PCU Gender Expert at Foundation Alliance for Africa (SAfA)

PCU Gender Expert at Foundation Alliance for Africa (SAfA)

 PCU Gender Expert at Foundation Alliance for Africa (SAfA)

Project Background and Description

The Foundation Alliance for Africa (SAfA) is an initiative founded by the Max und Ingeburg Herz Stiftungi, the Kühne Stiftung, the Rossmann Stiftung and the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung with the aim of effectively supporting development processes in Africa through stronger coordination and cooperation. This is achieved by combining their respective expertise in different sectors in the same project, thus unleashing significant added value towards the attainment of several Sustainable Development Goals.

The SAfA Tanzania project aims to support over 50,000 young men and women aged 15-30 in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya and Songwe regions, who are currently facing uncertain futures, to enhance their life prospects through improvements in education, income and health, and by creating a more youth friendly and youth inclusive environment. This is accomplished through a multisectoral project approach where three implementers combine their expertise and approaches to foster skills development for remunerative employment, enhance efficiencies of agricultural and medical supply chains, improve knowledge and access to Sexual and Reproductive Health services and strengthen youth acceptance and recognition as productive members in communities. The higher level of impact and sustainability expected from this integrated and holistic approach will be closely monitored through rigorous evaluation assessments. Experiences and learnings will enable ongoing local capacity development and improvements of these approaches for further scaling and replication in Tanzania and in other countries.

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU)

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) will be based at the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Tanzania, the lead organization in this consortium, office in Usa River.

The PCU is responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of the partnership project “Enhancing Livelihood Prospects for Young People in Tanzania”. Under the coordination of the PCU, the project is implemented by three local implementing partners, namely Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung Tanzania (DSW TZ), Kühne Foundation Tanzania (KF TZ) and Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Tanzania (HRNS TZ).

Job Title: PCU Gender Expert

Reporting 

The PCU Gender Expert reports to the PCU Manager.

Duty station 

The duty station will be the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) department within the HRNS TZ office in  Usa River, however, frequent travels to the project locations, Arusha and Kilimanjaro region in the  North and Mbeya and Songwe region in the South, are expected, also at short notice.

Job Purpose 

To provide strategic direction and support to the project in the development of a framework for  gender sensitive programming and mainstreaming and strengthening the capacity of the  implementers in its implementation. This will include working closely with the consortium members  and stakeholders in Tanzania and in coordinating and overseeing any external support.

Performance Areas and Key Responsibilities

Development of a gender mainstreaming strategy/plan

• Coordinate the implementation of a gender needs assessment.  • Lead on the design of a framework for gender sensitive programming. 
• Lead on the development of a gender mainstreaming strategy and a workplan to enhance gender sensitive project implementation.
• Develop a good understanding of the different government  bodies and other key stakeholders that address gender related issues.
• Consult and network with them and assess ways to align  and collaborate where possible.
• In collaboration with the PCU M&E Manager, review gender  related project indicators and targets. 
• Lead on the design and implementation of a gender advocacy  strategy.
• Conduct field visits and trainings in all project locations.

Capacity building

• Identify capacity building/training needs of consortium  implementation staff and train where required. 
• Identify capacity building/training needs of key stakeholders,  influential for the project, and train where required.
• Coordinate experience sharing events between IPs and with the  involvement of stakeholders if required.

Communication

• In collaboration with the PCU Communications Manager, manage  gender information flow to the wider sector players at national  and international level. 
• Ensure timely and consistent response to gender enquiries from  external stakeholders and other organizations.
• Ensure timely and consistent production of gender reports. • Support in the preparation of presentations and accompany IPs  to relevant donor and stakeholder visits if required.

Responsibility for other assigned duties

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the PCU  Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in development or related discipline.
• Competence in computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in working in a consortium with multiple partners.
• Experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights, including family planning service delivery.
• Experience in youth-led advocacy/civic engagement and development processes at different levels.
• Excellent command of English language, oral and written.
• Excellent knowledge of Swahili. Experience working with government institutions and/or non-governmental organizations supporting  gender.
• Familiarity with gender analysis tools and methodologies.

Personal Attribute: 

• Demonstrable attitude for teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Ability to be flexible in responding to changing work priorities.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, research and writing skills.

How to apply 

If you are interested in the position and feel you match the above qualifications and experience, we  welcome you to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter with salary expectations and preferred  date of commencement in English to: [email protected] by July 19, 2023.

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