Job Description

Gender  Consultant Job, Other Professions,

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, the Gender  Consultant will have the responsibility for the implementation of the Gender  Action plan. The Project Gender Consultant will work closely with the Project  Manager (PM) on related aspects of project implementation, reporting,  monitoring, evaluation and communication. 

Term of Engagement: The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months  contract with possibility for extension. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress in implementation of the Project Gender Action plan  ensuring that targets are fully met and the reporting requirements are  fulfilled. 


• Oversee/ develop / coordinate implementation of all gender –related  work. 


• Review the Gender Action plan annually, and update and revise  corresponding management plans as necessary. 


• Work with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation and fully address the gender issues of the project. 


• Ensure that gender sensitization modules are included in all training  activities supported by the project, and support the development of these  modules.


• Verify that project training materials and activities are aligned with local  family realities, promote positive actions towards the role and  involvement of women in family income generating activities and  family finances , respect communities’ ethnicity , miners/ women’s time  availability , cultural practices, etc. 


• Support the gender review of existing ASGM policy and regulatory  frameworks ; Ensure that guidelines, standards and incentives revised  and/or developed by the project include gender dimensions. 


• Ensure that women participate in all projects related activities. 


• Support the collection of sex disaggregated and gender specific data  and conducts a characterization of the impacted (work) population.  Measure the participation, empowerment and improvement of work  /living conditions for men / women , as part of the in-depth mercury  related baseline inventories that will be conducted in each of the 6  priority project sites. 


• Support the finance expert in the assessment of the existing financial  products of project partners in terms of accessibility and suitability for  women mining groups. 


• Ensure that the project also supports women groups interested in mining  in the establishment of ASGM associations / cooperatives. 


• Support the leadership training expert in providing leadership training  to women mining groups and women miners 


• Conduct a Gender Assessment of project impact as part of the Mid-Term  Review. Based on the results of the Gender Assessment and other  recommendations coming out of the MTR , make recommendation on  how the project can further improve its gender related interventions.  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor degree in gender studies, gender and development,  environment, sustainable development or closely related area. 


• Master’s degree in gender studies, gender and development, environment, sustainable development or closely related area (will be  added advantage). 


• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender and  sustainable development ; at least 5 years of practical working  experience in gender mainstreaming , women’s empowerment and  sustainable development in Kenya , ASGM and/ or environmental  management. 


• Proven experience in gender issues in Kenya, ASGM and / or  environmental management. 


• Previous experience with UN projects will be a definite asset. 


• Demonstrated understanding of the links between sustainable  development, social and gender issues. 


• Experience in gender responsive capacity building. 


• Experience with project development and results- based management  methodologies is highly desired / required. 


• Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and  communication skills. 


• Excellent language skills in English (writing, speaking and reading) and in  local languages. 

How to apply

1. Download the specific job requirements for the positions from the Ministry of  Environment and Forestry Website page www.environmment.go.ke, read this  carefully as it lists the skills, knowledge and qualifications required. 


2. Fill in each section of the Bio – Data Form clearly in typed, block letters. 


3. The Bio-Data Form must be accompanied with an Application Letter, detailed  Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates, National Identify Card,  and Testimonials. 


4. All applications should be addressed to, The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of  Environment and Forestry, P.O. Box 30126, 00100 NAIROBI. 


5. In Submitting the applications, Applicants can; 


6. Email their applications, in Ms Word or PDF; to  recruitment@environment.go.ke with the position Title as the subject; or 


7. Drop a hard copy; in sealed envelope at the Ministry’s (Main) Registry on 13th Floor, NHIF Building, or 

• Post a hard copy; 


• With the position title clearly indicated at the left hand corner of the envelope.


• The closing date for all applications is 8th June, 2020 at close of business (5pm). Late  applications shall NOT be considered. 


• The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity employer: Women, Minorities, Marginalized and Persons Living with Disability (PWD) are  encouraged to apply. 


• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 


• Any form of canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
  

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