Gender Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology, or a related field is required.
  
• Master’s Degree in Gender, Development Studies, Social Studies or relate discipline is highly preferred.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience integrating gender equality and social inclusion in rural, pastoral, agricultural, or market-based development programs is required.
  
• Strong facilitation, community engagement, and stakeholder management skills are required.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel within Kenya, especially to pastoral counties.
  
• Knowledge of the agri-food sector, particularly livestock markets, is highly preferred.
  
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili required, proficiency in a Kenyan local language spoken in pastoralist counties is highly desirable.