Skills & Competencies required
Five years’ experience in gender in development, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, or a related field of social science.
Strong understanding of gender issues and their implications for agricultural development, including knowledge of gender frameworks.
Experience in project management in the public or private sectors.
Must be able to travel field area as required.
Job Profile
Collaborate with teams to implement the that promote gender equality and empowerment of women farmers in agriculture. This includes integrating gender-sensitive approaches into project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Based on the ongoing analysis and assessment, suggest adjustments to the project and make recommendations to develop, improve and/or modify the priorities, the strategies, and work plans of the project to ensure gender sensitivity.
Ensure the effective application of the Results Based Approach, and monitoring achievement of results on gender equality.
Provide training and capacity-building support to staffs, agricultural extension workers, farmers, and other stakeholders on gender-sensitive agricultural practices,
Engage with government agencies, local NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote gender equality and social inclusion in agriculture.
Contribute to knowledge generation on gender issues in agriculture. This may involve documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories, as well as disseminating findings through reports, and presentations.
Monitor and contribute to evaluate the impact of agricultural programs on gender equality outcomes. Collect and analyse data to assess progress, identify gaps, and inform adaptive management strategies.
Benefits:
Excellent opportunity to be part of Internationally renowned NGO.
On site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.
5 days week and flexible working hours.
Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.
Maternity and paternity leaves.
15 General Leaves in a year. Additionally, there are 16.5 earned Leaves which can be encashed if not availed. There are also 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays for all team members. There is Diwali break for 5 days ever year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.
Salary Will be commensurate candidate’s experience and qualification. The final decision on the selection of candidates will be with the selection committee being appointed by the CEO.