Gender, Social Inclusion, Youth and Safeguarding Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in in social work and social administration, social sciences preferably development studies, gender studies or any other relevant discipline. Those who hold master’s degree will have an added advantage.
  

• 5+ years’ experience in an NGO at field level in Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding.
  

• Practical experience in implementing Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding projects in ASAL regions , especially in fragile ecosystem.
  

• Experience in youth skilling and business start -up
  

• Prior experience working in the integration of gender and youth considerations in livestock and agri-related value chains, or skilling for employment is projects preferred.
  

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with donors, government, local organizations, youth groups, Refugees, organizations working with persons with disabilities and other program partners and stakeholders.
  

• Proven experience leading gender and social inclusion in the entire project cycle phases.
  

• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development and deep understanding and experience in consortia management.
  

• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
  

• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion in all aspects of work.
  

• Willingness to travel to all program locations in the 15 project ASAL counties in Kenya.