Senior Gender & Protection Specialist at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Gender & Protection Specialist

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Senior Gender & Protection Specialist will lead the integration of gender and protection considerations into humanitarian and development programs.
• This role involves developing strategies, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with international standards to promote gender equality and protect vulnerable populations.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in child protection and gender empowerment, focusing on addressing critical issues such as PSEA, child marriage, gender-based violence, and adolescent girls empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct gender and protection analyses to inform program design and implementation.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on gender and protection for staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure gender and protection principles are integrated into all stages of the project cycle.
• Strengthen capacity of staff and stakeholders through training and support to address gender and protection issues.
• Create and disseminate resources to support gender and protection integration.
• Collaborate with external partners ( including NGOs, government agencies, and donors) and participate in relevant coordination forums and working groups.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to gender and protection in project implementation.
• Develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures to prevent and respond to protection issues.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and donor reports focusing on gender and protection.
• Support fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities related to gender and protection.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies on gender and protection.
• Develop and oversee programs that reduce child marriage and support girls’education and empowerment in Northwestern Nigeria.
• Ensure programs are integrated with protection measures and education systems to support adolescent girls, both in school and out of school.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field.
• Certifications in child protection, gender mainstreaming, and project management.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in gender and protection within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of international standards and frameworks related to gender and protection.
• Expertise in developing program strategies, including community-based protection and gender norm change initiatives.
• Excellent proposal writing skills with experience in creating concept notes and proposals for international donors.
• Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
• Deep understanding of the local context and cultural sensitivities in Northwest Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter (not more than one page) detailing why they are qualified for this position to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note:

• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
• Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various project locations.