{"id":7438,"date":"2020-10-05T15:10:26","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T13:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cm\/?post_type=emplois&#038;p=7438"},"modified":"2020-10-05T15:10:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T13:10:26","slug":"gender-equality-and-inclusion-specialist-plan-international","status":"publish","type":"emplois","link":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/recrutements-emplois-stages\/2020\/gender-equality-and-inclusion-specialist-plan-international\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender Equality and Inclusion Specialist-Plan International"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jobDisplayShell\">\n<div class=\"jobDisplay\">\n<div class=\"jobTitle\">\n<h1 id=\"job-title\">Gender Equality and Inclusion Specialist<\/h1>\n<div class=\"applylink pull-right\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-large btn-lg apply dialogApplyBtn \" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.plan-international.org\/talentcommunity\/apply\/621994301\/?locale=en_GB\">Apply now \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"job-date\" class=\"jobDate\" lang=\"en-GB\" xml:lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>25-Sep-2020<\/p>\n<p id=\"job-location\" class=\"jobLocation \" lang=\"en-GB\" xml:lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"jobGeoLocation\">Yaounde, CE, CM<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"job-company\" class=\"jobCompany\" lang=\"en-GB\" xml:lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>Company:\u00a0<\/strong>Plan International<\/p>\n<div class=\"job\">\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Header<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children\u2019s rights and equality for girls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We believe in the power and potential of every child. However, these are often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. In addition, it is girls who are most affected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We support children\u2019s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. Moreover, we enable children to prepare for \u2013 and respond to \u2013 crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">ROLE PROFILE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"GridTable3-Accent21\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Title<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\">Gender Equality and Inclusion Specialist &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Cameroon nationals ONLY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Functional Area<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\">Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Reports to<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\">Program Implementation Manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Location<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\">CO, Yaound\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Travel required<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Effective Date<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">01\/11\/2020<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Grade<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">ROLE PURPOSE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The gender equality and inclusion specialist will work with the programs and operations teams to deliver Plan International\u2019s commitments on Gender equality and Inclusion to transform the life of girls and their families as set out in the global and Country Strategy for Cameroon in line with 100 million reasons. The post holder will provide technical leadership on programs and operations maximizing on the opportunities presented by Plan\u2019s strategy to design and implement pertinent and context specific approaches on gender transformation through the nexus of humanitarian and development efforts to promote children\u2019s rights and gender equality. Also, the incumbent will ensure that Plan\u2019s country strategy and commitments on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) is institutionalized.<\/p>\n<p>Under the general guidance of the Program and Implementation Manager (PIM), the Gender and Inclusion Specialist will position Plan International as NGO partner of choice for promoting gender equality and protecting children\u2019 rights through programming and evidence-based influencing work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide leadership within and outside Plan International on Gender programming, design, implementation and monitoring as well as develop clear and realistic conceptual thinking, guidance, tools, and build capacities<\/li>\n<li>Acts as a key member of the Extended Country Management\/Leadership Team, providing effective gender equality and inclusion guidance for all programs and operations.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for technical leadership on gender equality and inclusion across Plan International Cameroon programs, functions and operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">ACCOUNTABILITIES<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Technical: Program Design<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsible for development of technical guidance, checklists and tools on gender equality and inclusion for all programs; thematic and sectoral areas that support project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a thorough internal and external gender equality and inclusion analysis to support strategic plan review and program review work.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct regular Gender equality and Inclusion reviews to inform the management on areas of progress, challenges, opportunities and recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>Support staff to develop gender transformative projects and programs in line with Plan International Cameroon Country strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate development of gender transformative approaches and program models applicable to the context of Cameroon.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for conducting Gender Equality and Inclusion self-assessment and review as a basis to develop Gender equality and inclusion policy and Action Plan and monitor implementation of the same.<\/li>\n<li>Promote feminist leadership and advice management in introducing gender sensitive HR systems and work place culture.<\/li>\n<li>Develop easy to use relevant tools and guidance on gender transformative work throughout the project cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute in the development of specific gender equality and inclusion messages for communications for attitudinal and behaviour change on gender equality.<\/li>\n<li>Team-up with SHRH program Lead to strengthen our program for girls\u2019 rights to decide.<\/li>\n<li>Promote and lead the understanding of global policies on GEI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Technical: Capacity building of staff and partners<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop a comprehensive staff and partners capacity building plan and content on gender equality, Inclusion appropriate for all categories of staff and partners.<\/li>\n<li>Pilot gender transformative initiatives for scaling up and influencing.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for development and implementation of capacity building, training, coaching, learning plan on gender equality, inclusion and gender transformation for all Plan International Cameroon staff and partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Portfolio Management<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Budget management: the post may have budget oversight responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Ensure administrative and project management and follow up selection of implementing partners<\/li>\n<li>Put in place a monitoring and evaluation mechanism for activities and prepare reports<\/li>\n<li>Lead the celebration of important events, IDG, DAC\u2026.as well as leading girls advocacy campaigns in collaboration with influencing and communication unit<\/li>\n<li>Preparing, commission, review reports, case studies, videos and learnings in line with Knowledge Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Default\">\n<p class=\"Default\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Networking<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively identify relevant networks, forums, and platforms on gender equality and represent Plan International Cameroon at national, regional and global level.