Job opportunity, Cameroon: CHRDA urgently needs the services of a Gender Assistant Officer
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The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa, a Cameroonian based NGO is in urgent need of an Assistant Gender Officer at its head office in Buea, the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The area of concentration for the position is; Gender, Human Rights Protection, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The job opportunity is open from 30 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
JOB PURPOSE: To support and guide the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and UNSCR 2467 on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflicts (SVAC) and other UN-related tools for gender equality/equity. To assist in the provision of policy and technical advice within the mission of the organization and host government and partners regarding the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights. In addition, the Gender Assistant will ensure the delivery of appropriate training at all levels, expand partnerships at national and other levels, and disseminate good practice and lessons learnt.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Supports and/or advises CHRDA on the formulation and implementation of policies and programs promoting gender-sensitive approaches and combating sexual and supports the development and roll-out of gender-related training modules and scenario-based training materials. including conflict-related sexual violence and GBV
- Establishes working relationships with the different Institutions. NGOs and CSOs groups.
- Drafts edits and provides substantive results-based inputs for periodic reports, briefings and speeches on women, peace and security issues at strategic and operational levels.
- Analyze and ensure that interventions are sensitive to issues of inclusion of displaced population groups.
- Monitor and report on the project related gender issues in the region.
- Conducts substantive research and analysis of gender issues in peace operations, utilizing analytical monitoring and evaluation processes, including indicators and benchmarks, to ensure measurement of progress in gender mainstreaming.
- Provides periodic status reports (preferably daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly) to the Gender Officer/partners on the status of women, development of procedures, strategies and plans for training and progress with the implementation of these plans.
you can read the original publication through the link below: Vacancy announcement, CHRDA urgently needs the services of Gender Assistant Officer – CHRDA
Education:
- Master’s Degree in Gender studies or relevant discipline. Certified training in training techniques and strategies or equivalent professional experience as a technical writer.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant and progressively responsible professional experience in training, technical writing and/or management of training teams; in conjunction with the Gender officer on gender approaches
- Must be able to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment and exercise discretion, impartiality and neutrality;
- Proven ability to plan and ensure targets are met;
- Experience and ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes;
- Excellent planning, interpersonal and communication skills;
Language:
- Fluency in both written and spoken English. French will be an added advantage.
Interested applicants are expected to submit a handwritten application, CV, photocopy of the identification card and other supporting documents to genderofficer@chrda.org or deposit at CHRDA’s head office at Biaka Street-Bonduma, Buea, South West Region Cameroon.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa, provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
You can click the link below for original post at CHRDA website:Vacancy announcement, CHRDA urgently needs the services of Gender Assistant Officer – CHRDA
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
