28 Aug Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality

  • Role: Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality
  • Position Type: Pro-Innovator Volunteer
  • Project: EMBRACE
  • Partner: ADRA Rwanda
  • Location: Nyabihu District, West Province, Rwanda
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Eligibility Requirements: Volunteer must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
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Youth Challenge International

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Over the past 25 years, YCI has supported youth-led initiatives and volunteer engagement with over 250,000 youth in 13 countries around the world. YCI’s programs are a unique and effective opportunity for individuals to participate in development programming. By combining the energy and skills of volunteers with local youth and partners, YCI provides volunteers with the opportunity to contribute to innovative programming while developing personal and professional skills.

 

The EMBRACE program

EMBRACE (Enhancing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health through Revitalized Health Services and Community Engagement) is a four-year program designed to improve the maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) of vulnerable women, girls and boys in Cambodia, Philippines, Rwanda and Burma. The program is funded by the Government of Canada and is being implemented through a consortium led by ADRA Canada in partnership Youth Challenge International (YCI) and the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre (HDC).

 

Position Details:

The EMBRACE project is seeking a results-oriented volunteer Gender Equality (GE) Specialist to ensure the effective implementation of gender transformative programming, donor compliance and evidence-based reporting. In consultation with the GE specialist at ADRA Canada, the Gender Equality Technical Coordinator will specifically support ADRA Rwanda in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the Gender Equality Strategy (GES) of the EMBRACE Project, but will also provide support to other country offices within the EMBRACE program as needed. The volunteer will be placed in the EMBRACE project office in Rwanda and will be working and living in the field for the duration of their placement. ADRA Rwanda is a faith-based organization and the volunteer will be expected to respect and reflect the values and lifestyle of the project while in the field. The volunteer will report to the Project Manager in Rwanda, and will be supported by the GE Specialist in Canada. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide GE orientation to project staff to equip them in mainstreaming GE. This includes orienting all staff and project teams in ADRA Rwanda’s GE policy and the ADRA Network Protection Policy.
  • In close collaboration with GE focal person(s), lead the project team in reviewing and providing feedback on the EMBRACE gender analysis report.
  • Lead the process of developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on a GE strategy.
  • Seek external support from women’s organizations, key female and male decision makers, leaders and allies where necessary.
  • Assess construction activities (health facilities/birthing rooms/waiting rooms) for accessibility for people with disabilities and inclusivity to encourage male inclusion in MNCH, thereby fostering ongoing participation.
  • Coordinate/provide training in gender sensitive facilitation skills for trainers, as well as trigger tools to emphasize the importance of generating a genuine dialogue/discussion on GE issues related to specific training topics.
  • Train staff and partners (especially Mother and Child Health Groups facilitators) in facilitating topics about GE. Topics include but are not limited to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
  • Review project documents to develop and provide GE technical inputs on operational documents such as training modules, etc.
  • Review project progress reports to ensure full compliance with GE policy and progress towards achieving GE results.
  • Review and develop training/IEC materials for the project to ensure that these are gender and context sensitive.
  • Analyze monitoring data and other information to capture progress on GE outcomes, indicators and targets and support project team in data analysis and annual work planning.
  • Provide in-country support and long distance support to other EMBRACE project teams to ensure achievement of GE commitments. This includes but is not limited to support in project implementation, capacity building, data analysis and annual work planning processes.
  • Coordinate GE committee meetings.
  • Any other GE related duties as designated by the EMBRACE Project Manager.

Desirable Academic Qualifications

  • An undergraduate or Master’s degree in Gender and Development/ Women’s Studies/ International Development and/or related field;
  • Certification or studies in rural development, community development, social work, and/or maternal and newborn child health.

Essential Professional Background/Competencies

  • 3-5 years of related work or volunteer experience in development projects with strong gender mainstreaming/women’s rights focus;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Gender Equality context in Rwanda;
  • Demonstrated knowledge in Results Based Management and reporting;
  • Familiarity with donor (e.g. Global Affairs Canada) compliance requirements and rights based programming;
  • Demonstrated ability to review, synthesize and analyze information/data with a gender lens and produce quality reports;
  • Demonstrated experience using participatory methodologies;
  • Proven ability in establishing priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail;
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
  • Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), and internet use;
  • Exceptional skills in building productive working relationships with team colleagues, field offices, and other partners;
  • Ability and willingness to work in rural areas and new cultural and professional settings;
  • A passion for social justice and community service delivery;
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to a challenging and high-pressure working environment and unpredictable workload.

Desirable Professional Background/Competencies

  • Experience conducting gender analysis, mainstreaming gender equality in programming, monitoring Gender Equality Results, and writing reports;
  • Knowledge of community development through a gender lens;
  • Experience living, working or volunteering abroad especially in Rwanda or other areas in Africa.
  • Working knowledge of French, Kinyarwanda or any Bantu language would be an asset

Important Information for Candidates

This is one-year subsidized skilled volunteer placement. YCI will provide the following for the volunteer:

  • Pre-departure training and debrief in Toronto (including travel and accommodation)
  • In-country orientation
  • Return airfare and visa/permit fees
  • Vaccinations allowance
  • Emergency medical and evacuation insurance
  • $1,200 CAD stipend to cover living allowance to cover accommodation, food, work-related communication and transportation

YCI does not cover the following:

  • Trip cancellation and interruption insurance (recommended)
  • Social activities
  • Personal travel

Application Instructions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please complete our volunteer application form. We thank all applicants for their interest, but will only contact those that have been selected for an interview. We will not accept any phone calls about this position.