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen Plan\u2019s representation in various forums and platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ensures that Plan International\u2019s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International\u2019s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">DEALING WITH PROBLEMS\/RISKS<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Support staff on how to deal with resistance challenging social norms.<\/li>\n<li>Analyse feedback from staff and stakeholders on the issue of gender transformation approaches to identify risks and mitigation measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">KEY RELATIONSHIPS<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A member of the Extended Country Management Team: collaborating with other functions \u2013 Influencing &amp; Communication, sponsorship, finance, SRHR, programs, operations to ensure that gender equality and inclusion are embedded in all processes and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Regionally; A member of the WACAH Gender and Inclusion Network meeting: supporting colleagues and drawing on the support they can offer.<\/li>\n<li>Globally; Relates to International Gender and Inclusion group (GIG) for technical support on Global Policy, best practices and standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>External<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Member of the country Gender Thematic Group (GTG) for mutual learning exchange, represent and profiling Plan\u2019s work in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Establish working relationship with Government institutions, especially ministry of Women Empowerment and the family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Relevant knowledge and experience;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A post graduate degree in Social Sciences development study or related field<\/li>\n<li>A professional qualification and membership in related associations and societies.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in Gender Equality and inclusion, diversity programming with orientation to various sectoral programs (Education, Livelihoods, protection etc..).<\/li>\n<li>Clear exposure to Emergency contexts and emergency response programs.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated\u00a0 relevant progressive experience in similar posts with\u00a0 International NGO<\/li>\n<li>Deeper understanding and technical knowledge of the various global discussions and standards on Gender equality and Inclusion, Human rights and Child Rights frameworks and trends.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated mastery of CEDAW regulations and reports pertaining to Cameroon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent written and spoken English and French skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience in planning, design and implementation of integrated humanitarian and development programmes<\/li>\n<li>Strong advocacy, influencing, and negotiating skills to bring about change and providing support from a distance<\/li>\n<li>Excellent skills in writing funding submissions<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytic skills and critical thinking.<\/li>\n<li>Able to work with a wide range of staff across offices and departments<\/li>\n<li>Communication \u2013 excellent negotiation and influencing skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behaviours<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Behaves consistently in approach to work<\/li>\n<li>Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which they are responsible together with the team<\/li>\n<li>Balances future vision with practical delivery<\/li>\n<li>Build and promote effective team and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Develops mutual trusting relationships with complex partnerships that have excellent business outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Sets a strong learning culture within the organisation<\/li>\n<li>Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations<\/li>\n<li>Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly<\/li>\n<li>Tolerant of difference &#8211; cultural sensitivity in relation to its impact on HR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">PLAN INTERNATIONAL\u2019S VALUES IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We are open and accountable<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation<\/span>\u00a0for all children, girls &amp; young people<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We strive for lasting impact<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We work well together<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.<\/li>\n<li>Develops trusting and \u2018win-win\u2019 relationships with funders, partners and communities.<\/li>\n<li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are inclusive and empowering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.<\/li>\n<li>Develops trusting and \u2018win-win\u2019 relationships with funders, partners and communities.<\/li>\n<li>Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This post is based in CO.<\/p>\n<p>Travel:\u00a0 Approximately 30% to Program Areas and Project Offices and other travel when required<\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Heading1nonumber\"><em><span lang=\"EN-GB\">[Please delete as applicable]<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mid Contact: Occasional contact with children<\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">NEXT STEP:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">To apply for this job, kindly click on \u00ab\u00a0Apply\u00a0\u00bb. Your application should include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A cover letter<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br \/>\n<strong>Location: Yaounde \u2013 CAMEROON<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Closing date: October 10<sup>th<\/sup>, 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">This position is for Cameroon nationals ONLY.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Male candidates with high passion for gender equality issues are highly encouraged to apply<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity.\u00a0 Only applications received in French or English, will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Plan international has a child protection and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"applylink pull-right\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-large btn-lg apply dialogApplyBtn \" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.plan-international.org\/talentcommunity\/apply\/621994301\/?locale=en_GB\">Apply now \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children\u2019s rights and equality for girls. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[436],"tags":[1217],"villes":[140,136],"contrats":[234],"diplomes":[212,159],"louma_meta":{"emploi_title":"Gender Equality and Inclusion Specialist-Plan International","emplois_employeur":2828,"emplois_date_publication":"2020-10-05","emplois_heure_publication":"","emplois_date_cloture":"2020-11-05","emplois_heure_cloture":"","emplois_experience_min":"2","emplois_experience_max":"3","emploi_email":"https:\/\/jobs.plan-international.org\/job\/Yaounde-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Specialist-CE\/621994301\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois\/7438"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/emplois"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois\/7438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7438"},{"taxonomy":"villes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/villes?post=7438"},{"taxonomy":"contrats","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contrats?post=7438"},{"taxonomy":"diplomes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/diplomes?post=7438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}