Overview
The Gender and Civil Society Promotion Associate will support the implementation of the Annual Plan of Activities, focusing on gender mainstreaming, monitoring project implementation, and coordinating outreach activities.
Tasks Summary
- Analyzes needs for gender mainstreaming in rule of law and human rights issues.
- Ensures gender inclusiveness in rule of law activities.
- Oversees routine data collection processes for monitoring and evaluation.
- Coordinates preparation of periodic M&E reports.
- Designs, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of the Low Value Grants program.
- Collaborates with civil society organizations to identify needs and capacities.
- Provides technical support in development and deployment of legal framework for cooperation between Ombudsperson's Office and civil society.
- Supports Ombudsperson's Office in organizing monitoring visits.
- Coordinates activities related to assisting Ombudsperson's Office in effective dissemination of information.
- Provides technical support in developing and promoting adoption of legislative framework of dialogue between CSOs and justice sector actors.
- Supports national partners in conducting legal awareness campaigns.
- Ensures constant and systematic liaison with experts of Rule of Law Center (Finland).
- Liaises with relevant stakeholders to obtain support and guidance.
- Provides inputs for annual reports, work plans and other planning documents.
- Participates in dissemination of information on project activities.
- Supports Project Specialist in monitoring implementation of project outputs.
- Supports the project team in conducting advocacy and outreach activities.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years (with Secondary education) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in civil society promotion, women rights, gender issues, human rights protection, government, or related field is required.
- Previous experience with local and/or international CSOs is an advantage.
- Proven/previous experience in gender, CSO and M&E, analysis, research and studies.
- Proven experience in development of research papers and reports, publications and analytical notes.
- Experience with UN/UNDP projects and/or other international organizations in similar position would be an asset.
- Proven experience and knowledge of the country’s institutional framework and policies on civil society organizations, women rights, gender, NGO’s, human rights protection, access to justice, free legal aid would be desirable.
Qualification Requirements
- Secondary education is required.
- University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in gender studies, political science, international relations, legal studies, jurisprudence will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
