Key Responsibilities
Support the Human Security Cell in all aspects of the organization's Gender and Civilian Protection associated issues and activities.
Work as part of an integrated team, collaborating with colleagues on common activities within the Human Security portfolio.
Provide technical expertise on Gender and Human Security programming.
Coordinate the design, development, administration and delivery of Gender and associated Human Security activity training materials for the organization and its partners.
Implement, review and monitor the organization Human Security and Gender Policy towards full institutional mainstreaming of Gender and the WPS Agenda, Civilian Protection and essential humanitarian principles.
Build cordial working relationships with, and represent the organization to external interlocutors, partners and UN/AU PSO Troop/ Police Contributing Countries.
Adhere to the organization's policy and programming whilst conducting the appropriate administrative action to ensure the smooth delivery of Gender and associated Human Security courses.
Routinely support the input into the Report and Returns process.
Support and input in the organization's Monitoring and Evaluation process.
Support the capture of Gender and associated Human Security activities within the organization's Communications Policy and outputs.
Contribute to the organization's Lessons Learned and Lessons Identified process for continuous improvement.
Support the delivery of internal Gender and associated Human Security training to the organization's personnel to maintain organizational competencies.
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in law, Gender, Peace and Security or related discipline.
Working knowledge of fundamental human rights, humanitarian law principles and/or matters of civilian protection in multi-dimensional Peace Support Operations.
Demonstrable knowledge of UK Gender policies, strategies and programmes including PSVI, Women, Peace & Security and the International Development (Gender Equality) Act 2014.
Broad experience of developing and delivering training, including integrating gender into training and other activities across Africa.
In-depth knowledge of Human Security and Gender issues including Women Peace and Security, conflict related sexual violence, Children and Armed Conflict, Protection of Civilians, and fundamental humanitarian principles.
Experience as a Gender or Civilian Protection Officer, preferably working in a civ-mil-pol environment with mission experience with the UN/ AU and other international stakeholders.
Experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the Horn of Africa, preferably with African military.
Strong communication skills and ability to present information clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Post-graduate degree in Gender, Human Rights, International Law, Peace & Conflict Studies or related field.
Experience of using Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.