Job Description

P.S: Please ensure that you fill in all details before submitting your application. Empty and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and helps within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors.  The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and South & Central), Kenya, Ethiopia Yemen, Djibouti, and South Sudan. 

Roles and responsibilities

The position Gender Officer is  responsible day to day implementation of Gender and inclusion related  activities in South and central Somalia, particularly Baxnaano Project in Hudur.

Generic responsibilities 

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.

• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.

• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.

• Ensure proper filing of documents on Office 365

• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.

• Management of project staff (Supervisors and Assistants and field monitors)

• Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of LFS CC projects (activities, budget, and project documentation)

• Day to day follow of progress in project implementation.

Specific responsibilities 

• Participate in the identification and registration of participants for the Baxnaano Project, ensuring the process is conducted efficiently and aligns with project guidelines and be a gender sensitive. 

• Conduct gender analysis to identify the needs, risks, and vulnerabilities of different gender groups in the project target communities.

• Develop and implement gender-sensitive strategies tailored to the specific project implementation context within relief and humanitarian programs. 

• Collaborate with program teams to ensure interventions address gender-specific challenges and enhance inclusiveness.

• Design and implement activities that promote women’s empowerment and access to resources.

• Engage with local communities, including marginalized groups, to promote gender equity and challenge harmful gender norms.

• Support the inclusion of diverse voices in program design and decision-making processes.

• Collect and analyze gender-disaggregated data to monitor inclusiveness and equity.

• Provide training to community members on gender sensitivity and inclusiveness.

• Develop tools and resources for gender mainstreaming in projects.

• Monitor compliance with gender and inclusion standards across all program activities.

• Prepare reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned related to gender and inclusiveness.

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in in gender and inclusiveness roles within a humanitarian or relief context, preferably in Somalia or similar settings.

• Proven experience in conducting gender analyses and designing gender-sensitive programs.

• Experience in a Humanitarian field context a strong added advantage.

• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills.

• Very good organizational and administrative skills

• Attention to detail.

• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• Strong team working and support role skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure with minimum supervision. 

•  Good task orientation and ability to follow actions through to completion

• Experience in recovery and resilience programmes in Somalia, particularly in Pastoralists and dry land zones. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Knowledge of Hudur contexts is desirable.

• Fluency in Somali and local languages in the area of operation

What We Offer:

• Duty station:   Hudur, Bakool Region

• Contract duration: Six months with possibility of extension.

• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 

• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.

• Ensure to attach your latest updated CV.

• Submit your application and CV in English.

• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.

• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.

• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.

• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

How to apply

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