing approaches and methodologies for integrating gender issues in Green projects and initiatives; organising training to develop the capacity of staff and partners to understand and analyse gender issues and integrate gender equity; and providing technical input into Green Domain action areas, and partner activities. The gender expert also assists in developing gender sensitive M&E instruments.
The Gender Expert will promote gender equity development through networking with selected like-minded organizations working to promote gender equity, advocate for gender equity in development and environmental policies and strategies; and support women's empowerment and leadership in development activities with as main focus:
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative of Hivos programmes.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit:
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Gender Expert') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Gender Expert will promote gender equity development through networking with selected like-minded organizations working to promote gender equity, advocate for gender equity in development and environmental policies and strategies; and support women's empowerment and leadership in development activities with as main focus:
- Identify and document gender issues related to the Green Domain.
- Contribute to implementation of the gender equity policy through gender mainstreaming; support Green action areas in conducting gender analysis, and develop gender methodologies, conceptual frameworks, approaches, and monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Develop knowledge sharing products and participate in advocacy initiatives.
- Organise and contribute to workshops on gender approaches for staff and partners.
- Work as a team player to support other activities and promote institutional goals.
- Work in a team and communicate well with the colleagues/PO/PM.
- Develop instruments to integrate gender in all Green proposals.
- Integrate gender mainstreaming in existing Green programmes/projects when appropriate.
- Prepare gender awareness programme for team members and partners.
- Prepare a dedicated gender monitoring system for all Green programmes/projects
- Where appropriate, develop a ToT programme for trainers to efficiently apply the monitoring system throughout the whole cycle from the design phase, implementation until the evaluation and phasing out phase.
- Develop manuals on gender mainstreaming in Green programmes.
- Coordinate and contribute to knowledge development on Gender through collecting and assessing documents on Gender, gathering good practices and lessons learned, action research, inquiries and pilot projects, etc.
- Contribute to dissemination of results and sharing of information through website articles, presentations, contributions to brochures, travelling exhibit, etc.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of gender sensitive monitoring systems.
- Advise on opportunities with donors and in the Indonesian society to apply gender sensitive activities.
- S2 social science or equivalent.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in gender mainstreaming in development programmes/projects.
- Extensive knowledge of the challenges with respect to gender mainstreaming, preferably within RE and/or Food programmes.
- Experience in capacity building (training), mentoring and knowledge development.
- Experience in coordination of research activities and Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Proven project design and writing skills, also in English.
- Be a good listener who can identify gender issues and bring these into discussion in the work environment and among team members.
- Have good knowledge and experience in the use of participatory planning and advisory methods.
- Be committed to gender values.
- Have computer competency.
- Be willing and able to travel regularly.
- Be self-motivated and able to take responsibility.
- Be able to take the initiative in gender integration and mainstreaming in programmes/projects.
- Be able to express views clearly.
- Have strong relational skills; be open minded, self-controlled, a self-learner, creative and flexible.
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative of Hivos programmes.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit:
- A cover letter expressing motivation for the position.
- A CV, no more than 4 (four) pages, that highlights how the candidate meets the expected qualifications.
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Gender Expert') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
