Work with Gender Action
Programs Associate
Gender Action seeks an energetic, pro-active Programs Associate. The Associate, who will report to the President, will take the initiative on coordinating and managing several programs.
Indicative Tasks:
- Coordinating and managing multiple projects
- Researching, analyzing and conducting advocacy to promote integration of gender dimensions into IFI investments and partner organization activities
- Conducting monitoring and evaluation of IFI project outcomes and partner outputs
- Representing Gender Action in coalitions and developing and maintaining collaborations, networks and campaigns with partner organizations
- Delivering capacity building to partner organizations and at public workshops
- Drafting content for informational materials
- Supervising interns
- Supporting fundraising
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
US WORKING PAPERS: We regret that we cannot consider applicants lacking US working papers. Please do not apply if you lack US working papers
- Advanced degree, preferably with a focus on gender and international development
- Experience working on Gender Action's key themes, such as climate change, extractive industries, reproductive health, gender-based violence, food security, and post-conflict reconstruction
- Exceptional research, analytical, writing and speaking skills in English
- Proficiency in other languages preferred, especially French and/or Spanish
- Robust monitoring and evaluation skills
- International experience working on women's rights, gender equality, and social justice
- Familiarity with international financial institutions and non-profit organizations
- Strong skills in designing and delivering training
- Strategic thinker and planner
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work flexibly on changing priorities
- Capacity to meet targets and deadlines
- Collaborative working style
- Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases
- Passion for women's and broader human rights
- Willingness to travel
Candidates meeting the above requirements should send a one page cover letter and resume to jobs@genderaction.org with Programs Associate in the subject line.
We thank all who apply but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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