The
Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central
Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit sub-regional organization of the National
Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of eleven countries: Burundi, D.R.
Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan,
Tanzania and Uganda.
ASARECA’s
mission is promoting economic growth, fighting poverty, reducing hunger and
enhancing resources through regional collective action in agricultural research
for development.
It
aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as
to enhance productivity, value added and competitiveness of the regional
agricultural system.
We
are seeking to recruit for a Gender Specialist
to steer implementation of the ASARECA gender mainstreaming strategy.
Reporting
to the Executive Director, the Gender Specialist will be charged with
implementation of the gender mainstreaming strategy and ‘Champion’ the process
in ASARECA.
Key
Tasks
- Support the strengthening of gender mainstreaming in ASARECA’s programmes and projects which includes use of gender criteria in project proposals, reporting and evaluation, and revision of the gender criteria where appropriate
- Develop, propose and undertake gender mainstreaming initiatives in the region including providing technical backstopping towards the development of a gender strategy in each of the NARI’s in the 11 ASARECA countries
- Support ASARECA and its partners to formulate gender responsive policies to enhance gender mainstreaming in agricultural research
- Identify and build capacity of gender quality assurance teams at appropriate levels in each NARS of ASARECA.
- Coordinate and maintain a close working relationship and strong communication channels with ASARECA stakeholders
- Serve as ASARECA’s contact point and partner with social and gender policy experts in the ECA region and consequently build a network for addressing issues of regional priority in relation to gender.
- Identify individuals who can be champions of change in partner organizations in order to enhance institutional commitment at ASARECA.
Qualification
and experience
The
person will have a University degree in Gender or Development studies, Social
sciences, Humanitarian studies or related field.
The
person will have 5 years progressive experience in application of gender mainstreaming
in programmes and projects in agricultural research for development in some or
all of the ASARECA member countries with proven qualities of synthesis and
strong ability to analyze, prepare and present written materials in excellent
English.
Knowledge
of French is desirable.
Remuneration
and other Benefits
The
remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar regional
organisations in Eastern and Central Africa. It includes a regionally
competitive salary and allowances for housing and transport, education for
dependent children, health insurance, gratuity and home leave.
Contact
To
apply please send a short application letter describing your professional
achievements and your CV with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail
below.
All
applications shall be marked: “PPG – Gender Specialist”.
E-mails
must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing
date is 5 PM on 8th July 2012
While
we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews
will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification.
People
Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
More
information about the position and the organisation is available at
http://www.asareca.org.
ASARECA
is committed to Gender Mainstreaming.