JOB OPPORTUNITY

Internal/External

Reference No:  REC/ 021 /24

Job title:           

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor

Location:          Based at Head Office with frequent field travel

Reports to:Head of Safeguarding, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion and Protection

Number of Posts01 (one)

Closing date:   April-15-2024

If the inherent capacities of vulnerable people are developed, the systems in which they live and work are strengthened, and positive global action is catalyzed, then communities facing crisis, poverty, and exclusion will achieve greater resilience and well-being.Source: GOAL’s theory of change

About GOAL

 GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

 About the Position:

 Resilient wellbeing will be achieved through inclusive global and local societies that protect and care for the wellbeing of all people especially the most vulnerable and marginalized. For GOAL ET, gender equality and social inclusion (including a focus on age, and other social dynamic factors such as disability) are key elements crosscutting all projects and programs.  GOAL ET strongly believes that Project activities must be implemented in impartial and non-discriminatory ways to promote the inclusion, protection, safety, dignity and integrity of girls, boys, women, and men.

 Key Performance required.

·        To lead GOAL Ethiopia’s Organisational Approach to GESI

·        To mobilize resources for GOAL Ethiopia’s portfolio development in GESI

·        To provide technical Support and Capacity strengthening on GESI

·        To lead evidence generation and documentation (Research and Learnings) related to GESI (Values in practice)

Job Requirements

JOIN US

 Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:

 ·        BA/MA in an area related to Gender, Inclusion, Social Science, Development, Humanitarian Studies or other related field with 5 years of progressive experience for BA holders and 3 years for the MA holders, preferably in NGO environment.  

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on gender and inclusion in humanitarian and development projects / organizations.

·        Demonstrable experience driving and undertaking/implementing gender and inclusion analyses, and gender-transformative programming approaches and methodologies. 

·        Experience of working collaboratively with partners (local and national government and communities and international agencies) with a participatory approach. 

·        Good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead, train and inspire a team and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and build relationships at all levels. 

·        Proven experience and ability in participatory methodologies.

·        Strong training and facilitation skills. 

·        Strong knowledge and application of gender, inclusion, Protection and safeguarding issues. And, demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and cross-departmental initiatives on GESI

Language requirement

·        Ability to speak English, Amharic, and other Ethiopian languages.

 Desirable quality, skill and competence

          Experience in GESI related research.

• Good communicator to a range of audiences –written and verbal.

• Highly proficient in MS Office suites, including Outlook and Office 360 suite.

• A strong commitment to learning and development –for themselves and their team.

• Self-motivated, highly organized, positive attitude, resilient, willing to learn new skills.

• Assertiveness, Active Listening, Ability to Follow Instructions, Commitment, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Negotiation and Flexibility Requirements (Person Specification)

 Note: The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

  REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

·        GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

·        A chance to develop tangible experience.

·        Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter.

 ·        Applicants can directly apply online using THIS LINK

 GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.