Job Opportunities in Nigeria

Gender and Development Research Officer

Africa Leadership Foundation

Community & Social Services

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2 weeks ago

Responsibilities:

• Support the coordinator in the development and implementation of the organisation's gender strategy, ensuring alignment with regional and international gender equality frameworks.
  
• Conduct research on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff and partners on gender mainstreaming and women's rights.
• Provide technical support in the development and implementation of gender-related projects, including designing project proposals, budgets and monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Collaborate with other organisations and stakeholders working on gender equality to share best practices and lessons learned when necessary.
• Provide support in monitoring and evaluating the impact of gender mainstreaming efforts on the organisation's programs and advocacy initiatives.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in development research, with a focus on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.
• Strong understanding of regional and international gender equality frameworks and their implications for programming.
• Experience in designing and implementing women-specific projects, including project management monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages spoken in Africa is an asset.

Benefits:

• Free 1-year accommodation in Ota, Ogun State
• Travel and Learning Opportunities
• Other benefits arising from various Projects undertaken by ALF.

Location: Ota, Ogun State
Remuneration: NGN 200,000 – 250,000