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Job Title:      Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist

• Guide SMT on project-related gender, youth
  and social inclusion policy issues
• Provide inputs to ensure appropriate
  inclusion of gender, youth and social inclusion perspectives in all
  planned policies and activities.
• Lead detailed context analysis including
  needs assessments and identify strategies for reaching out to people with
  identified needs;
• The incumbent will also design and develop
  gender, youth and social inclusion strategies, activities and plans,
  ensuring they are in line with all project objectives and results, for the
  benefit of the target populations; Contribute to the development and
  implementation of annual program work plans and performance milestones and
  contribute to strategic planning
• Keenly review project reports and annual
  implementation plans to ensure the integration of gender, youth and social
  inclusion in the narrative.
• Provide technical, programmatic,
  operational, and managerial oversight of all activities that have a
  gender, youth or social inclusion aspect.

• Work in close collaboration with the
  project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team, lead the design
  and implementation of mechanisms for measuring project progress towards
  enhancing gender, youth and social inclusion.
• Perform gender, youth and social inclusion
  studies, and advise on indicators for measuring effective gender, youth
  and social inclusion strategies.
• Keenly monitor the overall project gender,
  youth and social inclusion activities, gather lessons learned, and use
  results to appropriately adapt project implementation.
• Work in liaison with the MEL team, lead
  regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure quality gender, youth and
  social inclusion programming, guaranteeing fidelity to project
  deliverables and FHI 360 policies.
• Monitor the external environment and
  evolving needs regarding gender, youth and social inclusion; and work to
  introduce necessary programmatic changes.

• Carry out capacity assessments and
  capacity building to enhance the project’s response to gender, youth and
  social inclusion needs.
• Ensure training for project staff on
  standards and instruments for gender, youth and social inclusion.
• Design and document training modules and
  capacity building processes.
• The jobholder will also represent the
  project in established relevant gender, youth and social inclusion forums
  and networks
• The incumbent will facilitate coordination
  with USG and other stakeholders on strategic policy and programming
  issues.

• The ideal candidate for the USAID Gender
  and Social Inclusion Specialist job placement must hold a Master’s degree
  in gender and development studies, education, social work or related
  discipline.
• At least eight years’ experience in gender
  and inclusive development programming; Strong experience and knowledge of
  strategic design,
• Extensive knowledge of gender principles
  as they relate to livelihoods, nutrition and resilience for
  community-based programs in Uganda.
• Significant track record in gender
  capacity building, programming and monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge on the
  principles and issues surrounding gender and social inclusion.
• Proven ability to work with host
  government and partners in implementing a complex project in the field
  under challenging circumstances.
• Significant knowledge of the health and
  nutrition system, and livelihoods context, in Uganda, specifically as it
  relates to government policies, programs and partnerships addressing the
  needs of food security.
• Previous experience conducting gender
  related assessments and demonstrated experience developing and integrating
  inclusive-related content and messaging in communications, tools and
  training materials, and in project activities across all technical
  components;
• Previous experience in training, capacity
  building, advocacy and outreach;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills in English required.
• Previous USAID experience is preferred;

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