Gender Mainstreaming Officer
REF. : GMO0614 – Gender Mainstreaming Officer
Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, livelihoods and gender equality. Norlha currently has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In order to promote gender equality throughout all these projects Norlha is looking for a :
(Gender Mainstreaming Officer) (F/M)
Contract type : volunteer position or internship (part-time or full-time)
Mission
Ensure that gender perspectives are central to all activities of Norlha and that gender equality is guaranteed in all the projects.
Job description
1. Collaborate with the Department of Operations and Regional Office to ensure that gender issues are well integrated in all aspects of program design and implementation
2. Review and analysis of baseline studies conducted in the Himalayan region to assess their level of gender sensitivity
3. Develop concepts and approaches to provide all of the Norlha team with the skills and information they need to effectively integrate gender issues in their programs
4. Design and organize training workshops on gender mainstreaming for Norlha’s staff
5. Liaise with experts in gender mainstreaming from other organizations
6. Elaborate GM tools and assess the integration of gender dimensions throughout the organization and its activities
7. Create a culture of knowledge sharing and learning across the organization
Candidate Profile
• Master degree in Social Sciences, ideally in Gender Studies or Development Studies
• Strong engagement towards the welfare of women in developing countries
• Experience in international development (especially in social sector) strongly preferred
• Research experience in developing countries
• Skills/experiences in capacity building and development of organizational work processes
• Proficiency in reporting, analysis and synthesis
• Sound computer skills
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also French
• Good knowledge of and affinity with the Himalayas are a definite asset
• Highly motivated and dynamic personality, comfortable working autonomously and in a team, eager to take initiatives
Norlha offers
• The opportunity to play an active role in the life of vulnerable populations in the Himalayas
• Working in an enthusiastic, motivated and cohesive team
• The chance to show a high degree of autonomy, a great sense of responsibility, and a spirit of initiative
• Rewarding NGO experience
Other information
Duration and work time: Long term position : at least 6 months at 30% or more; Short term position : at least 4 months at 60% or more
Location : Lausanne, partial home-based work possible
Application process : Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org
Deadline for application: 28 July 2014
Expected start date : As soon as possible upon mutual agreement
Please note that this position is not paid.
We thank all those who apply, however, due to the large number of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
www.norlha.org
Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, livelihoods and gender equality. Norlha currently has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In order to promote gender equality throughout all these projects Norlha is looking for a :
(Gender Mainstreaming Officer) (F/M)
Contract type : volunteer position or internship (part-time or full-time)
Mission
Ensure that gender perspectives are central to all activities of Norlha and that gender equality is guaranteed in all the projects.
Job description
1. Collaborate with the Department of Operations and Regional Office to ensure that gender issues are well integrated in all aspects of program design and implementation
2. Review and analysis of baseline studies conducted in the Himalayan region to assess their level of gender sensitivity
3. Develop concepts and approaches to provide all of the Norlha team with the skills and information they need to effectively integrate gender issues in their programs
4. Design and organize training workshops on gender mainstreaming for Norlha’s staff
5. Liaise with experts in gender mainstreaming from other organizations
6. Elaborate GM tools and assess the integration of gender dimensions throughout the organization and its activities
7. Create a culture of knowledge sharing and learning across the organization
Candidate Profile
• Master degree in Social Sciences, ideally in Gender Studies or Development Studies
• Strong engagement towards the welfare of women in developing countries
• Experience in international development (especially in social sector) strongly preferred
• Research experience in developing countries
• Skills/experiences in capacity building and development of organizational work processes
• Proficiency in reporting, analysis and synthesis
• Sound computer skills
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also French
• Good knowledge of and affinity with the Himalayas are a definite asset
• Highly motivated and dynamic personality, comfortable working autonomously and in a team, eager to take initiatives
Norlha offers
• The opportunity to play an active role in the life of vulnerable populations in the Himalayas
• Working in an enthusiastic, motivated and cohesive team
• The chance to show a high degree of autonomy, a great sense of responsibility, and a spirit of initiative
• Rewarding NGO experience
Other information
Duration and work time: Long term position : at least 6 months at 30% or more; Short term position : at least 4 months at 60% or more
Location : Lausanne, partial home-based work possible
Application process : Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org
Deadline for application: 28 July 2014
Expected start date : As soon as possible upon mutual agreement
Please note that this position is not paid.
We thank all those who apply, however, due to the large number of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
www.norlha.org
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