The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana.
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,
Position: Program Officer – Gender
Specific responsibilities will include:
- 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 organisations;
- 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 on or before 23rd February 2010 addressed to:
Director – Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Ltd
“Kirungii”, Ring Road, Westlands
P.O. Box 40092, 00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254 (0) 20 423 0000, +254 (0) 20 444 1344
Fax: +254 (0) 20 444 8966
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
For more information, applicants can visit www.agra-alliance.org.
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