Program Officer, Gender Wanted at AGRA

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AGRA is seeking to recruit an exceptional and experienced individual to fill the position of Program Officer - Gender. The position will be based in Nairobi and will report to the President of AGRA.

Specific responsibilities:

· Conducting reviews of AGRA strategies, proposals, grants and providing recommendations for gender integration and the inclusion of women in the implementation of programs;

· Assisting AGRA management to assess and identify gender knowledge needs and gaps in its programs;

· Supporting Directors and Program Officers to ensure context-specific gender differences and constraints have been considered in the development and implementation of all programs and grants;

· Developing and executing an overall strategic action plan for gender mainstreaming in consultation with AGRA stakeholders;

· Coordinating training activities and developing a suite of tools for gender mainstreaming for AGRA staff based on identified needs;

· Developing and managing a set of grants to enhance gender equity in agricultural research, markets and policies complementary to AGRA’s programs; and

· Advising on the establishment of and coordination of a gender task force in AGRA.

Key Qualifications:

· A Master of Science degree in Social Sciences or an advanced degree in Agricultural Sciences;

· Seven (7) years experience in providing pragmatic and technical support in social and gender issues in complex institutions, preferably in research and economic development organizations;

· Proficiency in using data and evidence to support gender-responsive grant making is a requisite;

· Experience using socio-economic and gender analysis frameworks will be an added advantage;

· Excellent oral, written and reporting skills as well as good computer skills; and

· Proficiency in English; a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

Applicants who responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.

New applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number POG - 01/10 on both the application letter and envelope. To be considered your application must be received by 19th February 2010 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
"Kirungii", Ring Road, westlands
P.O.Box 400092 00100 Nairobi

Tel: (254 20) 423 000
Fax: (254 20) 444 8966
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke