Gender,youth and Social Dynamics Lead

Job Information

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    Category West Africa Jobs
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    Posted On Jul 10 ,2020
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    Qualifications Bachelor's Degree
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    Employer Name Mercy Corps
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    Contact Email info@mercycorps.org

Job Description

Share learning and best practices on gender, youth and social inclusion among Mercy Corps’ global DFSA teams.

· Identify relevant training and learning opportunities for Mercy Corps and partner staff to advance knowledge and skills in gender mainstreaming and youth responsive programming; manage a gender and youth capacity building in alignment with NAWIRI Learning Agenda.

Management & COORDINATION

· Supervise and mentor Gender and Youth Officers involved in NAWIRI through technical visits, mentorship and coaching sessions.

· Ensure that program and country staff understand and adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Minimum Standards.

· Liaise with key external stakeholders to provide guidance on gender and youth perspectives in all aspects of NAWIRI program activities.

· Ensure that NAWIRI and partners are in compliance with gender and youth related USAID/FFP requirements.

· Support programming team to integrate gender and youth into programming and assist in gender responsive participatory planning, resource allocation and support implementation