The Association for
Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is
a not-for-profit subregional organization of the National Agricultural Research
Institutes (NARIs) of eleven countries: Burundi, D.R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
It aims at increasing
the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to enhance
productivity, value added and competitiveness of the regional agricultural
system.
Gender Specialist
We are seeking to recruit for a Gender Specialist to steer implementation of the ASARECA gender mainstreaming strategy.
Reporting to the Executive
Director, the Gender Specialist will be charged with implementation of the
gender mainstreaming strategy and ‘Champion’ the process in ASARECA.
Key Tasks
- Support the
strengthening of gender mainstreaming in ASARECA’s programmes and projects
which includes use of gender criteria in project proposals, reporting and
evaluation, and revision of the gender criteria where appropriate
- Develop,
propose and undertake gender mainstreaming initiatives in the region
including providing technical backstopping towards the development of a
gender strategy in each of the NARI’s in the 11 ASARECA countries
- Support
ASARECA and its partners to formulate gender responsive policies to
enhance gender mainstreaming in agricultural research
- Identify and
build capacity of gender quality assurance teams at appropriate levels in
each NARS of ASARECA.
- Coordinate
and maintain a close working relationship and strong communication
channels with ASARECA stakeholders
- Serve as
ASARECA’s contact point and partner with social and gender policy experts
in the ECA region and consequently build a network for addressing issues
of regional priority in relation to gender.
- Identify
individuals who can be champions of change in partner organizations in
order to enhance institutional commitment at ASARECA.
Qualification and experience
- The person
will have a University degree in Gender or Development studies, Social
sciences, Humanitarian studies or related field.
- The person
will have 5 years progressive experience in application of gender
mainstreaming in programmes and projects in agricultural research for
development in some or all of the ASARECA member countries with proven
qualities of synthesis and strong ability to analyze, prepare and present
written materials in excellent English. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Remuneration and other Benefits
- The
remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar regional
organisations in Eastern and Central Africa.
- It includes
a regionally competitive salary and allowances for housing and transport,
education for dependent children, health insurance, gratuity and home
leave.
Contact
To apply please send a short application letter describing your professional achievements and your CV with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below.
All applications shall be
marked: “PPG – Gender Specialist”.
E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on 8th July 2012
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug or to apply online www.kazijobs.com
More information about the position and the organisation is available at http://www.asareca.org. ASARECA is committed to Gender Mainstreaming.
