Gender and Community Engagement Specialist
Djibouti
- Organization: FHI 360 - Family Health International
- Location: Djibouti
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Gender and Community Engagement Specialist
FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Gender and Community Engagement Specialist based in Djibouti.
Project Description
The anticipated Djibouti Early Grade Reading Program will support the Government of Djibouti to improve early grade reading outcomes for students, through the primary result areas of improved reading instruction, teaching and learning materials, and community engagement.
Position Description
The Gender and Community Engagement Specialist has overall responsibility for supporting the design implementation of activities that increase parental and community engagement to support student reading, with a focus on promoting gender equity in access and learning outcomes. He/she is responsible for implementing a gender strategy at all levels of the project, and provides programmatic and technical support to the project team on effective integration of gender considerations. S/he will work with the materials development, teacher professional development, and M&E teams to ensure integration of gender elements in professional development activities and in teaching and learning materials. He/she will also design outreach tools and campaigns to promote reading and community involvement in schools. This individual will work closely with community-based organizations to support the implementation activities to develop accessible services that impact children’s ability to read and learn.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in education, communications, or related field required;
- At least 5 years of experience engaging community members and developing and implementing behavior change communications strategies required, preferably in early grade reading;
- At least 3 years of experience in activities to promote gender equity in education;
- Experience engaging community members, school-management committees, parent-teacher committees, NGOs, and government stakeholders to support reading improvements;
- Working familiarity of current best practices in Djibouti for community mobilization to support reading improvements;
- Demonstrated experience supporting education-related national campaigns, preferably in reading;
- Familiarity with varying forms of information dissemination (such as radio, print, and mobile platforms);
- Ability to conduct assessments required;
- At least five years of demonstrated excellence in a management position, preferably including direct supervision of professional and support staff, and quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables is required;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French required.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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