Gender Specialist
New Delhi | Delhi
- Organization: Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
- Location: New Delhi | Delhi
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Closing Date: Closed
Job Description â Gender Specialist
Position: Gender Specialist
Location: New Delhi (South Extension)
Grade: Officer (or) Manager
Reporting to: Senior Director â Governance
Nature: Fixed Term Contract
Kind of engagement: Work from Office (onsite)
About LLF
Language and Learning Foundation (www.languageandlearningfoundation.org) is a New Delhi-based non-profit organization with the vision of enhancing equitable student learning, especially language and literacy development, through the professional development of teachers and teacher educators, building/sharing knowledge, and implementing projects in collaboration with state governments. LLF currently works with 7 state governments across the country.
About the programs:
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) is a New Delhi based non-profit organisation with the vision of enhancing equitable student learning, especially language and literacy development, through professional development of teachers and teacher educators, building/sharing knowledge and implementing projects in collaboration with state governments. LLF is a system-focused and impact-driven organization dedicated to addressing the foundational learning crisis in collaboration with the national and state governments in India. Over the past 8 years, we have improved foundational learning outcomes of 850,000+ children and classroom processes of 2,50,000+ teachers and teacher educators across 8 states. LLF currently works with 8 state governments across the country. To know more about the organisation, click here.
Position Summary:
The Gender Specialist will be responsible for integrating gender into project design and implementation, addressing gender disparities and delivering a high-quality, results-oriented program Strengthening girls' participation and learning in early grade classrooms
Roles and Responsibilities:
⢠Working in collaboration with the Program team, provide overall technical leadership to achieve results, ensuring that gender is integrated and aligned with overall project activities.
⢠Dimension I: Building a strong gender perspective within LLF - Building a gender-responsive organizational culture and governance that also equips and encourages staff to adopt proactive approach to inclusive programming.
⢠Dimension II: Building gender-inclusive programming in LLFâs work that impacts state FLN programs - Supporting academic institutions at state level in 5 states to develop gender inclusive learning and teaching materials and training programs for teachers and academic support staff.
⢠Dimension III: Demonstrating classroom level change that achieves better FLN learning for all with a focus on inclusive learning and teaching processes and gender equality - Demonstrating a scalable model of a gender inclusive classroom culture that helps achieve effective participation and FLN learning outcomes for girls and other children belonging to marginalized groups.
⢠Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation team for monitoring systems appropriately capture gender outcomes, monitor potential unintended consequences, and assist program staff and partners to take corrective action, as needed.
⢠Coordinate design and facilitation of gender training for project staff, partners, and other key stakeholders, and ensure partners understand how gender is integrated into the projectâs overall approach and implementation.
⢠Conduct gender analysis and assessment related to the program activities.
⢠Ensure results of gender analysis are incorporated into implementation plans.
⢠Facilitate quarterly learning and work planning sessions with staff to assess results and adapt approaches to be responsive and reflective of learning.
⢠Provide technical assistance, support, and information to government officials.
⢠Represent the project and LLF to donors, local and national government entities, local NGOs, and the local business community as needed.
⢠Management of events and publications on gender issues.
Educational Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Educational Qualification:
⢠Masterâs degree (or equivalent) in a social sciences, economics, gender issues, or other development-related fields.
⢠Specialized studies on gender.
Skills and Experience:
⢠A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development, focusing on gender programming, part of which has been in the field, with experience on gender equality and womenâs rights.
⢠Experience working with a variety of stakeholders related to gender equality and womenâs empowerment, including Governments and partners as required
How to Apply:
Interested persons may apply through this Link: https://forms.gle/TAaXWnfG8qzLdT9b6 with latest CV and a covering note indicating current and expected salary by 15th November 2023. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
LLF is an equal opportunity employer. Women and differently abled persons are encouraged to apply.
Position: Gender Specialist
Location: New Delhi (South Extension)
Grade: Officer (or) Manager
Reporting to: Senior Director â Governance
Nature: Fixed Term Contract
Kind of engagement: Work from Office (onsite)
About LLF
Language and Learning Foundation (www.languageandlearningfoundation.org) is a New Delhi-based non-profit organization with the vision of enhancing equitable student learning, especially language and literacy development, through the professional development of teachers and teacher educators, building/sharing knowledge, and implementing projects in collaboration with state governments. LLF currently works with 7 state governments across the country.
About the programs:
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) is a New Delhi based non-profit organisation with the vision of enhancing equitable student learning, especially language and literacy development, through professional development of teachers and teacher educators, building/sharing knowledge and implementing projects in collaboration with state governments. LLF is a system-focused and impact-driven organization dedicated to addressing the foundational learning crisis in collaboration with the national and state governments in India. Over the past 8 years, we have improved foundational learning outcomes of 850,000+ children and classroom processes of 2,50,000+ teachers and teacher educators across 8 states. LLF currently works with 8 state governments across the country. To know more about the organisation, click here.
Position Summary:
The Gender Specialist will be responsible for integrating gender into project design and implementation, addressing gender disparities and delivering a high-quality, results-oriented program Strengthening girls' participation and learning in early grade classrooms
Roles and Responsibilities:
⢠Working in collaboration with the Program team, provide overall technical leadership to achieve results, ensuring that gender is integrated and aligned with overall project activities.
⢠Dimension I: Building a strong gender perspective within LLF - Building a gender-responsive organizational culture and governance that also equips and encourages staff to adopt proactive approach to inclusive programming.
⢠Dimension II: Building gender-inclusive programming in LLFâs work that impacts state FLN programs - Supporting academic institutions at state level in 5 states to develop gender inclusive learning and teaching materials and training programs for teachers and academic support staff.
⢠Dimension III: Demonstrating classroom level change that achieves better FLN learning for all with a focus on inclusive learning and teaching processes and gender equality - Demonstrating a scalable model of a gender inclusive classroom culture that helps achieve effective participation and FLN learning outcomes for girls and other children belonging to marginalized groups.
⢠Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation team for monitoring systems appropriately capture gender outcomes, monitor potential unintended consequences, and assist program staff and partners to take corrective action, as needed.
⢠Coordinate design and facilitation of gender training for project staff, partners, and other key stakeholders, and ensure partners understand how gender is integrated into the projectâs overall approach and implementation.
⢠Conduct gender analysis and assessment related to the program activities.
⢠Ensure results of gender analysis are incorporated into implementation plans.
⢠Facilitate quarterly learning and work planning sessions with staff to assess results and adapt approaches to be responsive and reflective of learning.
⢠Provide technical assistance, support, and information to government officials.
⢠Represent the project and LLF to donors, local and national government entities, local NGOs, and the local business community as needed.
⢠Management of events and publications on gender issues.
Educational Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Educational Qualification:
⢠Masterâs degree (or equivalent) in a social sciences, economics, gender issues, or other development-related fields.
⢠Specialized studies on gender.
Skills and Experience:
⢠A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development, focusing on gender programming, part of which has been in the field, with experience on gender equality and womenâs rights.
⢠Experience working with a variety of stakeholders related to gender equality and womenâs empowerment, including Governments and partners as required
How to Apply:
Interested persons may apply through this Link: https://forms.gle/TAaXWnfG8qzLdT9b6 with latest CV and a covering note indicating current and expected salary by 15th November 2023. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
LLF is an equal opportunity employer. Women and differently abled persons are encouraged to apply.
This vacancy is now closed.